WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump’s closest allies in Congress who traveled the globe to advocate for a more aggressive U.S. foreign policy, has died after a “brief and sudden illness,” his office said. He was 71. The statement posted on social media early Sunday said his family “appreciates prayers…

MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (WNCT) — The 2026 Big Rock Kids Billfish Tournament is officially underway with the captain’s meeting and pig pickin’ dinner being held. The event is a chance for all the junior anglers to join together in community before fishing begins. Some young fishermen, like Sunday Funday teammates Hudson Thorpe and Reed Sager,…

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — A Pitt County Commissioner candidate was recently charged with secret peeping. According to the arrest warrant, William Howard Schuyler Jr., 37, has been charged with felony secret peeping. The document said the date of the offense was May 1, 2025. Schuyler Jr. was arrested on June 30, 2026. The warrant…

SURF CITY, N.C. (WNCT) — Topsail Beach and Surf City are implementing a summer traffic management program to improve traffic flow in those areas, especially for this holiday. Local town staff and first responders will be at the intersection along NC 50 and NC 210 to monitor traffic and respond to any accidents. “The traffic…

LENOIR COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office said their investigation into a viral video involving a juvenile assault uncovered more disturbing videos from the past few months. Investigators discovered three more videos, one from March and two from May, depicting separate incidents. According to the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office, the victims and…

NORTH TOPSAIL, N.C. (WNCT) — The 4th of July weekend is days away, meaning thousands across the state will be heading to local beaches, and it’s one of the most expensive on record when it comes to the price of gas. AAA said more than 2.3 million North Carolinians will travel at least 50 miles…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran again launched drone and missile attacks Sunday targeting Bahrain and Kuwait in response to new U.S. airstrikes against the Islamic Republic, and threatened a “complete halt” in negotiations to end the war if Washington continues its attacks. Efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without Iran’s direct oversight…

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — WNCT’s Lauren Beachy signs off with a final goodbye message.

EMERALD ISLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Starting this weekend, thousands of people will spend their time along the crystal coast, with the peak of those visitors for the summer happening around the July 4 weekend. Emerald Isle Town Manager Frank Rush said they could see 50,000 people in the town next week and wants to make…