Space X Craft Carrying Axiom Crew Lands in Gulf of Mexico A four person crew splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico, marking the end of the second private mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on Tuesday, May 30. The private mission, called Axiom Mission 2 or Ax-2, marked a milestone in spaceflight as Saudi scientist Rayyanah Barnawi became the first woman from the country to travel to space. The four Ax-2 astronauts joined the Expedition 69 crew on the ISS, completing 20 different science experiments during their eight days aboard, Axiom said The crew also included commander Dr Peggy Whitson, pilot John Shoffner, and mission specialist Ali Alqarni, also from Saudi Arabia. The mission came just over a year after Axiom Space sent its first private astronauts to the ISS, in April 2022. Credit: Axiom Space via Storyful

A lawsuit has been filed in Martin County against three commissioners following the closure of Martin General Hospital. WNCT's Adrianna Hargrove was at Wednesday's meeting and has more.

South Lenoir High School students are expected to return to class on Thursday after an issue with keeping the power on at the school after Ophelia.

People gathered at the Farmville Community Garden on Wednesday to celebrate a year of growth. Sarah Gray Barr has more on what the event was about and what the plans are moving forward.

A lawsuit has been filed in Martin County against three commissioners following the closure of Martin General Hospital. Adrianna Hargrove is at Wednesday's commissioners' meeting and will have more on 9OYS News at 10 & 11.

It’s time to saddle your boots up and head to Williamston for the 27th annual Carolina Country Stampede this weekend.

With the North Carolina budget passed, funds are being allocated to different cities and towns throughout the state. In Eastern North Carolina, one town is looking forward to some new improvements. Claire Curry has more details.

Ophelia made landfall over the weekend, and it was one of the most impactful tropical systems we’ve seen in several years. Meteorologist Max Claypool has more in his weekly segment.

Kinsey Sasser is only 19 years old but she is already working hard at building a business around baking. She discovered that she enjoyed it around Christmas time last year when she started baking for her mom’s coffee shop. This past summer she and her family got started on plans for her to open her own storefront.

In the interview, Tugwell talks about his history with the show, how it brought him and his family together, and his special online group that's dedicated to the show that has brought many people together.

New Bern is changing some of its dog ordinances to put more responsibility on the dog owners. New Bern Police Chief Patrick Gallagher says dog owners will now be held more accountable if their dog attacks another dog or person. Adrianna Hargrove has more on this.

Trillium Health Resources hosted a reentry simulation at the Greenville Convention Center on Tuesday, showing what life looks like for people formerly incarcerated.

COMING UP AT 10 & 11: New Bern has a new dog ordinance where owners will be held more accountable if their dog attacks another dog or person. Adrianna Hargrove will have more on this in our nightly news.