ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Random Acts of Kindness Onslow is providing assistance to those in need in Onslow County. Despite the majority of the snow from last weekend’s storm having melted, Onslow County is still expected to experience very cold weather this weekend, which poses challenges for those without a warm place to stay…
CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Friday for the new Western Carteret Boat Ramp Facility. Located in the Newport area, the project plans on bringing easier access to the water to the western side of the county. Chris Chadwick, Chairman of the Carteret County Board of Commissioners, says there will…
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — ECU Health has officially introduced a new pediatric medical helicopter, marking the first aircraft of its kind in North Carolina and a major milestone for healthcare in Eastern North Carolina. The helicopter is specifically designed to transport children, making sure their young patients can reach the specialized care they need as…
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Today is National Wear Red Day, and it’s in support of women’s cardiovascular health. Shanelle Dawes was 35 years old when she had a heart attack. She tells WNCT that it was like any other normal Tuesday, nothing out of the ordinary. Because there was no family history in her family…
PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Pitt County Emergency Services will now be able to better treat patients when they’re dispatched, thanks to new technology. The Sapphire IV Infusion Pumps are the latest edition of new technology available, as they are compact and easy to carry and designed specifically for mobile and pre-hospital environments. Jim McArthur,…
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — All five GOP District 1 congressional candidates are coming to WNCT tonight for a forum hosted by Talk of the Town’s Henry Hinton. The live candidate forum will take place on Thursday, Feb. 5, from 7 pm to 8 pm on WNCT, WNCT.com, and our streaming channel WNCT9+. You can also…
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — NASA’s Artemis II is hoping to send four astronauts around the moon with launch dates slated for March. The goal of the mission is to take the crew around the moon in 10 days then safely back to Earth. “During that progression, we will have taken humans further than they have…
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The priority application window for the North Carolina Opportunity Scholarship is officially open for families interested in a private school education for their child. The North Carolina General Assembly took a big step in 2016 with the Appropriations Act, which gave the scholarship $144.8 million per year in funding through the…
ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Onslow County said they have recorded 88 motor vehicle incidents since Jan. 31 as NCDOT continues to work on the roads. A curfew still remains in effect until 6am on Feb. 2 for the unincorporated areas of Onslow County. Onslow County officials said that secondary roads remain dangerous and advises…
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…