ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The former Onslow County Manager is suing the county nearly 4 months after he was fired by a unanimous vote. Smitherman claims that the county commissioners broke state law and used county government for personal and political gain. He is now asking to be reinstated with back pay. WNCT confirmed…

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Law enforcement officers with the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office investigated reports of a bomb threat against D.H. Conley High School in April. The sheriff’s office received information about the threat that was posted on social media on April 27. The social media post reportedly stated the date of the supposed…

MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (WNCT) — The 2026 Big Rock Tournament is kicking off this weekend; here’s what you need to know. Earlier this year, the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, the largest nonprofit fishing tournament in the world, was named Marlin Magazine’s 2025 Tournament of the Year. The tournament, which has been running since 1957,…

ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The Jacksonville Onslow Chamber of Commerce held its annual State of the Community event. On Thursday, leaders gathered for the annual State of the Community event. It’s a time when members can answer questions from the community and also announce progress that’s been made over the last year. “One or…

Authorities said that two people escaped Wednesday afternoon from the Vance County Detention Center in Henderson.

WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — The Washington Police Department said they responded to a report of human remains in a stormwater drainage area on June 3. Police and the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office arrived in the area of the 900 block of Carolina Avenue and located skeletal remains near the roadway. Officials said that based on…

SNEADS FERRY, N.C. (WNCT) — Members of the North Carolina Coastal Federation and Boat US Foundation are working in Willis Creek near Sneads Ferry, conducting a multi day operation of removing abandoned vessels from the waterways. These sunken vessels are not only a safety issue for boaters and marine wildlife, but also help to open…

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Atlantic Hurricane Season is officially here, and Pitt County Emergency Services is urging community members to prepare and have a plan in place beforehand. Natural disasters are something Pitt County plans for year-round to ensure everyone is safe if something does hit the area. Merredith Lovely, an emergency planner for…

BERTIE COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Bertie County Sheriff Tyrone Ruffin held a press conference to address the three homicides that have occurred in the community since the start of the year. Sheriff Ruffin said they are working hard to address these issues and hope to reduce the violent crime. “Normally we experience about four homicides…

NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH, N.C. (WNCT) — According to officials, North Topsail Beach Emergency personnel were dispatched to Beach Access #3 in reference to a missing swimmer. North Topsail Beach Police Chief Andrew Page said that search efforts in the area are ongoing and visitors are asked to stay clear. Personnel on scene include the North…