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    Teen's body recovered after North Topsail drowning Video included

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    A star high school football player set to graduate a few weeks from now drowned off the North Carolina  coast Thursday night. More>>

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    Holiday Weekend Travel

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    Nearly 900-thousand North Carolina drivers are expected to hit our state's highways this weekend. And they won't find much of a break at the gas pump. Gas prices are basically the same as last year More>>

    New technology helping police track criminals Video included

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    The Greenville Police Department has some new technology to help crack down on crime. More>>

    Onslow County High School Vandalized

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    On Friday morning, two men vandalized Dixon High School after breaking in. Onslow County Sheriff's Office investigated the incident and arrested two 18-year-olds. Michael Anthony Campbell and Joseph More>>

    Police chief calls man's death 'inexcusable violence' Video included

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    A violent night in Greenville ended with one person dead. More>>

    Proposed bill divides responsibility for school construction, maintenance Video included

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    It's a delicate balance between school boards and county commissioners, one that has your kids in the middle when it comes to their education.
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    Prosecutors talk Faberge eggs and skating rink in LaRoque case Video included

    Thousands of dollars in jewelry and an ice skating rink –that's where prosecutors say your tax dollars went after former state lawmaker Stephen LaRoque funneled federal money into his wallet.   More>>

    Area council to stand with national decision to allow gay scouts

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    The East Carolina Boy Scout Council will stand with the national council's decision to allow openly gay scouts. Thursday, the 1,400 member national council made the decision to overturn a long-standing More>>

    Olympian Lauren Perdue shares her story with area students Video included

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    An Olympic gold medalist from Greenville shared her story with some local students today. Olympic swimmer Lauren Perdue got her start in the Summer Swim Leagues in Greenville and won a gold medal last More>>

    Law enforcement torch run to benefit Special Olympics Video included

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    Police, deputies and other officers hit the pavement in Greenville Friday morning, running 4 miles, carrying a torch for Special Olympics. The Flame of Hope was the centerpiece of the Law Enforcement More>>

    Newport woman arrested for stealing more than $5 million

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    A 42-year-old Newport woman is arrested and indicted for stealing more than $5 million between 2007 and 2012. More>>

    Greenville man shot in back

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    Greenville Police are investigating two separate shootings that happened within an hour Thursday night. More>>

    Farmville man sought on child abuse charges Video included

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    Detectives are zeroing in on a father accused of burning his 3-month-old son. More>>

    Man breaks through wall to rob business; latest in string of robberies Video included

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    Investigators across the East are trying to find out who is breaking through walls to rob businesses. More>>

    Meteorologist Gannon Medwick bids farewell to WNCT-TV Video included

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    Gannon here with one last thank you... More>>

    Silver Alert issued for missing Greenville woman

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    Deputies need your helping finding a missing Pitt County woman. A Silver Alert was issued Thursday night for 60-year-old Mary Gladys Waters. She was last seen at 106 Southridge Dr. in Greenville. Waters More>>

    Car crashes into Richlands convenience store Video included

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    A car crashed into a convenience store in Onslow County and knocked out power to a nearby intersection Thursday night, according to the Highway Patrol. More>>

    Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys

    The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks Thursday to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders - a fiercely contested compromise that some warned could fracture the organization and lead to mass defections of members and... More>>

    Methodist Home for Children holds "Home with a Heart" event Video included

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    Transforming the lives of children and giving them a second chance. That is what the Methodist home for Children is all about, and we here at 9 On Your Side have been following their impact here More>>

    Update: Federal grant could give schools more resource officers, but local money is needed Video included

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    Pitt County school leaders now have more time to decide whether they want to invest money in more school resource officers. More>>

    Havelock punching victim's mom charged with assault Video included

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    The mother of a Craven County teenager punched in the face near a Chinese restaurant is now charged with assaulting the girl's attacker. More>>

    Mother, 2 daughters indicted on embezzlement charges

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    A mother and her two daughters have been indicted for embezzling more than 100-thousand dollars from a New Bern medical office.     53-year-old Lisa Norton and her daughters, 21-year-old Katherine Cannon More>>

