ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office is proud to partner with Texas Roadhouse for this year’s Tip-A-Cop fundraiser, which helps to benefit the Special Olympics in North Carolina. This event will take place on Thursday, July 16th from 5pm-9pm at the Texas Roadhouse in Jacksonville. During the event, members of the…
CRAVEN COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Craven County Commissioners have approved funding for the Craven County Sheriff’s Office to receive body cameras. For the last couple of years, the Sheriff’s Office has been evaluating different camera technologies to find the perfect fit for both our deputies and the citizens of Craven County. Under the proposed agreement,…
SURF CITY, N.C. (WNCT) — Emergency crews responded to a structure fire in Surf City on July 4 that has closed off a street. Officials said the Surf City Fire Department responded to the 2200 block of South Shore Drive at approximately 11:00pm and quickly worked to contain the fire and protect nearby structures. Occupants…
ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — A man has been charged with murder after a fatal shooting in Onslow County on July 4. The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to 266 Goose Creek Rd. after receiving a call regarding an unconscious man, and when emergency personnel arrived, Dominic Adrian Santiago, 19, was found suffering…
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The City of Greenville is having its annual 4th of July celebration on Saturday at the Town Common. City staff members are making their final preparations and taking precautions due to the extreme heat. One thing attendees can expect is for it to be hot during the event. Hydration is key…
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (WNCT) — Camp Lejeune’s Fourth of July celebration is expected to draw 15-20 thousand people Saturday night. “It’s America’s 250th, and what better place to celebrate than in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina with the United States Marine Corps celebrating the birthday of the United States of America,” MCCS Director Lejeune-New River George…
FARMVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The Town of Farmville will delay tonight’s entertainment due to high temperatures. The Tar River Community Band will play at 7 pm instead of 6 pm. Afterwards, the annual fireworks show will take place at 9 pm. Tonight’s event will have pizza, hot dogs, cold drinks and Kona Ice available for…
SURF CITY, N.C. (WNCT) — Topsail Beach and Surf City are implementing a summer traffic management program to improve traffic flow in those areas, especially for this holiday. Local town staff and first responders will be at the intersection along NC 50 and NC 210 to monitor traffic and respond to any accidents. “The traffic…
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Join WNCT for a fireworks show at the Town Common this Saturday night. The event is free and starts at 6 pm, with fireworks at 9:15 pm. There will be live music, family-friendly activities, food trucks, a beer garden, a cooling bus near Reade Circle, and fans along First Street to…
DUPLIN COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — A wanted man from Clinton was taken into custody after police said a hotel employee tried to help hide him. Officials said the Warsaw Police Department assisted the Raleigh Police Department arresting Byron Monk at the Econo Lodge Inn & Suites on July 1. Monk was wanted by RPD on…