PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Rep. Don Davis announces investments to support a new senior center, wastewater treatment plant upgrade, and more for Eastern North Carolina. “Eastern North Carolina is set to benefit from crucial investments coming our way. I’ve dedicated myself to our communities, prioritizing public safety, infrastructure, and projects that create a lasting…

ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Sand ridge Elementary School has been evacuated due to a bomb threat. According to the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office, Sandridge Elementary School was evacuated after the school and deputies received a call regarding a bomb threat. The call came around 2:06 p.m., initiating an immediate evacuation of the school. Just…

JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — A Jacksonville woman was fatally shot after being involved in an argument with the suspect. Officials said on March 7, at approximately 10:23 p.m., Jacksonville Police responded to the area of Gum Branch Road. and the Williamsburg Parkway for reports of a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and found a woman…

NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — New Bern Police found a man suffering from a gunshot wound this morning, March 8. The Officers responded to the area of 28 Cramer Street following a ShotSpotter alert. Officials said that officers located a 31- year-old New Bern man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to CarolinaEast…

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Many middle and high school students visited Pitt Community College today to compete in the 2026 SkillsUSA NC East Regional Rally. “Trying to get them involved in a path that they want their career to go, even if they’re unsure,” said Sheri Hale, advisor for SkillsUSA. “They get to see the…

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The North Carolina Bar Foundation is hosting its annual 4-All Statewide Day of Service. The service will provide free legal information to the public via a hotline answered by professional lawyers. The hotline will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and all calls will be confidential and free.

JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Onslow County organizations are urging people to seek help after an increase in suicide calls. The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office says they are seeing the increase from 2024 to 2025. In 2024 they responded to 23 deaths while EMS responded to 64 suicidal ideation or attempt calls. However, in 2025 they…

WASHINGTON COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said they responded to reports of a shooting at Roper Food Mart on March 3. Deputies said that, on arrival, they found Lakentric Sanders, 43, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside the entrance of the store. Deputies secured the scene for EMS to arrive and…

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Laurie Buckhout has won the Republican nomination for the NC-1 congressional district. Five Republicans, including Asa Buck, Laurie Buckhout, Bobby Hanig, Eric Rouse, and Ashley-Nicole Russell, were in the race to challenge Democrat Don Davis in November for the midterm elections. Buckhout raced against Davis in 2024, and said she’s…