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4 years
BREAKING: The UNC System says all of their campuses will transition from in-person classes to alternative course delivery because of the coronavirus.
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Sup Dogs in Greenville was selected to participate in an online bracket-style tournament of 64 favorite college bars from around the country.
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Over 224 animals are now at the Pitt County Animal Shelter due to #HurricaneFlorence including a dog in "active labor" and a pig named Wilbur. If you're able to help, they do need supplies and volunteers.
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A North Carolina orthodontist is giving some patients a free Glock 19 with their dental treatment as part of a promotion called “Grins and Glocks.”
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Congratulations @ECUBaseball ! 💜💛🏴‍☠️⚾️ Thank you for an incredible season!
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Congressman Walter Jones is in hospice, his wife Joe Anne Jones confirmed Saturday at their home in Farmville.
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@SupDogsECU has made it to the final round of the Barstool Best Bar Competition! Voting ends tomorrow at 8 p.m., so be sure to tweet the hashtag below now! #BestBarSupDogs
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Happy birthday to Megan Markle!🎂
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ECU is no longer providing late-night bus service for students to and from Uptown Greenville. Some fear it could lead some students to get behind the wheel after drinking.
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Today we remember Michael Jackson on what would have marked his 63rd birthday.
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Matthew Scully, owner of The Scullery in Uptown Greenville, says that his store is donating 100% of Wendesday's proceeds to the American Immigration Council.
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WITN is bringing back a television tradition, airing the National Anthem at the start of its broadcast day.
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Happy Birthday Dr. Fauci!
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The Pitt County Health Department confirmed that an East Carolina University student has the coronavirus.
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3 years
Happy Birthday Michelle Obama! Today the former First Lady celebrates her 57th birthday.
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Should North Carolina legalize marijuana? If so, should it be for medicinal use, recreational use or both? Arizona, New Jersey, South Dakota, Montana and Mississippi legalized some form of marijuana use in last week's election.
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Congrats on making it to the Elite 8 @SupDogsECU ! Be sure to tweet the hashtag below to submit your vote for Sup Dogs in the Barstool Best Bar competition. #BestBarSupDogs
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Congratulations to Samantha Gay of Walstonburg, WITN's Catch of the Week contest winner!
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Happy birthday to @tweetingclip  from Pirate Radio!
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The "Cajun Navy" is springing into action in New Bern.
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First boats in the water. America's Cajun Navy has launched into the good night with @CityofNewBern FD. Anybody who says civilian responders and spontaneous volunteers are a danger - point to tonight. Point to Harvey. Volunteers 👏save 👏lives 👏 when 👏we 👏work👏 together.
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Join us in thanking @TylerFeldmanTV  for his time here in Eastern Carolina! Today will be Tyler's last day with WITN. We wish him the best of luck in this next adventure!
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Regardless of which candidate wins the 2020 election, most of us can agree on one thing... we're thankful political ads will come to an end.
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NEW VIDEO - Video shared with WITN shows the moments in Greenville after police said a FedEx delivery truck was taken. Read more >>>
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When ECU football players take to the field for their first game of the season this Saturday against UCF you'll see a social justice sticker on helmets.
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Former ECU football player and head coach Ruffin McNeill was one of six individuals inducted into the ECU Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday.
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A teenager who authorities say was the victim of human trafficking has been identified and is being remembered as advocates speak out.
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Happy Birthday, Jennifer Lopez!
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Federal agents reportedly served a search warrant at Sen. Richard Burr’s home as they investigate stock transactions he made after closed-door briefings on the coronavirus.
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THANK YOU to those working hard to clean our schools, churches, and businesses! We appreciate you!
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The Nash County Sheriff’s Office says a traffic stop led to the arrest of a murder suspect out on bond, and another individual, on gun and drug charges.
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4 years
As of Sept. 1, masks will also be required in all shared, enclosed workspaces.
