LENOIR COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — On June 10th, deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of theft from a local business owner. Detectives with the General Investigations Division immediately began investigating the incident. During the investigation, detectives determined that Eugene Wilson Jr., 31, of Ayden, had misused a company-issued credit card…
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — WNCT’s Ken Watlington takes a closer look at the history of North Carolina barbecue as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. From Manteo to Murphy, whether it’s from Eastern North Carolina style or Lexington style, Barbecue has brought communities together for generations. Today, the tradition continues at many restaurants, and even at…
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — WNCT’s Lauren Beachy signs off with a final goodbye message.
EMERALD ISLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Starting this weekend, thousands of people will spend their time along the crystal coast, with the peak of those visitors for the summer happening around the July 4 weekend. Emerald Isle Town Manager Frank Rush said they could see 50,000 people in the town next week and wants to make…
MARTIN COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Governor Josh Stein visited Martin County for a roundtable discussion as part of his Rural Listening Tour. Governor Stein met with local and state leaders at the Martin County Schools’ Innovation Campus regarding several issues in the county, including the hospital in Williamston. “For success, it’s the same, it’s about…
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Greenville Mayor P.J. Connelly declared a State of Emergency for the City of Greenville and established a temporary curfew for Juveniles under the age of 18 in downtown Greenville to help ensure their safety. According to the proclamation, juveniles younger than the age of 18 may not be in the designated…
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The Greenville Police Department said that last weekend saw a large group of teenagers gathered downtown late at night, and city officials said several fights had started, but there were no serious injuries or damage to businesses. Greenville Police Captain Justin Wooten said two juveniles were arrested for fighting in what…
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The City of Jacksonville will now look to redraw district lines when it comes to electing their council members after the city council passed a resolution at their special meeting in response to HB 1038. The bill would do away with the City of Jacksonville’s ward system for electing council members…
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Many eastern North Carolina communities area gearing up for celebrating America’s 250th year of Independence. WNCT has you covered on the many places you can celebrate the milestone. Atlantic Beach, NC: Live music and fireworks can be seen on Atlantic beach on July 4 from 7-9pm. Robert McDuffy and Friends will…
EMERALD ISLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Mental health is something people deal with in different ways, and for Kyndal Ray Edwards, every step along his journey means remembering those lost who struggled with mental health and addiction, and also those still struggling. Edwards livestreams his walks every day on social media and occasionally meets with people.…