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These baby names face extinction in 2026
21+ min ago (116+ words) (CNN) - A few baby names have seemingly fallen out of favor. BabyCenter follows how different names are trending and says to be ready to hear fewer people named London, Grady and McKinley. The digital resource for parents reports that place-inspired…...
Fremont farm turns play into learning with nature school
30+ min ago (85+ words) Fremont farm turns play into learning with nature school'WITN Fremont farm turns play into learning with nature school UPDATE: Stopped school bus hit-and-run suspect turns himself in to Wallace police Jacksonville shooting suspect claims self-defense after weekend fight Cheeseman sworn…...
“It’s just too cold”: American Legion in Snow Hill in need of new HVAC
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (324+ words) SNOW HILL, N.C. (WITN) - Members of American Legion Post 94 are raising money for a new HVAC unit after their current system stopped working, forcing them to hold meetings elsewhere due to the cold. The building's 18-year-old HVAC unit shut down a…...
John Paul II Catholic High School hosts “Our Bowls Overfloweth” fundraising event this week
2+ hour, 10+ min ago (151+ words) GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Help support the arts at John Paul II Catholic High School with a dinner-made-easy family fun event This Thursday from 4:00-6:00 p.m., stop by the school at 2725 E. 14th Street in Greenville and pick up one or more of a variety of…...
Crystal Coast Restaurant Week presented by Beaufort Wine and Food
5+ hour, 22+ min ago (179+ words) BEAUFORT, N.C. (WITN) - Crystal Coast Restaurant Week is nearly here. It's a time to taste new flavors, explore new restaurants, and mark down your favorites. During this time, participating restaurants along the Crystal Coast offer special menus and deals in addition…...
Belhaven resident brings forth vote of no confidence resolution against mayor over past improper fund use allegations
17+ hour, 2+ min ago (365+ words) BELHAVEN, N.C. (WITN) - Belhaven residents gathered Monday for the town's first board of alderman meeting of the year. William Stokes, a staff member at the Belhaven Community Afterschool Center was also at the meeting where he brought forth a resolution of…...
Cuba’s president says no current talks with the US following Trump’s threats
21+ hour, 15+ min ago (798+ words) D'az-Canel posted a flurry of brief statements on X after Trump suggested that Cuba "make a deal, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE." He did not say what kind of deal. D'az-Canel wrote that for "relations between the U.S. and Cuba to…...
One year in: How construction on the new bridge across Alligator River is going
21+ hour, 40+ min ago (344+ words) TYRRELL COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - A new bridge over Alligator River is taking shape as construction crews have completed about 95% of foundation work since construction began in February 2025. The Lindsay C. Warren Bridge will be a 3.3-mile, two-lane, high rise bridge replacing the…...
Dept. of Justice investigates Fed Chair Powell
22+ hour, 31+ min ago (347+ words) WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - For months, President Trump has publicly berated the chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve Jerome Powell for being too slow to lower interest rates. Now the Justice Department is launching a criminal investigation into Powell and he's fighting back....
Diabetes support group kicks off at Pitt County health department
22+ hour, 53+ min ago (169+ words) GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Pitt County's health department has found a way for residents to learn more about living with diabetes. Navigating the ins-and-outs of diabetes can be challenging, but resources close to home can help. The Pitt County Health Department kicks…...