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Former Beaufort Mayor Richard Stanley Dies

Former Beaufort Mayor Richard Stanley Dies

Aug 20, 20241 min read

BEAUFORT, NC – The Town of Beaufort is mourning the loss of former Mayor Richard Stanley, who served the community from 2007 to 2017. Stanley’s […]

Natron Energy to Build $1.4 Billion Battery Plant in Edgecombe County

Natron Energy to Build $1.4 Billion Battery Plant in Edgecombe County

Aug 16, 20241 min read

ROCKY MOUNT, NC – California-based battery manufacturer Natron Energy is set to invest $1.4 billion in a new facility in Edgecombe County, creating up to […]

Beaufort Starts Over on Dock Management Plan

Beaufort Starts Over on Dock Management Plan

Aug 16, 20241 min read

BEAUFORT, NC – The Beaufort Board of Commissioners has decided to scrap its initial proposal for the future management of the town’s docks. This decision […]

Pinetops Police Officer Charged in January 6th Capitol Incident

Pinetops Police Officer Charged in January 6th Capitol Incident

Aug 16, 20241 min read

PINETOPS, NC – A North Carolina police officer has been arrested in connection with the January 6th riot at the U.S. Capitol. John Carl, a […]

Rocky Mount City Manager Placed on Sudden Administrative Leave

Rocky Mount City Manager Placed on Sudden Administrative Leave

Aug 16, 20242 min read

ROCKY MOUNT, NC – In a surprising development, the City of Rocky Mount announced Thursday that City Manager Keith Rogers Jr. will be placed on […]

Mother Demands Answers After Son Wanders Away from Daycare

Mother Demands Answers After Son Wanders Away from Daycare

Aug 15, 20241 min read

GREENVILLE, N.C. – A heart-stopping incident was caught on camera Tuesday as a three-year-old boy was seen wandering alone on the busy five-lane Stantonsburg Road. […]

Nash County Couple Pleads Guilty to Massive COVID-19 Fraud Scheme

Nash County Couple Pleads Guilty to Massive COVID-19 Fraud Scheme

Aug 13, 20241 min read

NASH COUNTY, N.C. – A Nash County couple has admitted to defrauding the government of over $279,000 in COVID-19 relief funds. Joe Jefferson faces up […]

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Parts of Martin County

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Parts of Martin County

Aug 13, 20241 min read

MARTIN COUNTY, N.C. – A boil water advisory is in effect for residents in specific areas of Martin County due to ongoing construction impacting the […]

Havelock Faces Fifth Sewage Spill of 2024

Havelock Faces Fifth Sewage Spill of 2024

Aug 9, 20241 min read

HAVELOCK, N.C. – The City of Havelock has reported its fifth sewage spill of the year, this time releasing approximately 3,000 gallons into Joe’s Branch […]

Swimmers Urged to Stay Out of Ocean After Storm

Swimmers Urged to Stay Out of Ocean After Storm

Aug 9, 20241 min read

OUTER BANKS, N.C. – In the wake of Tropical Storm Debby, local and state officials are urging residents and visitors to stay out of the […]

Major Flooding Threat for Eastern North Carolina Rivers

Major Flooding Threat for Eastern North Carolina Rivers

Aug 9, 20241 min read

Eastern North Carolina is bracing for significant river flooding early next week. Several rivers in the region are expected to crest near or above major […]

Widespread Damage After EF-2 Tornado Hits Greene County

Widespread Damage After EF-2 Tornado Hits Greene County

Aug 9, 20241 min read

GREENE COUNTY, N.C. – A powerful tornado, with winds reaching 125 mph, tore through Greene County early Thursday morning, causing significant damage. The National Weather […]

Eastern North Carolina Battered by Over 30 Tornado Warnings from Debby

Eastern North Carolina Battered by Over 30 Tornado Warnings from Debby

Aug 8, 20241 min read

EASTERN NC – Eastern North Carolina residents were on high alert Thursday morning as the National Weather Service office issued a staggering 38 Tornado Warnings […]

Wilson County resident killed in tornado-ravaged home

Wilson County resident killed in tornado-ravaged home

Aug 8, 20241 min read

WILSON COUNTY, NC – A tornado struck Wilson County early Thursday, causing significant damage to ten homes and a local middle school. Tragically, one person […]

Manhunt Underway After Car Dealership Shooting

Manhunt Underway After Car Dealership Shooting

Aug 7, 20241 min read

LENOIR COUNTY, N.C. – Lenoir County law enforcement is investigating a shooting that occurred this morning near Brown’s Auto Dealership, located outside of Kinston. Authorities […]

