Courtney Bunting

Jul 9, 2024 | witn.com | Courtney Bunting

JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Last year, we reported on a patient who waited 16 hours in ECU Health’s emergency department. Unfortunately, long wait times in emergency rooms can be deadly. In 2022, a patient in Wilmington died after waiting more than five hours in a hospital’s emergency department. The healthcare system, especially emergency departments, has struggled since the pandemic.

Feb 9, 2024 | witn.com | Courtney Bunting

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A Greenville mother is begging for answers after she says her daughter was shot in the leg while inside her home. It happened earlier this month on Kennedy Circle. That’s the same area was where two people were shot, leading to a lockdown at two nearby schools earlier this week. Back in June of 2022, a teen was murdered on Kennedy Circle as well. Not long before that, three people were arrested after two drug raids, one of which happened at a home on that street.

Nov 22, 2023 | witn.com | Courtney Bunting

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Last night, we told you about Martin County property owners paying more in taxes because of property assessments that were done without proper reasons. We showed you how a broker helped bring this to the attention of State Auditor Beth Wood. Now, tonight, we’re exploring what her office found and what the new Martin County tax assessor is doing to rectify the situation. A report from State Auditor Beth Wood detailed just how many people were affected.

Nov 1, 2023 | witn.com | Courtney Bunting

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Vehicle breathalyzers, also called ignition interlock devices, are meant to keep someone with a past of DWIs from turning on a vehicle and making the same mistake again. You might feel the punishment fits the crime, but one Greenville man wants you to hear his concerns about the technology. He reached out to us, trying to raise awareness about what he feels are flaws in the system, flaws that can drive someone in recovery deep into debt.

Sep 20, 2023 | witn.com | Courtney Bunting

LENOIR COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide. 51-year-old Anthony Harris’ body was found at his home on NDs Lane today. The cause of death has not been determined, but the LCSO is investigating the death as a homicide. This active investigation is in the preliminary stages and no further information is available right now. The LCSO will provide updates when additional information becomes available. Copyright 2023 WITN. All rights reserved.