PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Laurie Buckhout has won the Republican nomination for the NC-1 congressional district. Five Republicans, including Asa Buck, Laurie Buckhout, Bobby Hanig, Eric Rouse, and Ashley-Nicole Russell, were in the race to challenge Democrat Don Davis in November for the midterm elections. Buckhout raced against Davis in 2024, and said she’s…
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Military bases, including ones in eastern North Carolina, are expanding their security as a result of the ongoing operations in Iran. The commander U.S. Northern Command has directed all installations to implement heighted security measured at all entry gates until further notice. Officials said that these measures include but are not…
CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The Morehead City Police Department said they responded to reports of a shooting outside of a bar on the morning of March 1, where one person was injured. Officials said that Officers and EMS were dispatched to King Mackerels, where Ramez Grimes, 25, was found and had sustained two non-life-threatening…
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — A restaurant in Greenville is hosting Teacher Appreciation Day. Jaggers even made a special fudge milkshake in their honor. The restaurant partnered with the dairy farm Maola to host the day. Any teacher in the county can visit Jaggers and show their ID for a free milkshake. “Teachers are just a…
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — A former inmate at the Pitt County Detention Center and her legal guardian have filed a lawsuit against Sheriff Paula Dance, alleging civil rights violations and other wrongdoings. It was reported that the former inmate was unconstitutionally filmed during the reality show, ’60 Days In’. The show was recorded at the…
ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Paws of War Eastern North Carolina is helping to train service animals and their handlers. The group works with veterans and provides service dogs. In today’s lesson, the dogs and their handlers learned how to navigate the airport. “They are going to experience what it is like to be in…
PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Doctors with ECU Health and the Pitt County Health Department are warning people about measles cases spreading across the East. The state has confirmed 23 cases of measles in North Carolina, and 5 of those cases were reported in February. According to the state, 65% of those cases were people…
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…
Editor’s note: The video player above will feature live, streaming coverage of the State of the Union beginning at 8 p.m. ET Tuesday and will include the president’s full remarks as well as the Democratic response. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump declared during Tuesday’s marathon State of the Union that “we’re winning so much,”…