2+ hour, 51+ min ago   (137+ words) BATH, N.C. — The Bath Volunteer Fire Department says its new Station 2 is nearing completion. The department shared an update Friday, saying the building will allow it to expand service to the community and surrounding fire districts. Fire officials say they expect…...

2+ hour, 58+ min ago   (98+ words) The U.S. Postal Service is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy with a new Forever Stamp. The academy was founded in 1876 as the Revenue Cutter School of Instruction. It later moved ashore to New London, Connecticut, where it was…...

3+ hour, 2+ min ago   (145+ words) NEW BERN, N.C. — Grab your clubs and hit the course for a good cause. The New Bern Police Department is hosting its “10-4” Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, October 3, benefiting the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics North Carolina. The Captain’s…...

3+ hour, 4+ min ago   (111+ words) JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County — Service dogs and their handlers recently got hands-on airport training at Albert J. Ellis Airport. Airport officials welcomed Paws of War Eastern North Carolina for another training session. The session gave the dogs and handlers an opportunity…...

3+ hour, 17+ min ago   (115+ words) JACKSONVILLE, N.C. — Construction is continuing at the future New River YMCA full-service facility in Onslow County. In a social media update, the YMCA said crews are putting up more walls, adding windows and making progress on drywall inside the wellness wing....

3+ hour, 17+ min ago   (155+ words) MARTIN COUNTY, N.C. — A longtime Martin County volunteer was honored Thursday, September 10, with one of North Carolina’s highest civilian awards. Sheriff Drew Robinson and Major Ryan Smith presented the Order of the Long Leaf Pine to James Ward of Bear Grass…...

3+ hour, 37+ min ago   (110+ words) WCTI WASHINGTON, N.C. — The City of Washington and Beaufort County Schools are inviting the community to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a morning of culture, art and performances. “Hispanic Heritage: Colors of Our Culture” is set for September 15 from 9 a.m....

3+ hour, 38+ min ago   (113+ words) NEW BERN, N.C. — A new sculpture honoring generations of Black artisans in New Bern will be dedicated later this month. Tryon Palace will host a ceremony for The Art of Crafting Lives on Thursday, Sept. 24, at Wilson Park in downtown New…...

8+ hour, 7+ min ago   (125+ words) ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — A driver died Friday morning after an SUV crashed into the back of a detached trailer on Halstead Boulevard Extension in Elizabeth City, police said. The crash was reported around 9:15 a.m. Friday, September 11 near Mt. Everest Drive. According…...

3+ hour, 54+ min ago   (136+ words) NEW BERN, Craven County — New Bern Ward 1 Alderman Trey Ferguson is sharing an update on several projects underway in and around downtown. Ferguson says the Middle and Pollock streets crosswalk project is continuing to move forward. Concrete slabs have been…...