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    Memorials set to honor local fallen officers

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    There are several law enforcement memorials going on across the east Wednesday to honor those who give their all for our community. More>>

    Attempted robbery reported at Sheetz near ECU

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    Greenville Police are searching for two men who tried to rob someone at a gas station near East Carolina University. More>>

    Update: 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>>

    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>>

    Big announcement from Meteorologist Gannon Medwick

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    Gannon here with a big announcement: this Friday, May 24 will be my final day with WNCT. 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>>

    Day 2 of LaRoque trial all about connecting the dots Video included

    It's a case of potential government corruption. And day two of a former lawmaker's criminal trial was all about connecting the dots that allegedly led to theft and fraud. 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>>

    Car crashes into Winterville home Video included

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    Two cars crashed in Pitt Ccounty, one of them ended up hitting a house. 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

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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>>

    • Sports

    • Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:48 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:48:10 GMT
      DH Conley's baseball and softball team both won one-run games on the road to advance to the Eastern Finals on Tuesday night. The Conley baseball team was a 7-6 winner at West Brunswick. The Viking's
      DH Conley's baseball and softball team both won one-run games on the road to advance to the Eastern Finals on Tuesday night. The Conley baseball team was a 7-6 winner at West Brunswick. The Viking's
    • Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:07 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:07:04 GMT
      New Bern's run in the 4A state soccer playoffs ended at Green Hope on Tuesday night. The Bears fell 3-1 to the nation's top ranked squad. Shannon Fagan scored the only New Bern goal in the game.
      New Bern's run in the 4A state soccer playoffs ended at Green Hope on Tuesday night. The Bears fell 3-1 to the nation's top ranked squad. Shannon Fagan scored the only New Bern goal in the game.
    • Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:09 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:09:27 GMT
      HOUSTON – Chase McDonald and Drew Reynolds were both named First Team-All Conference USA as the league announced its major award winners on Tuesday. Zach Houchins, Jeff Hoffman and David Lucroy were
      HOUSTON – Chase McDonald and Drew Reynolds were both named First Team-All Conference USA as the league announced its major award winners on Tuesday. Zach Houchins, Jeff Hoffman and David Lucroy were
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