Greene County Haunted House Attraction Destroyed in Fire

Greene County Haunted House Attraction Destroyed in Fire

Aug 5, 20241 min read

GREENE COUNTY, NC – A popular Greene County haunted house attraction has been destroyed by fire, forcing its closure for the remainder of the 2024 […]

Tennis Player With Greenville Ties Wins Olympic Bronze

Tennis Player With Greenville Ties Wins Olympic Bronze

Aug 5, 20241 min read

PARIS, FRANCE – Tommy Paul clinched the bronze medal in men’s doubles at the Olympics alongside partner Taylor Fritz. The duo secured their victory over […]

Nash County Faces Critical EMS Shortages

Nash County Faces Critical EMS Shortages

Aug 3, 20242 min read

Eastern NC News EXCLUSIVE STORY NASH COUNTY, NC – Residents of Nash County are facing a growing crisis as a lack of Emergency Medical Services […]

Nash County Man Arrested on Child Sex Charges

Nash County Man Arrested on Child Sex Charges

Aug 3, 20241 min read

NASH COUNTY, N.C. – A Nash County man is in custody after being charged with multiple sex crimes against children. According to the Nash County […]

State responds to fears of poll workers invalidating your vote

State responds to fears of poll workers invalidating your vote

Aug 3, 20242 min read

RALEIGH, N.C. – According to the State Board of Elections, ballots are not invalidated if poll workers write on them. They refute social media claims […]

Wilson Police Department Mourns Loss of K9 Officer

Wilson Police Department Mourns Loss of K9 Officer

Aug 3, 20241 min read

WILSON, N.C. – The Wilson Police Department is deeply saddened to announce the passing of K9 Argo. The department shared the news in a Friday […]

Three Indicted in New Bern Homicide Case

Three Indicted in New Bern Homicide Case

Aug 1, 20241 min read

NEW BERN, N.C. – Three individuals have been apprehended and charged in connection with the murder of 36-year-old Domonique Brown in New Bern. Brown’s remains […]

Pink Hill Man Arrested on Animal Cruelty Charges

Pink Hill Man Arrested on Animal Cruelty Charges

Aug 1, 20241 min read

PINK HILL, N.C. – Early Wednesday morning, Lenoir County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a local man on multiple animal cruelty charges. Matthew Neal, owner of East […]

Sheriff’s Office Seeks Leads in Animal Cruelty Investigation

Sheriff’s Office Seeks Leads in Animal Cruelty Investigation

Jul 30, 20241 min read

Lenoir County, NC – Local authorities are urging the public’s assistance in an ongoing investigation into a disturbing video depicting animal cruelty. The footage, which […]

Tropical Threat Looms for Eastern NC

Tropical Threat Looms for Eastern NC

Jul 30, 20241 min read

Eastern North Carolina – Meteorologists are closely monitoring a tropical disturbance currently traversing the Atlantic Ocean. While the system remains far from land and exhibits […]

Kayaker Rescued After Cape Fear River Overturn

Kayaker Rescued After Cape Fear River Overturn

Jul 30, 20241 min read

Harnett County, NC – A kayaking trip turned into a rescue operation Monday afternoon as a local man found himself in distress on the Cape […]

City of Jacksonville Welcomes New Police Chief

City of Jacksonville Welcomes New Police Chief

Jul 30, 20241 min read

Jacksonville, North Carolina – A diverse crowd gathered on Monday to witness the swearing-in of Jarad Phelps as Jacksonville’s new police chief. The ceremony was […]

Rare Outer Banks Wild Horse Killed in Hit-and-Run

Rare Outer Banks Wild Horse Killed in Hit-and-Run

Jul 29, 20241 min read

Currituck County, NC – A devastating loss has struck the iconic wild horse population of the Outer Banks. Bullwinkle, a rare breed found exclusively in […]

Fourth Suspect Apprehended in Greenville Shooting Case

Fourth Suspect Apprehended in Greenville Shooting Case

Jul 28, 20241 min read

GREENVILLE, N.C. — The Greenville Police Department has announced the arrest of the fourth and final suspect linked to a shooting that occurred on July […]

Two Arrested After Multi-County Pursuit Ends in Sampson County

Two Arrested After Multi-County Pursuit Ends in Sampson County

Jul 28, 20241 min read

SAMPSON COUNTY, N.C. (ENCN) — A high-speed chase spanning multiple counties concluded with the arrest of two individuals on Friday night. The pursuit began just […]