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    Mount Olive man charged with kidnapping, domestic assault

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    A Mount Olive man is behind bars, accused of kidnapping a woman. More>>

    Williamston man charged in store robbery

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    A Williamston man is charged in the robbery of Sal's Corner Store. More>>

    Mourners gathering in South Africa to remember Mandela Video included

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    Crews in South Africa are building the stage at a Soweto soccer stadium, where close to 100,000 people are expected at tomorrow's memorial service for Nelson Mandela.
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    Large parts of U.S. hit by nasty winter weather Video included

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    Winter does not officially begin until the end of next week, but millions of Americans have already had to break out their shovels and ice scrapers.
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    South Lenoir High School on modified lockdown Video included

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    South Lenoir High School is on a modified lockdown.
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    Slideshow: Greenville Christmas Parade goes on despite cold, rain Video included

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    The parade must go on.
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    Son says Billy Graham's health continues to decline

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    Billy Graham's son, Franklin, says his father's health continues to decline. More>>

    Pikeville man charged with making meth

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    A Pikeville man is charged with manufacturing meth. More>>

    Newport home invasion shooting victims out of the hospital Video included

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    Newport Police are searching for two suspects responsible for Saturday evening’s home invasion.   More>>

    Second arrest in Pamlico County home invasion Video included

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    Deputies in Pamlico County caught and arrested the suspect in Saturday's armed home invasion. More>>

    Penn. Police: Couple with NC ties murder man for thrill Video included

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    Miranda and Elyett Barbour recently moved to Sunbury, Penn., from Dunn. The couple are charged in the murder of Troy Laferrara. More>>

    Greenville boy fighting for his life for 3rd time Video included

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    A 10-year-old Greenville boy is fighting for his life for the third time.
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    Pirates to Play in Beef O’Brady’s Bowl Video included

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    The East Carolina Pirates accepted an invitation to play in the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. The game set for December 23 will kick off at 2:00 p.m. More>>

    Scope of NC Medicaid overhaul proposal changes Video included

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    Gov. Pat McCrory's administration has rolled out a scaled-back model to Medicaid reform in North Carolina after an effort unveiled several months ago fell flat. More>>

    NC Princess & Santa Claus flip flapjacks to help kids Video included

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    Dozens flapped jacks to help send chronically ill kids to camp. More>>

    NAACP takes on Greene case Video included

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    On Sunday, the NAACP will issue a statement to address a complaint filed by Patty Greene. Greene sued the city of Greenville for the death of her husband in 2007. More>>

    Dredging begins, petitioners rally behind governor to build new bridge Video included

    Over 9,000 people signed a petition asking the Southern Environmental Law Center to drop their suit against the state of North Carolina. More>>

    Greenville Police investigate armed robbery Video included

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    Police say it happened at the Ashley Furniture Distribution Center on Pactolous Highway.  More>>

    4th arrest for New Hanover County commissioner Video included

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    A New Hanover County commissioner has been arrested for the fourth time since he was elected to the board in 2010. More>>

    Autumn’s Lights: Tarboro’s Christmas light show Video included

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    This time of year, people go out of their way to help others. More>>

    Onslow County kids with disabilities gain confidence through basketball Video included

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    Dozens of kids in Onslow County are not letting their disabilities hold them back. More>>

    CDC: Camp Lejeune water linked to birth defects Video included

    A federal agency is confirming the health risks of tainted tap water at one of our local military bases. More>>

    Convicted felon arrested after tip from good Samaritan

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    Police say a tip from a good Samaritan helped them make a swift arrest. More>>

    Best-selling author shares his story with PCC students Video included

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    A New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native visited eastern Carolina Friday to share his story of forgiveness. More>>

    Man wanted for questioning in Greenville car break-in

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    Police need your help to identify a person of interest in a car break-in. More>>

    Police identify woman found dead near ECU campus Video included

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    Detectives with the Greenville Police Department have identified a woman found dead near ECU's campus Tuesday. More>>

    Christmas celebrations happening around the east this weekend

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    Christmas celebrations are happening in Morehead City. More>>

    2014 Cherry Point Air Show Canceled

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    Military leaders have canceled the 2014 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Air Show. More>>

    Remembering Nelson Mandela Video included

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    After 27 years in prison, Nelson Mandela walked into freedom . Against all odds, the leader of a rebellion against South Africa's white apartheid government became the leader of national unity.  More>>

    Charges dropped against NC dad in kids' deaths

    A judge dismissed charges against a Lincoln County man in the deaths of two children. More>>

