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    Onslow deputies search pond in homicide investigation Video included

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    Deputies in Onslow County are looking for the murder weapon used in the county's first homicide of the year. More>>

    NC early voting begins for May 6 primary election Video included

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    Polls open in all 100 counties so people can vote in person before the May 6 primary day in North Carolina. More>>

    Three men arrested after shots fired in Kinston

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    Three men are facing charges after shots were fired in Kinston Thursday. More>>

    Greenville reigning in placement of campaign signs Video included

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    As the May primary approaches, Greenville code enforcement is reigning in candidates, placing campaign signs on public property. More>>

    Greenville one step closer to building Transportation Activity Center Video included

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    Greenville is one step closer to building its new bus transfer hub. More>>

    911 Call: Beaufort officer accused of assaulting 10 year old step-daughter Video included

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    A Beaufort Police officer is accused of misdemeanor assault on a child. More>>

    Legislative panel wants Common Core stopped in NC

    Legislators want to replace new public school academic standards used by North Carolina and more than 40 other states after hearing parents and other groups complain that the Common Core program is controlling curriculum... More>>

    Owners of Greenville's former gay club continue efforts to re-open

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    Thursday night, the owners of what used to be Greenville's only gay dance club will make their case to re-open the business and get permission to use a downtown building to do so. More>>

    9 On Your Side hosting Shred-A-Thon in Kinston

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    9 On Your Side is helping folks protect your identity.On April 30 in Kinston, we will be hosting a Shred-A-Thon from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Walmart on Vernon Avenue. More>>

    The food desert problem

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    With so much water around the area, it's hard to believe that many areas in Eastern Carolina are food deserts. More>>

    Rocky Mount police investigating motel death

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    Rocky Mount police are investigating a death. More>>

    Update: Medical issue killed Dare County cab driver Video included

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    A medical issue caused the injuries that killed a Dare County cab driver. More>>

    Greenville store owner in national spotlight for offering healthy alternatives

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    A local store owner gets national attention for providing healthy alternatives. More>>

    Roanoke Rapids woman wins $500 a week for life! prize

    Lottery winner Jamelia Mailey claims her prize Lottery winner Jamelia Mailey claims her prize
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    A Roanoke Rapids woman says she plans to purchase a new home and take some vacations after winning the top prize in the lottery’s $500 a week for Life! game. More>>

    Kiwanis pancake fundraiser supports The Boys and Girls Club Video included

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    A Greenville service group is raising money by serving up some tasty breakfast foods. More>>

    Man charged with DWI in Onslow Co. fatal accident Video included

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    One man has been charged after a fatal accident in Onslow County. More>>

    Wayne Co. man arrested on heroin charges

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    A Goldsboro man has been arrested for selling heroin in Wayne County. More>>

    North Carolina Zoo gets environmental distinction

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    The North Carolina Zoo, in Asheboro, NC, got a big honor for its environmental efforts.
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    Gaston County restaurant owner faces drug charges

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    Police in Gaston County say a barbecue restaurant was selling more than barbecue to some customers.
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    NC strawberry growers expect strong season

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    North Carolina strawberry growers are expecting a strong season despite the late spell of cold weather.
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    State Center for Financial Literacy to provide education for public schools Video included

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    The North Carolina Banker’s Association is announcing the creation of the State Center for Financial Literacy Thursday, April 24th.
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    Columbus' ship replicas to dock at Morehead City

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    Members of the news media can take a look at two replicas of Christopher Columbus' sailing ships in advance of the public taking tours.
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    Beaufort Co. Community College breaks ground on walking trail

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    A new walking trail is in the works for Eastern North Carolina. Beaufort County Community College broke ground this week on a new walking trail, giving the community a place to exercise and enjoy nature.
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    What are your rights as a citizen journalist? Video included

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    9 is on your side letting you know your rights as a citizen journalist.  More>>

    SKorea ferry toll hits 159 as relatives wait

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    Divers made their way deeper Thursday into the submerged wreck of a ferry that sank more than a week ago as the death toll neared 160 and relatives of the more than 140 still missing pressed the government to finish the... More>>

