Articles
-
1 week ago |
wcti12.com | Maiya Crews
A Kinston family gathered Sunday to celebrate what would have been Kieyatta Butler's 33rd birthday, honoring her memory with a special event. Butler tragically lost her life following what they call a domestic violence incident in 2022. Her family organized a birthday bash and a memorial walk, named the "3Feet Domestic Violence Walk," to commemorate her life. Participants walked nearly a mile in her honor. Kieyatta's nickname was 3Feet because she was short.
-
1 week ago |
wcti12.com | Maiya Crews
TOPICS:Great Trent River Raft RaceNew BernNeuse RiverPaddleboardsKayaksUnion Point ParkBrian NorthQueen Anne's RevengeThe annual Great Trent River Raft Race made a splash in New Bern Saturday, attracting a large crowd to Union Point Park. Spectators gathered for a front-row view of the action as participants raced down the Neuse River using paddleboards, kayaks, and uniquely crafted paddle-and-pedal rafts.
-
1 week ago |
wcti12.com | Maiya Crews
An emotional send-off for students at S W Snowden School in Aurora. It’s not only the last day of school but also their last day on campus. Staff could be seen dismissing students for the last time Friday afternoon. Parents and others in the town are still coming to terms with the news of the school’s closure. The Board of Education voted Tuesday night to shut the school down because of a decline in enrollment and budgeting issues.
-
1 week ago |
wcti12.com | Maiya Crews
Local schools are continuing to adjust to new changes from both the state and federal level when it comes to the topic of DEI. Pitt County Schools has removed their DEI policy just months after the state Senate approved a bill to have DEI removed from all public schools. Parents and community members spoke out against the decision at the Pitt County Board meeting on Monday. Some were disappointed in the boards decision.
-
2 weeks ago |
wcti12.com | Maiya Crews
A week from tomorrow, Juneteenth celebrations will kick off in New Bern. With fun events planned throughout the month to highlight and celebrate Black history. The first, free event will take place next Saturday at the slave quarters next to the airport in James City. Less than two miles away from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport in James City lies the Crocket-Miller slave quarters. It was built in the 1830s and stands beside a gravesite where more than 500 former slaves are buried.
Journalists covering the same region
Davis Suppes
Anchor, Producer and Reporter at WNCT-TV (Greenville, NC)
Davis Suppes primarily covers news in Eastern North Carolina, United States, including cities like Greenville and surrounding areas.
Jennifer Allen
Assistant Editor at Coastal Review Online
Jennifer Allen primarily covers news in the coastal region of North Carolina, United States, including areas around Wilmington and the Outer Banks.
Kevin Dotson
Sports News Editor at CNN
Kevin Dotson primarily covers news in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States and surrounding areas.
Todd Wetherington
News Editor at Duplin Times
Todd Wetherington primarily covers news in the coastal region of North Carolina, United States, including areas around Wilmington and surrounding coastal communities.
Cheryl Burke
Reporter and Photographer at Carteret County News-Times
Reporter and Photographer at Tideland News
Cheryl Burke primarily covers news in the coastal region of North Carolina, United States, including areas around Wilmington and surrounding towns.
Try JournoFinder For Free
Search and contact over 1M+ journalist profiles, browse 100M+ articles, and unlock powerful PR tools.
Start Your 7-Day Free Trial →