LENOIR COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — On June 5th, deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Shep Road in reference to an active disturbance. Upon arrival, deputies conducted an investigation and determined that a vehicle crash was an intentional act of violence. Investigators learned that a female suspect intentionally drove her…

NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH, N.C. (WNCT) — The search has entered its second day for a man missing in the water at North Topsail Beach. 24-year-old Marquest Andre Page Jr., Laurinburg, was attempting to save his stepdaughter from getting taken by a current on North Topsail’s Public Beach Access 3 when he was taken out himself…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military said it carried out another strike Saturday on a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three men in the fourth attack this week and putting the total death toll at 205. U.S. Southern Command announced the strike with its usual language that the vessel…

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Trump administration is pushing to unleash the power of artificial intelligence for the U.S. military while facing calls to put up guardrails around the rapidly developing technology from some companies — and even notes of caution from top leaders in uniform. Adm. Frank Bradley, head of U.S. Special Operations Command,…

NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — Join Carrie Z Realty-Coldwell Banker for an exclusive tour of this beautiful home in the highly sought-after Carolina Colours community! From the moment you arrive, you’ll appreciate the exceptional curb appeal, mature landscaping, and welcoming entrance. Inside, soaring ceilings, elegant architectural details, and abundant natural light create a warm and…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that any agreement with Iran should include a requirement for several additional countries, including Saudi Arabia and Turkey, to join the Abraham Accords, the U.S.-brokered agreements aimed at normalizing relations with Israel that were forged during Trump’s first term. In a social media post, Trump said negotiations…

CLEARWATER, FL (WNCT) — Colby Wallace hit the go-ahead run, scoring Braden Burress, and ECU’s pitching blanked UTSA, as the Pirates win over the Roadrunners 1-0 and earned the American Tournament title for the second year-in-a-row. The Pirates pitching combined for 13 strikeouts. Brett Antolick started, going 1.2 innings and dealing four strikeouts, with Ethan…

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C.- (WNCT) Law enforcement agencies are expecting increased traffic towards the beaches ahead of Memorial Day weekend and urge drives to travel safely. North Carolina State Highway Patrol is participating in ‘Booze or Lose It’ across the state, which Master Trooper Rico Stephens says has been successful in removing impaired drivers off the…

BEAUFORT, N.C. (WNCT) — Beaufort Fire Department was dispatched to a heavily engulfed boat fire behind Jarrett Bay Boatworks this morning, May 22, just after 9 a.m. Both Beaufort stations, along with tanker support from Mill Creek Fire Department and North River Fire Department, responded to the incident. Beaufort EMS also responded and stood by…

JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — City officials and Jacksonville Public Safety will host a local observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day on Friday, May 15th at 10:00 a.m. The observance will be held at the Jacksonville Public Safety Remembrance Garden, located behind the Center for Public Safety, at Court Street and Chaney Avenue. Parking will be…