    Camp Lejeune Toxic Water: How Supreme Court could help or hurt victims Video included

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    The Supreme Court heard arguments today from an Electronic Manufacturer in Asheville and those who say they're sick from that company polluting the land. More>>

    Material on Australian shore not from Malaysia jet

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    Australian officials said Thursday that after examining detailed photographs of unidentified material that washed ashore in the southwestern part of the country they are satisfied it is not a clue in the search for the... More>>

    Deputies investigate car vandalism Video included

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    Brenda Harris says her Chrysler 300 show car was vandalized Monday. More>>

    Abandoned houses a problem for neighbors Video included

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    A Greene County woman living next to an abandoned house came to us with questions. 9 went digging for the answers.
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    NC DOT replacing traffic lights on U.S. 70 in Havelock Thursday

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    The North Carolina Department of Transportation will be replacing traffic signal heads at the intersections of U.S. 70 andCatawba Road and U.S. 70 and Greenfield Heights Boulevard.The town of Havelock said DOT will start around 10 a.m. on Thursday. More>>

    Deputy caught on controversial cell phone video to get training Video included

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    The Onslow County sheriff has addressed a controversial YouTube video that was published, showing one of his deputies handcuffing a man last Saturday. More>>

    Swansboro students learn driving safety with simulators

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    Its prom season across the east and one of the biggest reminders for students is to arrive at their celebration alive, by staying safe behind the wheel. More>>

    Hero soldier recounts details of deadly attack

    Gov. McCrory congratulates former Sgt. Kyle White Gov. McCrory congratulates former Sgt. Kyle White

    For U.S. Army Sergeant Kyle White, the firefight began without warning. More>>

    NC judge to rule against teacher tenure state law Video included

    A Guilford County judge is backing two school districts fighting a North Carolina law that phases out job protections for public school teachers in favor of employment contracts. More>>

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    • Families of ferry's lost confront SKorea officials

      Families of ferry's lost confront SKorea officials

      Thursday, April 24 2014 9:34 PM EDT2014-04-25 01:34:32 GMT
      Students in the city hit hardest by the South Korean ferry disaster returned to classes Thursday, their school campus a tragic landscape of yellow ribbons, chrysanthemums and photos of classmates and teachers who...
      Frustrated relatives of the scores of people still missing from the sinking of the ferry Sewol staged a marathon confrontation with the fisheries minister and the coast guard chief, surrounding the senior officials in a...

    • 10 Things to Know for Friday

      10 Things to Know for Friday

      Thursday, April 24 2014 9:04 PM EDT2014-04-25 01:04:23 GMT
      By The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Wednesday:
      By The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Friday:

    • Company stopped from accepting abortion waste

      Company stopped from accepting abortion waste

      Thursday, April 24 2014 9:04 PM EDT2014-04-25 01:04:19 GMT
      An Oregon county commission has ordered an incinerator to stop accepting boxed medical waste to generate electricity after learning the waste it's been burning may include tissue from aborted fetuses from...
      County commissioners gave final approval Thursday to an order to stop an incinerator in Oregon from receiving medical waste until procedures are in place to ensure no fetal tissue is burned to generate power.

    • Former Iron Curtain still barrier for deer

      Former Iron Curtain still barrier for deer

      Thursday, April 24 2014 8:54 PM EDT2014-04-25 00:54:29 GMT
      The Iron Curtain was traced by an electrified barbed-wire fence that isolated the communist world from the West.
      The Iron Curtain was traced by an electrified barbed-wire fence that isolated the communist world from the West.

    • Vermont ups the ante on genetically modified foods

      Vermont ups the ante on genetically modified foods

      Thursday, April 24 2014 8:35 PM EDT2014-04-25 00:35:21 GMT
      Vermont lawmakers have passed the country's first state bill to require the labeling of genetically modified foods as such, setting up a war between the behemoth U.S. food industry and an American public that...
      Vermont has raised the stakes in the debate over genetically modified foods by becoming the first state to pass a bill requiring that they be labeled as such in the grocery aisle, making the move despite the opposition of...

