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Sheriff speaks on missing California child found in Washington County
5+ hour, 6+ min ago (69+ words) Sheriff speaks on missing California child found in Washington County'WITN Sheriff speaks on missing California child found in Washington County Jacksonville couple sues roofing company, says they paid thousands for unfinished work UPDATE: Deadly hit-and-run under investigation in Pitt County…...
Grandmother of Washington County shooting victim speaks on what happened
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (300+ words) WASHINGTON COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - When she heard the news that her grandson had been shot Tuesday night, Elsie Wrighton was horrified. "It really broke my heart. I couldn't believe it. He's a good guy, would do anything for anybody. All his…...
Jacksonville couple sues roofing company, says they paid thousands for unfinished work
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (349+ words) JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A Jacksonville couple has filed a civil suit against a roof repair company they say took their money, left a hole in their roof, and stopped responding to calls and texts. Doug Mahon and Pearl Dunlap hired Atlantic…...
Home destroyed, multiple barns damaged by Pitt County brush fire
9+ hour, 40+ min ago (153+ words) PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - A woman says her two daughters made it out alive after a brush fire destroyed a home and damaged other buildings in Pitt County Wednesday afternoon. Multiple fire departments were called shortly before 3:00 p.m. to Benjamin Road for…...
Greenville woman says dog attack, racial slurs left her traumatized
7+ hour, 28+ min ago (461+ words) GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A 78-year-old Greenville woman said she was attacked by a man's dog and subjected to racial slurs during the encounter, which she described as the most traumatizing experience of her life. Greenville police said they are investigating the…...
North Carolina flu deaths top 300
12+ hour, 53+ min ago (102+ words) RALEIGH, N.C. (WITN) - The number of flu deaths in North Carolina surpassed 300 on Wednesday. The Department of Health and Human Services says statewide flu deaths now stand at 301. DHHS says that's four more than reported last week across the state. Deaths…...
Greenville Museum of Art offering two game events April 18th
7+ hour, 18+ min ago (30+ words) Greenville Museum of Art offering two game events April 18th'WITN Greenville Museum of Art offering two game events April 18th Lenoir County man on federal probation arrested in drug investigation...
NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite will crash into Earth Tuesday or Wednesday
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (105+ words) (CNN) " NASA says it's highly unlikely anyone will get hurt when a 1,300-pound spacecraft crashes into Earth soon. NASA predicts the Van Allen Probe A will re-enter Earth's atmosphere Tuesday night at about 7:45 p.m. ET. The agency says the re-entry time…...
Greenville Drug Trafficking
22+ hour, 54+ min ago (34+ words) Greenville Drug Trafficking'WITN DOJ approves $175M in Camp Lejeune water contamination settlements Two arrested after woman kidnapped from Beaufort County found in South Dakota MCAS New River to hold planned exercise March 11-12...
New Bern approves 2% electric rate increase, effective April 1st
19+ hour, 4+ min ago (442+ words) NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) - New Bern's Board of Aldermen approved a 2% electric rate increase Tuesday night, with the new rates set to take effect April 1. The decision followed a public hearing where some residents voiced concerns about affordability, particularly those on…...