    Man arrested for drug-growing operation appears in court Video included

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    The Lenoir County Sheriiff's Office says Kristofer Tyson, 25, had explosive materials and an extensive drug operation at his home at 794 Dawson Station Road, north of Kinston. More>>

    Farmville suspect accused of more trouble in central prison Video included

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    He's accused of pulling the trigger in the Hustle-Mart triple homicide and murdering a Princeville couple in their home. More>>

    Ayden man sentenced for child porn distribution

    An Ayden man arrested on multiple child porn charges was sentenced by Federal District Court Judge Terence W. Boyle to 160 months' imprisonment and lifetime supervised release for distributing child pornography. More>>

    McNeill found guilty of murder in Shaniya Davis case Video included

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    The jury in the Shaniya Davis case continued to deliberate Thursday. More>>

    Kinston Lions Adventure Water Park a boon to community Video included

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    A day in the park just got a whole lot better for kids in Kinston and all across the east. More>>

    Propane leak delays dismissal at area school

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    A leak from a propane bottle has delayed dismissal at one area school.Officials said the bottle on the property of Broad Creek Middle School, but away from any buildings caused the delay.They said all More>>

    Forecasters call for another busy hurricane season Video included

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    Another busy hurricane season is on the way. That's according to forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. They announced Thursday that this season's outlook calls 13 to 20 More>>

    Funerals begin for Moore, OK tornado victims Video included

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    The first of 24 people killed in Moore, Oklahoma are being laid to rest today. As the cleanup continues in Moore, Oklahoma, family and friends are gathering for the funeral of 9 year old Antonia Candelaria. More>>

    Havelock man wanted in 2012 home invasion

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    Police are looking for a man wanted in a home invasion.29-year-old Darren Rosario is wanted for Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon, First Degree Burglary, and  Second Degree Kidnapping. Those charges stem More>>

    Havelock DWI suspect's probation case continued Video included

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    A woman who led police on a chase in Havelock had her probation case continued. More>>

    Police continue investigation into Gordon's Golf & Ski arson Video included

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    Police are asking for the public's help in the investigation into a fire that destroyed a local business. More>>

    Greenville Police K9 tracks down armed robbery suspect

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    A police dog helped Greenville Police officers track down an armed robbery suspect early Thursday morning. More>>

    Army declares Kelli Bordeaux dead Video included

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    The decision by the Army means the family of Bordeaux can get survivor benefits. More>>

    Witness's tip helps nab standoff suspects charged with 4 armed robberies Video included

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    Two men arrested after a standoff in Greenville have now been charged in connection with four armed robberies in the area. More>>

    New Bern police conduct seatbelt checkpoint

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    Police ran a seatbelt checkpoint Wednesday afternoon at the Payless ShoeSource on Martin Luther King Boulevard, watching to see if all drivers are buckled up. More>>

    Residents look for change after car crashes into Winterville home Video included

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    Driving during rush hour can be stressful. More>>

    Jones County school bus driver best in state Video included

    Charles Mantie - Best Bust Driver in North Carolina Charles Mantie - Best Bust Driver in North Carolina
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    Parents, you'll be happy to know the best bus driver in our state is right here in our own back yard. More>>

    ECU hurricane workshop highlights lessons learned from Superstorm Sandy Video included

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    The official start of hurricane season is just a couple of weeks away.     And planning is key because it only takes one storm to make it a destructive hurricane season. Meteorologists and first responders More>>

    Attempted robbery reported at Sheetz near ECU

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    Greenville Police are searching for two men who tried to rob someone near ECU's campus. More>>

    Memorials honor local fallen officers Video included

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    There are several law enforcement memorials across the east honoring those who give their all for our community. More>>

    Deputies investigating overnight Onslow County shooting

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    Deputies are investigating an overnight shooting. It happened just after 2 a.m. at a residence on Rocky Road.The Onslow County Sheriff's Office said deputies found Dominique Hall outside the home with More>>