    Deputies work Deep Run meth lab bust Video included

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    Lenoir County deputies spent much of Thursday on the scene of a meth lab investigation. More>>

    Forest-to-farmland conversion sparks controversy in Pamlico County Video included

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    In Pamlico County, controversy continues surrounding a large piece of forested land that's being converted into farm land. More>>

    Investigation reveals need for stricter animal ordinances Video included

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    Puppy mills, backyard breeders and pet hoarders, anyone can get into these situations because as long as pets have food, water and shelter, you can own as many as you want. But is that ok? More>>

    Greenville bouncer charged with assault, victim hospitalized with cracked skull Video included

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    Greenville Police have arrested a nightclub bouncer in connection with an assault that sent an ECU student to the hospital. More>>

    Third suspect arrested in Walgreens ATM heists Video included

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    A man who has been on the run since September for stealing ATM's in Pitt County was arrested Thursday.

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    Local firefighter arrested for peeping Video included

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    Deputies say on Wednesday, November 20, 2013, the Currituck Sheriff’s Office received a report of Secret Peeping from the Volunteer Fire Station, located in Grandy, NC. More>>

    • Sports

    • Sunday, December 8 2013 4:57 PM EST2013-12-08 21:57:40 GMT
      The East Carolina Pirates accepted an invitation to play in the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. The game set for December 23 will kick off at 2:00 p.m.
      The East Carolina Pirates accepted an invitation to play in the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. The game set for December 23 will kick off at 2:00 p.m.

    • Eastern Finals - Scores

      Saturday, December 7 2013 8:06 PM EST2013-12-08 01:06:09 GMT
      3-A Eastern Wayne - 20 Havelock - 44 Forestview - 14 Concord - 35 2-AA Washington - 15 TW Andrews - 42 Parkwood - 20 Monroe - 48 2-A SW Onslow - 19 Northeastern - 9 Shelby - 49 Reidsville
      3-A Eastern Wayne - 20 Havelock - 44 Forestview - 14 Concord - 35 2-AA Washington - 15 TW Andrews - 42 Parkwood - 20 Monroe - 48 2-A SW Onslow - 19 Northeastern - 9 Shelby - 49 Reidsville

    • Friday, December 6 2013 10:28 PM EST2013-12-07 03:28:12 GMT
      Elias Lindholm had a goal and two assists to lift the Carolina Hurricanes to a 5-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Friday night.
      Elias Lindholm had a goal and two assists to lift the Carolina Hurricanes to a 5-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Friday night.
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    • U.S. & World News

    • President Barack Obama will pay tribute this week to Nelson Mandela, making the long trip from Washington to South Africa Monday to attend a national memorial service for the anti-apartheid icon.
      President Barack Obama headed to South Africa on Monday to speak at a national memorial service for anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela. He was joined on Air Force One by former President George W. Bush and former Secretary...

    • Dozens of riot police in full gear have moved into the center of the Ukrainan capital where opposition activists have been occupying a city administration building and a central square.
      Heavily armed riot troops broke into the offices of a top Ukrainian opposition party office in Kiev and seized its servers Monday, the party said, as anti-government protests crippled the capital for yet another day.

    • NASA says the Curiosity rover has uncovered signs of an ancient freshwater lake on Mars that may have supported tiny organisms for tens of millions of years.
      NASA's Curiosity rover has uncovered signs of an ancient freshwater lake on Mars that may have teemed with tiny organisms for tens of millions of years, far longer than scientists had imagined, new research suggests.
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    • Strange

    • The captain of an oil platform supply boat in the Gulf of Mexico is no stranger to bumps and other movement while he sleeps. So when Tom Wagner nodded off on a flight from Louisiana to Houston, it was no surprise...
      As the captain of an oil platform supply boat in the Gulf of Mexico, Tom Wagner is no stranger to bumps and other movement while he sleeps. So when he nodded off on a flight from Louisiana to Houston, it was no surprise...

    • The High Line, a park that turned a dilapidated stretch of elevated railway on Manhattan's West Side into one of New York's newest tourist attractions, may have brought a different kind of visitor: a...
      The High Line, a park that turned a dilapidated stretch of elevated railway on Manhattan's West Side into one of New York's newest tourist attractions, may have brought a different kind of visitor: a cockroach that...

    • Wisconsin's ultra-liberal capital city is a place where just about anything goes, from street parties to naked bike rides. But city officials say a business is pushing even Madison's boundaries by offering,...
      Wisconsin's ultra-liberal capital city is a place where just about anything goes, from street parties to naked bike rides. But city officials say a business is pushing even Madison's boundaries by offering, of all...
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