NASH COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The Nash County Sheriff’s Office said they arrested two Rocky Mount men on Feb. 23 that were involved in a large-scale drug trafficking operation after one led deputies in a high-speed pursuit, leading to the seizure of 30 kilograms of cocaine. Deputies said they attempted a traffic stop on on…

HERTFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Hertford County officials said EMS and law enforcement responded to an explosion and fire on the morning of Feb. 21 at the Perdue Feed Mill, where one person was found dead. Hertford County 911 said they received reports of an explosion and fire at the Perdue facility at approximately 2:15…

MILAN (AP) — The United States is on top of the hockey world for the first time in nearly a half-century. No miracle needed. Jack Hughes scored in overtime and the U.S. beat Canada 2-1 in the gold medal final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday, earning the nation’s third men’s title at the…

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The Greenville Utilities Commission said that approximately 1,870 gallons of wastewater spilled on Feb. 14 into Fornes Branch, a tributary of the Tar River. Officials said that the spill was a result of a vehicle accident that caused damage to a manhole, which led to an overflow near the intersection…

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The Carteret County Sheriff’s Office said they arrested a Newport man after deputies responded to a reported stabbing on Feb. 13. During the investigation into the stabbing that occurred at 117 K-7 Lane in Newport detectives identified Andrew Robert Hascup, 35, as the suspect, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Officials…

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT/WNCN) — On Thursday, Feb. 19, the top District 1 Republican Primary candidates will participate in a debate hosted by WNCT. This follows the Talk of the Town Republican Candidate Forum hosted by Henry Hinton which was on Feb. 5 and can be watched here. Candidates participating in the debate are Asa Buck, Laurie…

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A person has been detained for questioning in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, according to two people familiar with the matter. The people said the person was detained in an area south of Tucson on Tuesday. They did not immediately provide additional details, and it wasn’t clear if the person being…

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — A woman has been charged in connection to a stabbing at a Greenville apartment complex on Feb. 10. Officials said that Officers with the Greenville Police Department responded to a report of a domestic disturbance on the 700 block of Patton Circle, and while officers were en route, they learned…

BERTIE COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Snow has blanketed eastern North Carolina, and many NCDOT crews and law enforcement agencies are just asking people to stay home. Snowy conditions has made it difficult for travel in Bertie County, and Sheriff Tyrone Ruffin gave an update on road conditions. “The road conditions are definitely not drivable at…

ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — As the amount of ice increases on the roads, travel has become unsafe for drivers in Onslow County. According to Onslow County Information, as of 12:30 p.m., Saturday, January 31, 2026 there were 35 weather related crashes since 12:30 p.m. and 3.75 inches of snow reported at the Emergency Operations…