Maiya Crews

1 week ago | wcti12.com | Maiya Crews

The future of SW Snowden was the focus of a public hearing tonight in Beaufort County. Dozens of people sharing what should happen to the town of Aurora’s only school. It comes after losing the only bank and grocery store. Both meetings we’ve heard from community members advocating why the school should remain open. Last meeting the superintendent provided residents with graphics showing the decline in enrolling students and the number of teachers.

1 week ago | wcti12.com | Maiya Crews

As gun violence continues to impact young people in New Bern, tonight we hear from a beloved teacher of Khalil Grant. He’s the 18-year-old who was shot and killed in New Bern last Friday night. We reached out for more information, but the case is still under investigation. However, we did receive more information from Khalil’s middle school teacher, Miss Morgan, who says he leaves behind a young child with one on the way. She says hearing the news about Khalil’s death was heartbreaking.

1 week ago | wcti12.com | Maiya Crews

Tuesday, May 26, marked a year since the murder of D’Zyer Gooding, a 17-year-old who was shot and killed at a Memorial Day celebration with nearly 200 people present at the party. With an arrest yet to be made, News 12 asked Kinston police about the holdup. A life gone way too soon that was unexpected. Last year D'Zyer was supposed to walk the stage and graduate at South Lenoir High School, an achievement she was unable to see.

1 week ago | wcti12.com | Maiya Crews

AURORA, N.C. — The 2025 Fossil Festival in Aurora captivated attendees with its unique attractions, including the popular shark tooth hunting activity. The annual event, which draws thousands to the town, featured over 60 vendors, live music, games, and entertainment for children. Killien Wooley, a fifth grader attending the festival for the first time, shared his excitement about the experience.

2 weeks ago | wcti12.com | Maiya Crews

A memorial wall was installed today at a historic black cemetery in Greene County. The private family cemetery is on Taylor Swinson Cemetery, off Griffin Road. The are several flags planted out here, honoring fallen service members buried here at Taylor-Swinson Cemetery, a historic gravesite where over 400 hundred African Americans are buried. Now, with a cemetery wall, their descendants say they will now be honored. So, now this wall gives them a name.