Michelle Pumphrey

1 week ago | wcti12.com | Michelle Pumphrey

TOPICS:Public hearingS.W. Snowden SchoolClosure concernsBeaufort CountySouthside High SchoolSchool boardCommunityStudentsAURORA, Beaufort County — A public hearing will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Southside High School to discuss the proposed closure of S.W. Snowden School. The school board previously voted 7-2 in favor of moving forward with the closure, but the decision faces pushback. Residents have voiced concerns over longer bus rides and the impact on students.

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TRENTON, Jones County — A new chapter begins today for Jones County’s emergency response team. Jones County is opening a new EMS building in Trenton, a $1 million project funded by the USDA Emergency Rural Healthcare Grant. At 3,480 Square Feet, the Facility Includes:Two ambulance baysBedrooms for staffOfficesBathroomsDecontamination roomsStorage areaKitchen and day roomRibbon-Cutting CeremonyThe official ribbon cutting is set for 10 a.m. today.

1 week ago | wcti12.com | Michelle Pumphrey

EMERALD ISLE, Carteret County — This past week has been quite rainy in Eastern North Carolina. Due to the heavy rainfall, several roads and low-lying regions in Emerald Isle are facing standing water, according to officials. Even if the water seems shallow, it might be deeper and more hazardous than it looks. Officials say to exercise caution and avoid driving through flooded or water-covered roads. Water can harm your vehicle, conceal dangers like washed-out pavement, and put you in jeopardy.

1 week ago | wcti12.com | Michelle Pumphrey

JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County –Authorities in Onslow County are investigating a structure fire that happened late Wednesday night, May 7, 2025, on the 400 block of Joy Court in Jacksonville. According to Onslow County Public Information Officer Trevor Dunnell, emergency crews from the Onslow County Sheriff's Office, EMS, and local fire departments responded to the scene around 11:30 PM after receiving reports of a house fire.

1 week ago | wcti12.com | Michelle Pumphrey

TOPICS:Snow Hill PDDisbandingLaw enforcementGreene CountyPublic meetingTown leadersFiscal yearOperationsSNOW HILL, Greene County—The future of the Snow Hill Police Department is still up in the air. Recently, town leaders have been thinking about disbanding the agency and handing over law enforcement duties to Greene County. A special meeting is set for 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.