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Wastewater tests in North Carolina find rare clade I mpox virus, raising health concerns
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is urging the public to be on alert for mpox cases following the ...
Education Department to resume collections on defaulted student loans starting May 5
The U.S. Department of Education announced its Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) will resume collections of its defaulted ...
Sheriff's office investigation results in arrest of Ayden resident for child sexual abuse
The Pitt County Sheriff's Office's Major Crimes Unit opened an investigation upon receiving a report of sexual abuse that led ...
New Bern police engage community with 'Coffee with a Cop' event
The New Bern Police Department hosted a "Coffee with a Cop" event this morning at Gemelli Italian Deli and Bagelry on Pollock ...
Traffic stop in Pitt County leads to arrest of Windsor man on drug trafficking charges
Deputies with the Pitt County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop that led to the arrest of Kawan D. Britt, 42, of ...
Greenville hosts open house to spotlight resources for the blind and deaf community
An open house is going on right now in Greenville to showcase resources for the blind and deaf.The North Carolina Department ...
Celebrate spring at the Farmville Dogwood Festival with entertainment and shopping galore
Spring is in full swing with the approach of the 2025 Farmville Dogwood Festival on Thursday, April 24, through Sunday, April ...
One lane of U.S. 70 Eastbound to close overnight in James City starting at 7 p.m.
One lane of US 70 Eastbound will be closed between Taberna Way and Garner Road on Tuesday, April 22, at 7 p.m. until 6 a.m.
Property owner blames public housing as the reason for abandoned homes in Kinston
City leaders and neighbors express concern about over a dozen abandoned homes on Kinston’s east side.Last week, city officials recently said they're focusing on ...
Carolina Strawberry Festival returns with Garden Gala, recipe contest, and more
Carolina Festival returns with several events such as the 5K Walk & Run, in downtown Wallace,The 2025 Carolina Strawberry ...
Jacksonville honors safety leader Mike Yaniero with retirement celebration
A city leader in Jacksonville with 50 years in public safety was honored on Monday, April 21.Mike Yaniero served as the ...
Entrepreneur John May to speak at ECU spring commencement in Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium
An alumnus and entrepeneur, John May '93, wil beEast Carolina University will welcome entrepreneur and alumnus John May ’93 ...