Merit Morgan

Greenville

Reporter and Anchor at WITN-TV (Greenville, NC)

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ECU ROTC program on the rise amid military recruitment decrease

2 weeks ago | witn.com | Merit Morgan

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN)—The Army is losing nearly one-quarter of its soldiers in the first two years of enlistment. Due to recruiting shortfalls, the U.S. Department of Defense expects the active-duty military to decline by 7,800 service members in 2025.
PGV officials remind travelers of Real ID deadline coming up on May 7th

3 weeks ago | witn.com | Merit Morgan

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - If you’re taking a flight soon, there’s a change in Transportation Security Administration requirements to keep in mind. Starting May 7th, all travelers will need a Real ID to board a domestic flight. Pitt-Greenville airport operations manager John Hanna looks forward to the added security measure.
JH Rose High School Rampant Theatrical Company presents “Mamma Mia”

3 weeks ago | witn.com | Merit Morgan

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - “Mamma Mia!” is a jukebox musical featuring the music of ABBA, following a daughter’s quest to find her father before her wedding, leading to a hilarious reunion with three potential fathers on a Greek island. JH Rose High School’s Rampant Theatrical Company is presenting “Mamma Mia,” the musical.
Local health department weighs in on possible funding cuts

3 weeks ago | witn.com | Merit Morgan

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Billions of dollars in federal funding that health departments have counted on for COVID-19 prevention were put at risk by the Trump administration after they announced they would be making cuts. Thursday, a federal judge temporarily blocked the move.
Craven County, North Carolina Weyerhaeuser mill fined after deadly forklift accident

Sep 20, 2024 | treefrogcreative.ca | Merit Morgan |Robert McKellar |David Elstone |Derek Nighbor

Craven County, North Carolina Weyerhaeuser mill fined after deadly forklift accident By Merit Morgan WITN News September 19, 2024 Category: Health & Safety Region: United States, US East CRAVEN COUNTY, North Carolina – A Weyerhaeuser sawmill facility in the East has been fined after a man died following a forklift accident.
ENC credit expert explains importance of credit education

Sep 3, 2024 | msn.com | Merit Morgan

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ENC credit expert breaks down concerns for citizens following social security breach

Aug 26, 2024 | witn.com | Merit Morgan

According to the National Cybersecurity Alliance, 2.9 billion records were reportedly stolen in a massive data theft.
SWAT team arrest man at Greenville home on domestic violence-related charges

Aug 21, 2024 | witn.com | Jacyn Abbott |Merit Morgan

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Multiple unmarked law enforcement vehicles and a SWAT van were spotted outside an Eastern Carolina home Wednesday morning. The Greenville Police Department Brez Simms was arrested by its Violent Criminal Apprehension Team and Emergency Response Team at home in Greenville at 708 Hooker Road around 8:30 a.m.The police department says Simms was wanted on outstanding warrants related to three separate domestic violence situations.
ENC health officials reminding families of back-to-school immunizations ahead of new school year

Aug 20, 2024 | witn.com | Merit Morgan

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - School starts back in just a few days for Pitt County and many other counties in the East. Though there are many emotions around this time of year like excitement, nerves, and sadness that summer is quickly coming to a close, there are also a few health tips parents and students need to keep in mind. Laurie Reed, ECU Health’s School of Health Nurse Manager says it’s vital that parents get their kids the required immunizations for each age and grade level.
ECU Economics expert breaks down recent stock market downfall

Aug 11, 2024 | witn.com | Merit Morgan

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - U.S. stocks have faced a bumpy road over the past few days as the stock market saw its biggest daily drop in nearly two years on Monday, August 5th. ECU Economics Professor Nicolas Rupp says there is some uncertainty in the Middle East, which is causing a downfall in the U.S. stock market. The equal weight index was down about 3.5% since August 1st. That compares to a 4.4% drop for the S&P 500, according to FactSet.