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3 days ago | 
wnct.com | Zach Kaplan |Alex Harper
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — The Down East Bird Dawgs opened up the series against the Quebec Capitales on Tuesday, with former Pirate pitcher Danny Beal getting the starting nod on the mound. Beal had a strong showing for the Bird Dawgs, pitching 5 and two thirds innings, punching out seven batters, and only giving up a single run during his time on the hill.
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4 days ago | 
wnct.com | Davis Suppes |Alex Harper
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Congressmen Don Davis and Greg Murphy came together to take a tour of the Electrolux Manufacturing Facility on Monday. The congressmen were getting a firsthand look at how trade laws and tariffs are impacting local companies. During the tour, the congressmen also talked about the opportunities for young employees, and how communities like Kinston are working to offer competitive positions in this economy.
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1 week ago | 
wnct.com | Brian Bailey |Alex Harper
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — J.H. Rose’s girls lacrosse team was trying to go to its first ever state championship Wednesday night, May 28, 2025. The Rampants hosted Union Pines in the Eastern Regional Final. Rose came into the game 17-2 on the season but fell to the 12-6 Vikings 14-11. Union Pines moves on to the 1A/2A/3A state championship while Rose’s season ends at 17-3.
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1 week ago | 
wnct.com | Jackson Saylor |Alex Harper
BROOKHAVEN, N.C. (WNCT) — The Southern Coalition for Social Justice hosted a documentary screening that aims to fight the construction of a RaceTrac Gas Station next to Wellcome Middle School. The documentary cited the potential impacts on students, traffic, and the surrounding neighborhood. The SCSJ filed an appeal with Pitt County Superior Court in November of 2024. Some of those involved say this is not just a community issue, it is also a legal issue.
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1 week ago | 
wnct.com | Davis Suppes |Alex Harper
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start of Summer, but it also begins the “100 deadliest days of the year” for drivers. According to NCDOT, in 2023 the stretch between Memorial Day and Labor Day Weekend saw over 6,700 car crashes and 47 deaths. That includes over 2,000 crashes and 17 deaths on Memorial Day Weekend alone. These Summer Holiday deaths accounted for almost 35% of all vehicle deaths in 2023.
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2 weeks ago | 
wnct.com | Davis Suppes |Alex Harper
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — Crews in Craven County are practicing emergency rescue scenarios on the Neuse River. The practice will help crews improve on things such as communication and coordination. The exercise has responders practicing an emergency mass casualty rescue for an incident like a plane crash. “Instead of doing tabletop scenario, this is actually hands on,” Craven County Emergency Services Director Stanley Kite said.
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2 weeks ago | 
wnct.com | Gabby Sartori |Alex Harper
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — ECU Health is hosting the 13th annual Mental Health Expo to connect community members with important resources. This year’s expo is free and for individuals, family members, caregivers and providers. The Mental Health Expo will feature more than 40 exhibitors from service organizations who will be available to answer questions and provide information about local mental health and substance abuse resources. The Mental Health Expo is free for all to attend.
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2 weeks ago | 
wnct.com | Brian Bailey |Zach Kaplan |Alex Harper
LA GRANGE, N.C. (WNCT) — North Lenoir softball took on South Granville in the Game Two of the 2A Eastern Regional Finals. The Hawks went on to clinch a spot in the State Championship with a 13-4 win. North Lenoir had the bats going early, as they scored seven of their runs in the first inning. Jayla Ross got the scoring started with an RBI base hit to left field. Maddie Rouse was dominate in the circle and in the batter’s box, as a solo shot in the third inning grew the lead to eight.
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2 weeks ago | 
wnct.com | Davis Suppes |Alex Harper
WINDSOR, N.C. (WNCT) — Bertie County Schools marked a historic milestone by breaking ground for their new Career and Technical Education Center on Monday May 12th, 2025. The 30,000 square foot project will be attached to the back of Bertie High School. Bertie High School currently have to bus students across the street for trade classes such as HVAC, welding, cosmetology, carpentry, and more at their old district office and early college buildings.
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2 weeks ago | 
wnct.com | Brian Bailey |Zach Kaplan |Alex Harper
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The NCHSAA baseball and softball playoffs have now reached the Regional Championship rounds, with a few area teams notching wins in Game One of their best-of-three series. In 3A baseball, JH Rose took Game One over Terry Sanford with a final score of 8-2. Rose would lean on Josh Robertson, as he would get the win on the mound as well putting the Rampants on the board with a home run. The Rampants will try to win the series in Game Two on Thursday.