    • Pellet gun firing causes Navy base lockdown

      Pellet gun firing causes Navy base lockdown

      Thursday, April 24 2014 8:34 PM EDT2014-04-25 00:34:51 GMT
      Officials at the U.S. Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego are searching the base after an unconfirmed report of an armed individual there.
      A major Navy base ground to a halt for more than two hours Thursday after a sailor waved a weapon from a sixth-floor barracks room that turned out to be a pellet gun used for recreational purposes, officials said.

    • Pineda banned 10 games for pine tar, won't appeal

      Pineda banned 10 games for pine tar, won't appeal

      Thursday, April 24 2014 8:14 PM EDT2014-04-25 00:14:31 GMT
      New York Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda has been suspended for 10 games for using pine tar to help him grip the ball.
      Michael Pineda says he was just trying to get a better grip on the ball.

    • South Korea ferry disaster may cloud Obama visit

      South Korea ferry disaster may cloud Obama visit

      Thursday, April 24 2014 8:05 PM EDT2014-04-25 00:05:25 GMT
      President Barack Obama is rejecting suggestions that an Asia-Pacific trade deal is in danger.
      When President Barack Obama arrives in South Korea on Friday, he will be thrust anew into the role of consoler in chief in a time of crisis, a responsibility he has become all too accustomed to in the United States.

    • Criminal probe into NYC heiress' life is over

      Criminal probe into NYC heiress' life is over

      Thursday, April 24 2014 8:04 PM EDT2014-04-25 00:04:37 GMT
      During a yearslong court fight over an idiosyncratic copper heiress' $300 million estate, a criminal investigation quietly examined how she and her finances were being looked after, though no one was ever charged.
      During a yearslong court fight over an idiosyncratic copper heiress' $300 million estate, a criminal investigation quietly examined how she and her finances were being looked after, though no one was ever charged.

    • Ukraine moves against insurgents in the east

      Ukraine moves against insurgents in the east

      Thursday, April 24 2014 7:35 PM EDT2014-04-24 23:35:23 GMT
      Ukrainian Interior Minister Arsen Avakov says police have cleared the city hall in a southeastern city of pro-Russian protesters who had been occupying it for over a week.
      Russia announced new military exercises Thursday involving ground and air forces near its border with Ukraine, swiftly responding to a Ukrainian operation to drive pro-Russia insurgents out of occupied buildings in the...
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    • Get up and get going with 'Couch to 5K' program

      Get up and get going with 'Couch to 5K' program

      Thursday, April 24 2014 9:55 PM EDT2014-04-25 01:55:20 GMT
      We don't have a lot of sports going on locally tonight but that doesn't mean people aren't out being active. If you're looking for motivation to get up and get going, look no further than the 'Couch to 5K' program.
      We don't have a lot of sports going on locally tonight but that doesn't mean people aren't out being active. If you're looking for motivation to get up and get going, look no further than the 'Couch to 5K' program.

    • Pitt CC prepares for the Region X Conference Tournament

      Pitt CC prepares for the Region X Conference Tournament

      Thursday, April 24 2014 5:08 PM EDT2014-04-24 21:08:13 GMT
      The Pitt Community College Softball team is 25-5 this season and is now ranked 20th among the nations division one junior colleges. They go to Louisburg this weekend as the number one seed in the Region X Tournament.
      The Pitt Community College Softball team is 25-5 this season and is now ranked 20th among the nations division one junior colleges. They go to Louisburg this weekend as the number one seed in the Region X Tournament.

