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PITT COUNTY: U.S. 264 lanes shut down after report of shooting

Multiple law enforcement and rescue vehicles are blocking the busy highway across from the DSM plant.
It happened around 5:30 p.m. Monday.

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Executive Order to help unemployed North Carolinians
Governor Cooper issues Executive Order to help unemployed North Carolinians return to work

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Railroad Crossing closings in Greenville, expect detours and delays
Portions of Greenville Boulevard & Fire Tower Road to close for railroad maintenance

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A marine gets a vaccine at Camp Lejeune.
Camp Lejeune begins vaccinating younger, vulnerable populations

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Scientist warn about loss of Seagrass habitats

Updated: 36 minutes ago
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By Stacia Strong
It plays an integral part in our coastal ecosystem, but it’s probably not something you’ve given much thought to. But scientists say seagrass habitats are declining in North Carolina.

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Nationwide blood shortage felt in hospitals and blood banks

Updated: 49 minutes ago
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By Sharon Johnson
The COVID-19 pandemic has set society back in so many ways, and that includes the nation’s blood supply.

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NC Senate fails to override Cooper veto of school bill

Updated: 53 minutes ago
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By Dave Jordan
The North Carolina Senate did not have the votes to override Governor Roy Cooper’s recent veto of a bill mandating in-person instruction at public schools across the state.

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Teachers and school staff get vaccines this week

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Nikki Hauser
The vaccine rollout continues as those working in schools became qualified last week

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Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Wright Brothers National Memorial break January visitation records

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Sharon Johnson
Two national parks in the East had the highest visitation levels in January 2021 than any other January on record.

Local

ENC expert hopeful J&J Covid-19 vaccine will speed up vaccine rollout

Updated: 1 hours ago
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By Hannah Jeffries
ENC expert hopeful J&J Covid-19 vaccine will speed up vaccine rollout.

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Legislation would provide over $1.7 billion in relief funds to N.C. communities

Updated: 1 hours ago
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By Dave Jordan
Legislation filed in the state House Monday would direct over $1.7 billion of additional relief funds to North Carolina communities.

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DEPUTIES: Missing elderly man died from exposure after falling into ditch

Updated: 4 hours ago
The man with dementia was recently reported missing in Edgecombe County.

Local

NEW INFO: Motorcyclist identified in serious Beaufort County crash

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
The driver was taken to Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, where he is in critical condition, according to the Highway Patrol.
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ECU volleyball defeats UNC
ECU volleyball sweeps UNC, Pirates beat Tar Heels for first time since 1978

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Jacksonville PFAS test results indicate trace amounts
Jacksonville PFAS test results indicate trace amounts

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Shots fired during Beaufort County store robbery
Shots fired during Beaufort County store robbery

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Second suspect arrested in murder of Pitt County mother
Second suspect arrested in murder of Pitt County mother

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Coronavirus

Nearly 2.5 million doses given out in North Carolina

Updated: 4 hours ago
Breaking it down, that means 1,554,946 people have received first doses, while another 917,727 people have received both shots.

Coronavirus

North Carolina to receive Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot vaccine this week

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Beginning Wednesday, the state is expected to receive more than 80,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot coronavirus vaccine.

Coronavirus

Vidant Health to vaccinate child care and school workers

Updated: 6 hours ago
Starting today, the hospital system will schedule vaccines for those in Group 3, specifically child care and PreK-12 school workers.

Coronavirus

State Senate to vote tonight on school reopening veto

Updated: 8 hours ago
Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed the Republican-backed legislation on Friday.

Coronavirus

COVID-19: Hospitalizations across state continue to drop

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
The latest figures from the state Department of Health and Human Services showed just 1,319 hospitalizations.

National

GRAPHIC: Ohio mom tried to abandon 6-year-old son before killing him, court documents say

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Jennifer Edwards Baker
Middletown police said she reported her son missing Sunday and later confessed to killing him.

Weather

Charlie’s Forecast: Cooler breezes with some patchy rain

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Charlie Ironmonger
Breezes behind the cold front will lead to upper 30s overnight

Travel

Harvey Parkway extension opens six months early

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
The new section of the four-lane highway opened up to traffic Monday morning.

