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Gambling experts feeling “troubled” about legalized sports betting final nod by NC House

Gambling experts fear for what's to come in the Tar Heel State as legalized sports gambling bill makes its way to Governor Roy Cooper
House votes in dominating fashion for legalized sports betting bill

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Aerial footage of I795 from NBC station WRAL in Raleigh.
Drivers in I795 pileup say smoke from nearby farm caused wreck

Crime

The shooting happened shortly after 9:00 a.m.
Arrest made in Onslow County shooting

Crime

Police say they raided a business in New Bern and found illegal alcohol sales,(Source: Pixabay)
New Bern Police: Arrests made after raid of illegal business

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Wildfire smoke raises respiratory concerns in Eastern Carolina

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Justin Lundy
Smoke from the Canadian wildfire has not only blanketed our skies, but also affected air quality in the east.

News

High School Graduation security is on the minds of parents after shootings in Virginia....

After shootings in Virginia, graduation security is a concern to parents

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Twenty minutes into each ceremony all of the entrances will be locked until the ceremony is over as an added safety precaution.

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Sports betting bill clears legislature - heads to Governor

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Alyssa Hefner
Sports betting is another step closer to becoming legal.

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NC Climatologist breaks down climate change impacts in forest fires

NC Climatologists breaks down impacts of climate change in forest fires

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Merit Morgan
Climate change impacts in fires

Weather News

Code Orange air quality alert

FORECAST: Code Orange air quality to continue into Friday

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Russell James
The wildfires are burning over 1,000 miles away, but smoke is being carried by upper level winds.

Politics

Odds good that governor will sign sports betting bill

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Mobile betting could begin as soon as January 8.
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Gambling experts feeling “troubled” about legalized sports betting final nod by NC House

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Concerns over graduation safety

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Code orange air quality alert raises health concerns

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Odds good that governor will sign sports betting bill

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Kilauea has begun erupting at Halemaumau Crater.

Kilauea volcano erupts again, creating spectacular glow

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By HNN Staff and Gray News staff
Officials in Hawaii stressed that the activity is confined to Halemaumau crater and does not pose a threat to the public.

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Cypress Landing Golf Course Military Appreciation Day

Golf tournament raises over $10,000 for Fisher House Camp Lejeune

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Fisher House Camp Lejeune provides free temporary housing for families of patients receiving medical care at major military and VA medical centers near Camp Lejeune.

Crime

Kayla Williams, Drako Butler

Multi-agency drug investigation lands two in jail

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Tarboro police, along with the Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office, and Rocky Mount police conducted a multi-agency drug trafficking investigation.

Crime

Robert Menter

Snow Hill traffic stop leads to trafficking arrest

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Robert Menter was charged with trafficking in methamphetamine as well as other related charges.

National

FILE - The Iron Sheik arrives at the ESPY Awards in Los Angeles on July 15, 2009. The Iron...

The Iron Sheik, charismatic pro wrestling villain and Twitter personality, dies at 81

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and ADRIAN SAINZ
He won the WWF championship in 1983 by defeating Bob Backlund, before losing it later to Hulk Hogan.

Local

C-Allah Coombs

Missing Greenville man found

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Earlier today police asked for the public’s help in locating C-Allah Coombs.

News

The 2022 harvest totaled 4,056 bears.

Bear harvest sets record in North Carolina

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission’s 2022 annual bear harvest totaled 4,056 bears.

ENC At Three

MIRACLE HANDS HAIR SHOW - PENNY BELL

Want to become a Miracle Hands International Hair Model?

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Natalie Parsons
Penny Bell of the Miracle Hands Hair Salon in Jacksonville, N.C. is having a casting call searching for models.

ENC At Three

ENC AT THREE: MICHELLE HARRIS

‘When God Stepped In’ with Michelle Harris

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Natalie Parsons
Michelle Harris is a woman from Eastern Carolina who drew inspiration from her own life to write a powerful book called “When God Stepped In” that was published earlier this year.

News

New Bern High school graduating seniors not eligible to walk at graduation

New Bern High School seniors angry after finding out they can’t walk at graduation

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 11:42 PM EDT
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By Jaylen Holloway
As many as 50 seniors say they won't be allowed to participate in graduation ceremonies

Weather News

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Russell’s First Alert Forecast: Smoky Haze and Raindrops Expected for Wednesday

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Russell James
Raindrops moving in late Wednesday into Wednesday night

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North Carolina Marine Fisheries

Swimming advisory issued for Kill Devil Hills site

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Marine Fisheries say that testing will continue until bacteria levels lower, and then the swimming advisory will be lifted.

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National

FILE - Former Vice President Mike Pence speaks to local residents during a meet and greet,...

Pence opens presidential bid with broad critiques of Trump over Jan. 6 insurrection and abortion

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and JILL COLVIN and THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press
Mike Pence has opened his presidential bid with an unusually forceful denunciation of former President Donald Trump over Jan. 6, Trump's temperament and abortion.

National

Pope Francis arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican,...

Pope Francis has scar tissue removed, hernia repaired during 3-hour abdominal surgery

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press
Pope Francis is expected to remain at the hospital for several days.

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Non-profit forced out of facility in Ayden

Non-profit forced to say goodbye to it’s long-term facility

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Alyssa Hefner
Non-profit forced to say goodbye to its long-term facility.

National

Gun-related deaths hit a record high in 2021, according to a study by John Hopkins University.

Report: Gun-related deaths hit record high in 2021

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By CNN Newsource Staff
There were increases in both gun-related homicides and suicides, the report said.

Teacher Of The Week

WITN Teacher of the Week 6-7-2023

Teacher of the Week: Kimberly McDaniel

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Jacyn Abbott
Kimberly McDaniel is an English teacher better known as Mrs. Mac at Terra Ceia Christain School in Patego.

Local

Aerial footage of I795 from WITN's sister station, WRAL in Raleigh.

Interstate re-opens after 20+ vehicle pileup in ENC

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
The accident happened on I-795 near Alton Road south of Black Creek in Wilson County.

Crime

The Family Dollar in Swan Quarter was robbed Sunday night. Deputies say that have arrested the...

Deputies arrest three after armed robbery

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 4:26 PM EDT
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By WITN Web Team
When deputies arrived in the area, they say they saw a car drive off at a high rate of speed and they decided to pursue it.

News

Board of Commissioners decide not to give Sheriff's office extra pay raise

Pitt County Board of Commissioners approve new fiscal year budget, sheriff’s office unsatisfied with pay raise

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 11:42 PM EDT
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By Jaylen Holloway
Pitt County Board of Commissioners don't budge on Sheriff Paula Dance's pay raise request for her staff

Education

Eastern Carolina community college opening new barber facility

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
The studio will allow more classes to be offered at convenient times.

National

The shooting happened after Huguenot High School's graduation ceremony as people were leaving...

2 killed, 5 injured in shooting near Virginia theater holding graduation celebration

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 10:46 PM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
The shooting happened outside the Altria Theater after Huguenot High School’s graduation ceremony in Monroe Park.
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