    • Hoffman to miss two starts with arm soreness

      Hoffman to miss two starts with arm soreness

      Thursday, April 24 2014 3:51 PM EDT2014-04-24 19:51:23 GMT
      Pirate pitcher Jeff Hoffman will miss his next two starts with a sore arm.
      Pirate pitcher Jeff Hoffman will miss his next two starts with a sore arm.
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    • Ex-soldier convicted in daughter's beating death

      Ex-soldier convicted in daughter's beating death

      Thursday, April 24 2014 9:44 PM EDT2014-04-25 01:44:20 GMT
      A federal jury on Thursday convicted a former Hawaii soldier of murder in the beating death of his 5-year-old daughter.
      A federal jury on Thursday convicted a former Hawaii soldier of murder in the beating death of his 5-year-old daughter, a capital offense in a state that doesn't have the death penalty.

    • 11 kids, driver hurt in Calif. school bus crash

      11 kids, driver hurt in Calif. school bus crash

      Thursday, April 24 2014 9:14 PM EDT2014-04-25 01:14:18 GMT
      Authorities say at least 13 people are hurt in a school bus crash in Southern California.
      Eleven middle school students and their driver were injured when a school bus jumped a curb Thursday and rammed into trees in Southern California, authorities said.

    • Company stopped from accepting abortion waste

      Company stopped from accepting abortion waste

      Thursday, April 24 2014 9:04 PM EDT2014-04-25 01:04:19 GMT
      An Oregon county commission has ordered an incinerator to stop accepting boxed medical waste to generate electricity after learning the waste it's been burning may include tissue from aborted fetuses from...
      County commissioners gave final approval Thursday to an order to stop an incinerator in Oregon from receiving medical waste until procedures are in place to ensure no fetal tissue is burned to generate power.
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    • Former Iron Curtain still barrier for deer

      Former Iron Curtain still barrier for deer

      Thursday, April 24 2014 8:54 PM EDT2014-04-25 00:54:29 GMT
      The Iron Curtain was traced by an electrified barbed-wire fence that isolated the communist world from the West.
      The Iron Curtain was traced by an electrified barbed-wire fence that isolated the communist world from the West.

    • Indiana cat missing 5 years reunited with owner

      Indiana cat missing 5 years reunited with owner

      Thursday, April 24 2014 8:54 PM EDT2014-04-25 00:54:21 GMT
      A cat that went missing five years ago has been reunited with its owner in Indiana thanks to an implanted microchip.
      A cat that went missing five years ago has been reunited with its owner in Indiana thanks to an implanted microchip.

    • Man seeks to hide 'murder' tattoo before trial

      Man seeks to hide 'murder' tattoo before trial

      Thursday, April 24 2014 8:54 PM EDT2014-04-25 00:54:20 GMT
      A Kansas man charged with first-degree murder is afraid the tattooed mirror-image letters spelling out the word "murder" across his neck might prejudice a jury, so he is asking for a professional tattoo artist to...
      A Kansas man charged with first-degree murder is afraid the tattooed mirror-image letters spelling out the word "murder" across his neck might prejudice a jury, so he is asking for a professional tattoo artist to remove or...
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    • Kingsport jailer allegedly finds loaded revolver in inmate’s body

      Kingsport jailer allegedly finds loaded revolver in inmate’s body

      Thursday, April 24 2014 11:07 AM EDT2014-04-24 15:07:16 GMT
      The Kingsport Police Department says a woman who was booked into the city jail Monday afternoon concealed a weapon in her vagina.
      The Kingsport Police Department says a woman who was booked into the city jail Monday afternoon concealed a weapon in her vagina.

    • Man Pleads Guilty to Fatally Shooting Horse

      Man Pleads Guilty to Fatally Shooting Horse

      A 20-year-old man has pleaded guilty to shooting and killing a horse on a Chesterfield County farm last June.
      A 20-year-old man has pleaded guilty to shooting and killing a horse on a Chesterfield County farm last June.

    • Lakeland man accused of road rage

      Lakeland man accused of road rage

      Wednesday, April 23 2014 3:19 PM EDT2014-04-23 19:19:32 GMT
      A Lakeland man has been charged after a road rage incident that occurred in Mulberry. Polk County Sheriff's deputies arrested 25-year-old Warren "Chalmers" Orr for the alleged attack on a passenger in another car.
      A Lakeland man has been charged after a road rage incident that occurred in Mulberry. Polk County Sheriff's deputies arrested 25-year-old Warren "Chalmers" Orr for the alleged attack on a passenger in another car.

