CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The Carteret County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Kevin Earl “Mater” Guthrie, who is currently wanted on several outstanding felony probation violation warrants and additional felony charges. Guthrie should be considered wanted and members of the public are strongly advised not toapproach or attempt to apprehend…

NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — Purple Heart veterans from all across the country have gathered in New Bern this week for the National Purple Heart Convention. From dinner, to a Walk of Honor for Purple Heart recipients, the event is all about recognizing those who have shed blood for our country. for some, like Haskel…

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — A squirrel caused a morning power outage in the Bells Fork area of Pitt County. Around 9:30 AM, the power in Pitt County went out for a little bit for more than 7,800 customers in the Bells Fork area. A Greenville Utilities Commission spokesperson told WNCT the incident was caused…

WILSON COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — New charges have been filed by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation against a suspect in Monday morning’s shooting. Abdul Karim Fadil Mustafa is being charged with four felony counts of attempted murder and two felony counts of shooting into an occupied vehicle. Mustafa is being charged in connection…

MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (WNCT) — Students pursuing careers in healthcare now have an even greater opportunity to advance their education at Carteret Community College. A new statewide transfer agreement between the North Carolina Community College System and Appalachian State University creates a seamless pathway for graduates of Carteret’s Eligible Health Sciences program to earn a…

WILSON, N.C. (WNCT) — The Wilson County Sheriff’s Office has made two additional arrests involving the shooting that occurred on the steps of the Wilson County Courthouse. From an on-going investigation, detectives arrested 18-year-old Ja’lexis Arshae Applewhite of Stoddard Rd., Wilson and 28-year-old Terrie Lorenzo Covington of Park Ave., Wilson. Both individuals have been charged…

NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon is in New Bern today along with America’s First Policy Institute. The event is a part of the America First Speaker Series, which provides a nonpartisan platform for policy discussions. McMahon, a New Bern native, spoke about growing up in the area and enjoying…

WILSON, N.C. (WNCT) — The Wilson Police Department has reported a heavy police presence downtown due to a critical incident. WPD said there is no threat to the public, but asked that people avoid the area. The NC SBI also announced that they are assisting the WPD with an investigation into an officer-involved shooting near…

SWANSBORO, N.C. (WNCT) — Angela Angle made her first appearance today for concealment and failing to report the death of Katy Hiatt. According to prosecutors, Angle was Hiatt’s live-in caretaker, who stopped allowing Hiatt’s son to see his mother in October of 2025. The prosecution also said Angle tried to alter her voice to sound…

MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (WNCT) — We’re continuing our coverage of the 6th annual Big Rock Kids Tournament in Morehead City. Today was a lot quieter than yesterday as we look ahead to the rest of the tournament. WNCT’s Olivia Wolfson has the latest. Click the video above for the full coverage.