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It’s been 40 years since one of the deadliest days of tornadoes in ENC
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — To some, March 28 might be a normal day. But to others, it’s the memory of something tragic. On March 28, 1984, an F-4 tornado touched down in Pitt County. Lyman Hardee, a retired fire chief of Eastern Pines, remembers it all too well, saying it’s one of those days he […]
Saving Grace for Felines: Meet Jet
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - WITN is teaming with Saving Graces 4 Felines to get cats and kittens adopted. This week, WITN is featuring Jet. Saving Graces says Jet is so full of life and joy; hopping, scampering, racing, and having a blast in his foster home along with his 3 siblings.
Man, 28, found shot at apartment complex
A 28-year-old man was in critical condition at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville after being found shot earlier this week in the parking lot of an apartment complex in the 1300 block of Leggett Road, Rocky Mount police said in a news release. Officers, after responding at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday to a report of a shooting with injury at New Rockwood Place in the Hillsdale area, found Dominique Nixon had sustained a gunshot wound and provided aid, police said. ...
Crime Roundup: Man charged with shooting at Greenville Murphy station
A man accused of firing a gun at a gas station was arrested Wednesday after police located him a short distance away, the Greenville Police Department reported. Officers responded about 9 a.m. to a Murphy gas station at 250 S.W. Greenville Blvd. The store is located next to Hooker Road and Walmart. A spokeswoman for the department said a man allegedly shot at another car in the station’s parking lot....
Second arrest made in Bethel store robbery
BETHEL, N.C. (WITN) - A second arrest has been made in an armed robbery at a Bethel convenience store. Pitt County deputies on Tuesday arrested Nicholas Bullock, of Greenville. The man is charged with attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon, two counts of conspire to commit armed robbery, and two...
Concerns rise about possible flooding in ENC from heavy rains
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Depending on where you live, you might see some flooded roads Thursday morning and some counties may see up to several inches of rain from a weather system making its way through the area. Experts say low-lying areas and low-lying streets are some spots to keep in mind. Crews are also […]
WNCT.com’s Best of Pets: Kane
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Pitt County Animal Shelter has a Lab/Doberman mix available for adoption. The shelter staff refers to Kane as a gentle giant. He is potty trained and knows basic commands. Ashley Campbell, a kennel attendant at Pitt County Animal Shelter, said Kane is a sweet dog and gets along well with other […]
Heavy rain forecast for tonight, Thursday
Our office is currently monitoring a weather system that is expected to bring heavy rain to our area tonight and tomorrow. Forecast details for Beaufort County includes: Rain Rain chances are expected to increase after 2pm today with widespread rain likely by 11pm tonight. Rain will continue through sunset Thursday, with most areas of our […] The post Heavy rain forecast for tonight, Thursday appeared first on Washington Daily News.
More sections of Dickinson, West Fifth blocked by construction work
Sections of two major roadways leading to downtown Greenville are closing next week as rehabilitation work continues. The Greenville BUILD Project, which is comprised of four greenway and sidewalk projects and three streetscape projects along Fifth Street, is moving to its second phase just west of downtown Greenville starting Tuesday. Starting on Monday, work on Dickinson Avenue will require a prolonged closure between Skinner Street and the 10th Street railroad...
New study shows increase in rent prices in Greenville
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Have you noticed an increase in rent prices? Well, you’re not the only one. Apartment List recently conducted a study on increasing rent prices and lists Greenville as a city where rent has risen more so than the national average. The national average for rent increases in March is +0.6%, whereas […]
Local recreation center holds women’s brunch for Women’s History Month
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The South Greenville Recreation Center hosted a brunch on Thursday for women around the community to come together and celebrate Women’s History Month. Women of all ages were invited and the event was completely free. The get-together featured a delicious breakfast buffet, vendors throughout Pitt County, and guest speakers from a […]
ENC dive team talks rescue, recovery missions as search goes on in Baltimore
BEAUFORT COUNTY — After the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, teams are still searching for the victims who fell into the water. The Sidney Dive Team jumps into bodies of water like the one behind me on a regular basis, a task that doesn't come without its dangers.
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