    David Sawyer emcees Boys and Girls Club luncheon Video included

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    Storm Team 9 Chief Meteorologist, David Sawyer, was honored to serve as emcee at the Pitt County Boys and Girls Club's annual luncheon and fundraiser on Tuesday at the Jack Minges Unit in Winterville. More>>

    Power of Moore tornado dwarfs Hiroshima bomb Video included

    Everything had to come together just perfectly to create the killer tornado in Moore, Okla.: wind speed, moisture in the air, temperature and timing. And when they did, the awesome energy released over that city dwarfed the... More>>

    State lawmakers debating ferry tolls Video included

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    State transportation secretary Tony Tata says lawmakers at the state capital are debating an alternative to ferry tolls, or abolishing them altogether. More>>

    Update: ECU student killed in Greenville crash Video included

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    Greenville Police say an ECU student was killed in an accident Monday afternoon. More>>

    Pitt County celebrates National EMS Week Video included

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    Monday marked the beginning of National Emergency Management Services Week.
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    Area Red Cross workers already in Oklahoma

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    When Mother Nature hits, disasters can follow. The American Red Cross are just some of the people to help pick up the pieces. Just a day after the deadly tornado in Oklahoma, local Red More>>

    SBI, deputies investigating New Bern High teacher for alleged inappropriate conduct with students

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    A local high school teacher is out of a job following accusations of inappropriate behavior with students. More>>

    New Bern conducting first budget meeting without Bettis

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    The city of New Bern is having its first budget meeting Tuesday night without the mayor. The Board of Aldermen are meeting at city hall lay out the budget for the next fiscal year. New Bern Mayor Lee More>>

    Leadership changes announced for 4 Pitt County schools

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    Pitt County Schools announced changes in leadership at four schools for the 2013-14 school year. D.H. Conley High School Principal Mary Carter is leaving. She'll take the same position at Wintergreen Primary More>>

    Deputies searching for wanted woman

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    Deputies need your help to located a wanted woman.Mary Ann Edwards is wanted on ten felony warrants related to three residential breaking and entering's. The Craven County Sheriff's Office said she also More>>

    Rescue efforts continue in Oklahoma City suburbs after devastating monster tornado Video included

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    President Obama declared a major disaster in Oklahoma, and instructed his disaster response team to get tornado victims everything they need "right away." More>>

    Medical examiner: 24 dead in Oklahoma twister Video included

    The state medical examiner's office has revised the death toll from a tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb to 24 people, including nine children. More>>

    Police investigating reported Kinston shooting

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    Police are investigating a reported overnight shooting.It happened just before 1 a.m. near the 11 building of Simon Bright Court in Kinston.Officers responding at the scene said 23-year-old Marquez Dontrell More>>

    Greenville man facing charges for 3 armed robberies Video included

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    A Greenville man is facing charges in connection with three armed robberies. More>>

    Law enforcement agencies against proposed changes to the SBI Video included

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    The proposed Senate budget is getting push back from law enforcement across the state.

    It's calling for a major change to the State Bureau of Investigation.
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    Kinston police investigating afternoon shooting

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    Police in Kinston are investigating an afternoon shooting.It happened Monday near the intersection of East Lenoir Ave. and Raleigh St.Officers arriving at the scene found a black male, in his 30s, with More>>

    Father: Afghan allies killed my son Video included

    This month, Brian Nelson received some news regarding his son, Specialist Joshua Nelson's death in Afghanistan. Nelson says Joshua was shot and killed by Afghan soldiers who were suppose to be allies. More>>

    Atlantic Beach scraps town center project Video included

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    In Carteret County, a town is scrapping its controversial plan to re-locate its town hall. More>>

    Preparations underway for large crowds expected Memorial Day Video included

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    Monday was the first day of roving beach patrols in Emerald Isle. Lifeguards will be on duty every week for the rest of the summer in anticipation of large crowds. More>>

    Supreme Court to rule on prayer at public meetings Video included

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    The Supreme Court agreed to consider whether public meetings can be opened with prayer. More>>