    • 8-year-old SC student fights for state fossil; lawmakers stall because of the Bible

      8-year-old SC student fights for state fossil; lawmakers stall because of the Bible

      Wednesday, April 23 2014 2:37 PM EDT2014-04-23 18:37:25 GMT
      A Lake City student thinks the state of South Carolina should have a state fossil. Olivia McConnell is 8 years and loves fossils and wants to be an Egyptologist when she grows up. She was surprised the Palmetto State didn't have a state fossil when it has plenty of other state things represented like a state handcraft, state heritage horse, migratory marine mammal and more. She knewan ancient kind of woolly mammoth was actually dug up in South Carolina, so she wrote to Gov. Nikki Haley and ot...
      A Lake City student thinks the state of South Carolina should have a state fossil. Olivia McConnell is 8 years and loves fossils and wants to be an Egyptologist when she grows up. She was surprised the Palmetto State didn't have a state fossil when it has plenty of other state things represented like a state handcraft, state heritage horse, migratory marine mammal and more. She knewan ancient kind of woolly mammoth was actually dug up in South Carolina, so she wrote to Gov. Nikki Haley and ot...

    • UPDATE: Union Issues Statement on Officer Investigation

      UPDATE: Union Issues Statement on Officer Investigation

      Green Bay Police say they are investigating officer actions during an arrest caught on cell phone video.
      Green Bay Police say they are investigating officer actions during an arrest caught on cell phone video.

    • Horse carriage crashes in Charleston Market

      Horse carriage crashes in Charleston Market

      Wednesday, April 23 2014 9:16 AM EDT2014-04-23 13:16:37 GMT
      Tuesday evening, about 5:10 p.m., a carriage horse was spooked and crashed in the Market district of downtown Charleston.Tuesday evening, about 5:10 p.m., a carriage horse was spooked and crashed in the Market district of downtown Charleston.
      Tuesday evening, about 5:10 p.m., a carriage horse was spooked and crashed in the Market district of downtown Charleston.
      Tuesday evening, about 5:10 p.m., a carriage horse was spooked and crashed in the Market district of downtown Charleston.

    • Denison Univ. Student Accused Of Selling THC Gummies

      Denison Univ. Student Accused Of Selling THC Gummies

      Tuesday, April 22 2014 7:19 AM EDT2014-04-22 11:19:20 GMT
      Conor Dunn, 20, of Colorado, is charged with aggravated trafficking in drugs.Conor Dunn, 20, of Colorado, is charged with aggravated trafficking in drugs.
      A Denison University student was arrested Sunday, accused of selling THC-laced gummies to other students.
      A Denison University student was arrested Sunday, accused of selling THC-laced gummies to other students.

    • Tuesday marks 5 years since the worst wildfire in SC history

      Tuesday marks 5 years since the worst wildfire in SC history

      Tuesday, April 22 2014 6:56 AM EDT2014-04-22 10:56:15 GMT
      On April 22, emergency responders from the Grand Strand and around the state will mark the fifth anniversary of the Highway 31 Fire, the worst wildfire in South Carolina history. What began as an escaped debris burn ultimately grew into a 19,000-acre conflagration that destroyed 76 homes, damaged an additional 97, and forever changed the way Horry County residents would think about the danger of wildfire. Those who were there in 2009 will also pause on this anniv...
      On April 22, emergency responders from the Grand Strand and around the state will mark the fifth anniversary of the Highway 31 Fire, the worst wildfire in South Carolina history. What began as an escaped debris burn ultimately grew into a 19,000-acre conflagration that destroyed 76 homes, damaged an additional 97, and forever changed the way Horry County residents would think about the danger of wildfire. Those who were there in 2009 will also pause on this anniv...

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