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…
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (WNCT) — On May 22nd, Marine Corp Base Camp Lejeune officials warned civilians to steer away from Browns Island. According to officials, all waters surrounding Browns Island are off-limits, including creeks and tributaries. No boats or passengers are to access the shoreline. Anchoring, disembarking, or engaging in any bottom-disturbing activities is strictly…
PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The Greenville Chamber of Commerce held it’s Leadership Institute Graduation on Wednesday May 20th at the Eddie & Jo Allison Smith Center for Student Advancement on the Pitt Community College campus site. Over the last 43 years, more than 1,115 civic leaders have gone through the Leadership Institute. Over the…
WILSON, N.C. (WNCT) — On May 6th, officers with the Wilson Police Department were dispatched to the 700 block of Crestview Avenue in reference to a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, Messiah Amir Jenkins (Wilson/19), suffering from gunshot wounds to his abdomen and thigh. Jenkins was transported to ECU Health Medical Center…
PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Two Pitt County assistant principals are currently suspended pending an ongoing personnel matter review. Pitt County Schools confirmed with WNCT that two assistant principals with PCS are currently suspended with pay, pending a personnel matter review. PCS said they are unable to provide the details, and take all employment matters…
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — A Northside High School band director is facing charges for felony secret peeping at a Greenville apartment. According to online court records, Aaron Shawn Kingsberry, 37, is facing charges for felony secret peeping. Greenville Police told WNCT that on May 13, their officers received a report of suspicious activity stemming from…
EDGECOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — After a multi-month investigation in cocaine distribution within the Princeville community, the Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office said they made an arrest. According to the Sheriff’s Office, information obtained and verified through numerous controlled purchases and surveillance identified Raekwon Shyheim Wade as the suspect. Detectives obtained warrants for Wade on May…
CRAVEN COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The Craven County Board of Education voted to close Graham A Barden Elementary. The close will take effect on June 30. Students will be assigned to attend other schools based on their home address. WNCT previously reported back on April 29 that the school system said their enrollment was done…
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — J.H. Rose High School girls’ soccer coach Kurt Garner has been suspended and will not coach the upcoming state playoff game against White Oak tonight. J.H. Rose Athletic Director Clay Medlin told WNCT that Garner is suspended with pay. Medlin told WNCT that Assistant Coach Curren Patton will serve as the…