Abby Bradshaw

3 weeks ago | wcti12.com | Abby Bradshaw

Some commissioners hoped for a higher tax rate, with hopes of increasing supplemental income for teachers and coaches. That motion failed. The approved budget sets the tax rate at 22.5 cents, which is 1.5 cents higher than last year. It also includes an extra $500,000 allocated for the school system. Commissioners said, this wasn’t an easy decision to come by. The county already had a property revaluation this year.

1 month ago | wcti12.com | Abby Bradshaw

North Carolina House leaders shared their state budget proposal, we have the highlights of Senate Bill 257 and how it could impact you. The budget wish list includes pay raises for teachers and state employees, while also aims to ‘cut wasteful government spending.'The bill intends to do the following:Raises the state-funded portion of starting teacher pay to 50-K over two years. Reinstates the back to school tax holiday for 2026. 50m in school safety grants.

1 month ago | wcti12.com | Abby Bradshaw

Four Onslow County volunteer fire departments agree on a contract. It comes after back and forth, with some chiefs calling the agreement too vague, and unrealistic. Southwest, Pumpkin Center, Holly Ridge and Verona volunteer fire departments signed the agreement, according to the county. Last night was the deadline to sign. But, in an email from a county representative. The board may be willing to accept a small delay in signed agreements. While some say its too vague, the county claims otherwise.

1 month ago | wcti12.com | Abby Bradshaw

It’s one of our area’s biggest events, and now we’re learning when the next one happens. We’re talking about the 2026 Cherry Point Air Show!Two main things:The date, May 9 and 10, 2026, and, a new parking plan. According to a release, the 2026 show will honor heritage, as the nation celebrates its then 250 years of independence. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels headline once again, with other performances like the jet truck and parachute jump team.

1 month ago | wcti12.com | Abby Bradshaw

A tug of war between a parent and a local school system over a student’s missed class days. A Craven County mother tells us she was threatened with jail time when her child missed school for what was supposed to be a family celebration. The school district says it was simply following policy. Tonight, News12 Investigates breaks down the back and forth. Katherine Theodorou is the mother of three kids, two of them enrolled in Craven County Schools. She’s never had issues with absences, until now.