A hotter week

MumFeast, the first of three big events involving MumFest, kicked off activities on Friday in New Bern.

Ellen Brabo is a local artist and Army veteran who is making it her mission to put a stop to suicide among members of the military. She spent time in the military capturing images of our brave soldiers, and now she wants to give back. Erin Jenkins has more of her story.

On Saturday, the Greenville Noon Rotary lub will be putting up a field of flags at Town Common. It's called Field of Heroes. Our own Claire Curry will be the guest speaker during a ceremony that begins Saturday at 11 a.m.

The national sport of Mexico, Charreada, is similar to rodeo. Its connection and historical ties to Mexico's fight for independence have inspired around 50 teams of charros to carry on the tradition in the United States. Shannon Baker has more on a team based in Elm City.

Most days, Oscar Cruz can be found bent over a sewing machine or in his workspace creating a new pair of shoes for a customer. Each and every design has a hidden “B,” for Belma, his wife and muse. Photojournalist Kenneth Roundtree has more.

WNCT presents its Hispanic Heritage Month special. Join us as we celebrate the many contributions of our Hispanic communities.

Wildfires are uncontrolled fires that spread quickly, destroying homes and the environment nearby.

Emily talks to a local, non-profit farm about their story and how they are helping children with mental disabilities.

Original air date: 10/03/2023

Oscar Cruz learned to make boots from his grandfather. Now he is continuing to make boots here in Eastern North Carolina.

Sparks Fly From Dublin Power Lines Damaged by Storm Agnes Toppled trees brought down live powerlines in a suburb of Dublin on Wednesday, after Storm Agnes battered the UK and Ireland. Video sent to Storyful on September 27, shows sparks flying from live electrical wires damaged in the storm. Dublin Fire Brigade urged locals to stay indoors and avoid the area until the issue was resolved. Credit: Eoin Elvis Spencer via Storyful

Humpback Whale Rescued After Getting Stuck in Buoy Ropes A humpback whale was rescued after getting tangled in rope and chains attached to a buoy off the southern coast of Australia earlier this month, the Sea World Foundation said. The foundation said that the “intricate rescue operation” took place 10 miles off the coast of Disaster Bay, between Green Cape in New South Wales and Cape Howe in Victoria. The foundation added that it took around 15 minutes to cut the ropes around the whale. After being released, the whale continued its southern migration accompanied by two other whales. Credit: Dr. Olaf Meynecke via Storyful

Phillies' Harper Tosses Helmet to Young Fan After Ejection Over Strike Call Bryce Harper tossed his batting helmet to a fan at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia after being ejected from the Phillies’ game against the Pittsburgh Pirates for arguing a called third strike with umpire Angel Hernandez on Thursday night. The first baseman was tossed from the game in the bottom of the third inning on September 28 after Hernandez determined he’d gone around on a check swing and called him out on strikes. Harper stormed over to Hernandez and argued on the field before he was ejected from the game. He threw hit batting helmet to a young a fan in the crowd before going into the dugout. It was his fourth ejection this season. Harper later defended his actions and complained about Hernandez’s call during an interview after the game. “It’s every year, it’s the same story, the same thing,” he said. The 62-year-old umpire has for years been criticized by players from across Major League Baseball for his calls. The Phillies would go on to lose the game 3-2 against the Pirates. Credit: @h34vyh1tt3r via Storyful