National

Boy, 15, injured in Arkansas school shooting; classmate held

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Associated Press
According to police, a 15-year-old male student shot the other teenager in a hallway.

Coronavirus

J&J’s 1-dose shot cleared, giving US 3rd COVID-19 vaccine

Updated: Feb. 27, 2021 at 8:40 PM EST
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By Associated Press
The U.S. is getting a third vaccine to prevent COVID-19, as the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday cleared a Johnson & Johnson shot that works with just one dose instead of two.

Local

Man hospitalized in Goldsboro shooting

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Goldsboro police say Shameek Johnson was shot just before 2 p.m. Sunday on E. Mulberry Street.

National

Don't turn your nose up at Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Updated: 8 hours ago
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The United States now has three COVID-19 vaccines on the market after Johnson & Johnson's one-dose shot was given the green light over the weekend,

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Colorado fugitive found in Pitt County

Updated: Feb. 28, 2021 at 10:20 AM EST
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By WITN Web Team
Man wanted in Colorado, arrested in Pitt County

News

Some Topsail beaches to implement paid parking Monday

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Liam Collins
North Topsail Beach will begin making people pay to park today at all town-controlled parking lots.

National Politics

Biden team readies wider economic package after virus relief

Updated: Feb. 28, 2021 at 2:22 PM EST
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By Associated Press
Looking beyond the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill, President Joe Biden and lawmakers are laying the groundwork for another top legislative priority — a long-sought boost to the nation’s roads, bridges and other infrastructure that could run into Republican resistance to a hefty price tag.

National

North Carolina-based mystery writer Maron dies at 82

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Associated Press
Maron is best known for the Sigrid Harald series of books, which focused on a New York police lieutenant, and the Knott series, which was about a North Carolina judge.

National

‘Nomadland,’ Borat,’ ‘The Crown’ win at bicoastal Globes

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Associated Press
Facing scant traditional studio competition, streaming services dominated the Globes like never before.

Local

South Greenville Elementary extends virtual instruction for rest of the week

Updated: Feb. 28, 2021 at 4:27 PM EST
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By WITN Web Team
South Greenville Elementary will stay closed for face-to-face learning through Friday, March 5.

National Politics

Trump calls for GOP unity, says he won’t start another party

Updated: Feb. 28, 2021 at 8:02 PM EST
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By Associated Press
Less than six weeks after leaving office, former President Donald Trump will deliver the closing speech at a conservative conference Sunday as he reasserts himself on the national stage and makes clear he intends to remain a dominant force within the Republican Party.

National Politics

Cuomo sorry for remarks aide ‘misinterpreted’ as harassment

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Associated Press
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has asked the state’s attorney general and chief appeals court judge to jointly appoint an independent lawyer to investigate claims that he sexually harassed at least two women who worked for him.

National Politics

Fraud overwhelms pandemic-related unemployment programs

Updated: Feb. 28, 2021 at 2:07 PM EST
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By Associated Press
With the floodgates set to open on another round of unemployment aid, states are being hammered with a new wave of fraud as they scramble to update security systems and block scammers who already have siphoned billions of dollars from pandemic-related jobless programs.

Coronavirus

Lenoir County Transit to offer free rides to COVID-19 vaccine sites

Updated: Feb. 26, 2021 at 10:27 AM EST
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By WITN Web Team
To schedule a ride, call 252-523-4171 and press option 1 for reservations.

Local

Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office investigating “suspicious death” in Rocky Mount

Updated: Feb. 28, 2021 at 3:11 PM EST
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By WITN Web Team
Deputies were on scene investigating a suspicious person death in the area of US 64 Alt and Walnut Creek Lane in Rocky Mount on Saturday.

Local

Camp Lejeune moves to Phase 1C for COVID-19 vaccines on Monday

Updated: Feb. 27, 2021 at 4:08 PM EST
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By WITN Web Team
NMCCL will move into Phase 1C of vaccine distribution which includes first doses for TRICARE-eligible beneficiaries age 65 and older AND patients designated as high risk between the ages of 16-64.
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