WFXI-TV (New Bern, NC )

WFXI, also known as channel 8, is a television station affiliated with Fox and is licensed in Morehead City, North Carolina, USA. The station is owned by Esteem Broadcasting and operates under a shared services agreement with Bonten Media Group, which also owns the ABC affiliate WCTI-TV (channel 12). Both stations share their studios located on Glenburnie Drive in New Bern, while WFXI’s transmitter is situated near Davis, North Carolina. The station primarily covers the Morehead City area.

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Local groups unite to combat child food insecurity in Pamlico County as school year ends

1 day ago | wcti12.com | Valentina Wilson

As the school year draws to a close, many children in Pamlico County are at risk of facing food insecurity. Sound of Salvation Ministries is partnering with other community groups to address this pressing issue by providing food to families in need.
Flooding forces evacuations at Allegany County, Md. schools; 200 rescued by boat

2 days ago | wcti12.com | Katie Bourque

Allegany County officials confirmed that severe flooding has led to the evacuation of several elementary schools in the area. (Charissa Bishop via Chime In)
Credit card balances fell in Q1 2025, but borrowers aren’t out of the woods yet

2 days ago | wcti12.com | Ted Rossman

You’ve likely heard that the only certainties in life are death and taxes. Or that April showers bring May flowers. Here’s another truism to add to that list: Credit card balances don’t rise in the first quarter of the year. That was once again true in 2025, as balances fell to $1.18 trillion in Q1, down $29 billion (2.4 percent) from Q4 2024, according to the New York Fed. Over the past 22 years, credit card balances fell from Q4 to Q1 on 21 occasions, and they were flat once (in 2023).
Tornado hits Pine Tops; Gay Street home damaged, residents safe

2 days ago | wcti12.com | Chris Young

A tornado touched down in Pine Tops in Edgecombe County early Tuesday morning. One home in the 700 block of Gay Street suffered significant damage. The residents are all uninjured and receiving help from the Red Cross at this time. This story will be updated throughout the day.
Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia push back on Trump admins' secrets claim in court

2 days ago | wcti12.com | Ida Domingo
Greenville installs rumble strips on Hooker Road to boost pedestrian safety near Walmart

3 days ago | wcti12.com | Chris Young

To help keep pedestrians safe and drivers more alert, the City of Greenville has installed rumble strips on one of their main intersections. On Hooker Road near the Walmart, you may see these white lines on parts of the road. Those are called rumble strips, and when run over, they make a loud noise, alerting drivers before they reach a crosswalk. Jordan Anders with the city's engineering department says this is the only area they've installed the strips.
Rain delays Greenville's Dickinson Avenue project, pushing start to May 15

3 days ago | wcti12.com | Chris Young

TOPICS:GreenvilleDickinson AvenueProjectRainDelayConstructionDOTMay 15As rain continues to pass over our area, one Greenville project has been delayed as a result. This nearly 1 and a half mile stretch of Dickinson Avenue was set to be closed today for construction, but now, with weather causing complications with equipment, the DOT states the project is set to begin on Thursday, May 15. In total, the construction will take just under 200 days to complete.
Eastern NC farmers brace for potential crop damage as heavy rains follow drought

3 days ago | wcti12.com | Chris Young

Following a drought across Eastern North Carolina, we're expecting a large amount of rain over the next few days. News12 spoke with an expert to see how the rain can either help or hurt farms in the area. Farmers have a saying, dry weather scares you, wet weather ruins you, in Eastern Carolina, we've gotten both. Johnathan Smith with the Pitt County Extension Service says the rain is good, as it helps deliver nutrients from the ground to the crop.
Flight cuts and delays amid ongoing issues

3 days ago | wcti12.com | Jana DeCamilla
Bird Dawgs opening day packs Grainger stadium, no storybook ending in 10-3 loss

6 days ago | wcti12.com | Luke Schwartz

Locating your seat at Grainger Stadium was like trying to find a needle in a haystack, the Kinston community came out in a big way to support the Down East Bird Dawgs inaugural opening day by filling almost every single seat. From new seating areas down the third baseline to signature bird hot dogs, the ball park was buzzin for game one of the season. As a real bird Dawg enjoying some pets, fans were capturing the moment with a selfie.