    GPD seeking more help to solve landlord murder Video included

    "Don't know why anyone would want to hurt that poor man. He was so nice," said Beatrice Sloane, neighbor. More>>

    Dog discovered in trash bag floating down Beaufort creek

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    A report of a suspcious package floating in Taylor's Creek prompted an animal death investigation. More>>

    Deadly tornado outbreak slams Plains, Midwest

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    Oklahoma is preparing for more severe weather today, as it begins to recover from athe deadly wave of tornados that slammed the state yesterday. A second death was confirmed today. More>>

    Students alerted to break-in near ECU's campus

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    ECU students were alerted early Monday morning to a break-in at a house near campus. More>>

    Mother, son killed on 64 early Sunday morning

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    A mother and son from Sanford are killed early Sunday morning in an accident on U.S. 64. More>>

    Rescue crews save woman trapped in her car Video included

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    It took a dozen or so people to save a woman trapped in her car Sunday in New Bern. More>>

    Neighbors watch as Kinston police, troopers search for convicted felon Video included

    28-year-old Jneaka Sutton 28-year-old Jneaka Sutton
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    A man convicted of multiple felonies got away from police after running through a nearby neighborhood. More>>

    Charlotte remembers 1963 desegregation 'eat-in'

    In the spring of 1963, a prominent civil rights leader led dozens of protesters on a four-mile march from a predominantly African-American college campus to the center of Charlotte's downtown. More>>

    Victim shot twice during Ayden drive-by, investigation continues Video included

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    A drive-by shooting left a victim with serious injuries and police investigating into the night. More>>

    Man arrested for assault, strangulation

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    Tyrrell County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Columbia man for assault Sunday.
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    Small Fla. city wonders who won Powerball jackpot

    Some lucky person walked into a Publix supermarket in suburban Florida over the past few days and bought a ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million - the highest Powerball jackpot in history. More>>

    Hundreds welcome home National Guard from Afghanistan

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    Family and friends lined the Pitt-Greenville Airport, to welcome home the 514th Military Police Company of the National Guard.
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    Marching for babies takes over uptown Greenville

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    Our state ranks 45th in the number of babies born prematurely. To help combat those numbers, hundreds of people pounded the pavement, at the annual March of Dimes' march for babies' event in Greenville. More>>

    Dozens run for fallen soldiers

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    People at Ayden- Grifton High School lined up for the annual, Honor and Remember: run for the fallen event on Saturday morning. One hundred and eighty-eight flags were lined up in the shape of star.
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    Classic car cruise raises money for wounded warriors

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    Here in the East, car enthusiasts revved up and prepared to hit the road Saturday morning. Their goal was to raise money for the wounded warrior project.
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    2 charged with murder in Rocky Mount shooting

    Authorities say two men have been charged with murder in the killing of a man outside of Rocky Mount convenience store. More>>

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    • Saturday, May 25 2013 1:15 PM EDT2013-05-25 17:15:50 GMT
      A star high school football player set to graduate a few weeks from now drowned off the North Carolina  coast Thursday night.
      A star high school football player set to graduate a few weeks from now drowned off the North Carolina  coast Thursday night.
    • Friday, May 24 2013 10:48 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:48:36 GMT
      The DH Conley softball team and baseball team are now only one win away from a state championship series. The boys won Thursday but were rained out Friday. The girls picked up a 4-0 win over Eastern Alamance
      The DH Conley softball team and baseball team are now only one win away from a state championship series. The boys won Thursday but were rained out Friday. The girls picked up a 4-0 win over Eastern Alamance
    • Friday, May 24 2013 6:14 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:14:38 GMT
      Green Wave starter Alex Byo gave his team a gritty 8.1 innings and Conference USA All-Freshman Team honoree Ian Gibaut thwarted a late rally as seventh-seeded Tulane held on to defeat No. 3 seed East Carolina
      Green Wave starter Alex Byo gave his team a gritty 8.1 innings and Conference USA All-Freshman Team honoree Ian Gibaut thwarted a late rally as seventh-seeded Tulane held on to defeat No. 3 seed East Carolina
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