SUMMARY: A powerful storm system will bring heavy rain and strong thunderstorms to eastern NC Friday and Saturday. "First Alert Weather Day" and Flash Flood Watch in effect.
Around 1,000 students will be receiving their diplomas at fall commencement ceremonies Friday, with another 5,000 friends and family members who will fill Minges Coliseum.
In Greene County, the small town of Walstonburg hasn't seen much growth in the last few years, but council members have plans to hopefully turn things around.
Local religious leaders expressed their disapproval against North Carolina state treasurer Dale Folwell's health plan reimbursement proposal at a roundtable meeting with Vidant Health staff on Thursday.
Greenville Fire/Rescue, along with Pitt County Schools, The Salvation Army and other local agencies hosted the 30th annual Operation Santa Claus event Thursday.