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6 years
To all our counterparts @ WCTI, thank goodness you're staying safe. Know that we're thinking of you and hope everyone is OK.
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BREAKING: Source: ECU to announce new head football coach Saturday: A source has told WITN Sports Director Bil...
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BREAKING NEWS: 2020 ELECTION RESULTS UPDATE Joe Biden has taken the lead in Pennsylvania at 49.4%, according to NBC News. The state reports 95% of the votes are in.
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The owner at Sup Dogs in Greenville says in order to make sure customers and employees are safe, all staff members must get vaccinated in to work at the restaurant, but he's also providing an incentive for them to do so.
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Meet the jolliest bunch this side of the nuthouse!🎄
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7 years
How amazing is this? The GoFundme for South Greenville Elementary, started by Ellen, has raised over $56k.
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7 years
An East Carolina University professor has died in a vehicle crash while visiting Virginia over the holidays.
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Join us in welcoming WITN's new Chief Meteorologist, Star Derry! You can catch Star for the first time tonight on First at Four, WITN News at 5, 5:30, 6 and 11 p.m. Click here to learn more about WITN's newest addition:
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Coach Jay Wilson tells WITN Edwards was “always laughing and joking and overcame a lot just to be able to play football.”
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Who wants N.C. to do this? A bill signed into law by Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards says the state will adopt daylight saving time as the year-round standard time, pending changes in federal law.
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Aycock name stripped from ECU dorm: More than 10 months after ECU trustees voted to change the name of Aycock ...
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5 years
Open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act starts today
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6 years
An East Carolina University student was killed in a suspected drunk driving accident over the weekend.
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Share your favorite Stacia moment in the comments. Join us in congratulating Stacia Strong on her new journey. While today will be her last day on WITN, Eastern Carolina is still Stacia’s home. She’s going to join a local nonprofit, and we wish her the very best!
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An incoming ECU freshman football player diagnosed with cancer over the summer continues his fight and says while he knows the road ahead is going to be tough, he plans to play again.
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THANK YOU! Thanks to all of our truck drivers keeping the deliveries going during this coronavirus crisis. SHARE your appreciation too!
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After spending most of the day moving NW, Dorian now moving north at 8 mph @EngelWx
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So you're saying there's a chance...
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Happy Birthday, Betty White!! She turns 98 today!! 🎉🎂
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Today marks Jim Howard's 21st anniversary at WITN! Thanks for all you do for ENC!
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Today, we remember Ronald Reagan!
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Join us in welcoming WITN's newest reporter, Justin Lundy! Justin is a Raleigh native and an App State graduate. He comes to Eastern Carolina from another station in Bristol, Tennessee. Be sure to tune in to WITN News at 5 to watch Justin tonight!
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We want to wish our very own Jim Howard a Happy Birthday. Thanks for everything you do, Jim!
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Whitaker is charged with indecent liberties with a child, second degree rape and other charges.
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WATCH: Police in Greenville have released more information on a weekend police chase that followed a shooting at an apartment complex. Full Story:
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Congratulations to Chuck Williams of Winterville, our Bojangles' Sunrise Photo Contest winner of the week! He snapped this photo of a beautiful sunrise over the Neuse River in New Bern and has won a $20 gift card to Bojangles'!
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Thank you ♥
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A business in Greenville has announced it will donate more than $5,000 to an immigration non-profit as a part of a peaceful protest of President Donald Trump's campaign stop in the east.
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Merry Christmas from WITN's News at Sunrise with Lauren Baker, Jessica Gavin, and Jim Howard WITN! 🎅
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Happy Birthday, Dr. Fauci.
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BREAKING: Elon Musk has an agreement to acquire Twitter.
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What is your favorite Matt moment? There have been so many great moments with Chief Meteorologist Matt Engelbrecht over the last decade. Here's a couple of our favorites. Be sure to tune in to WITN News tonight for Matt's final shows here in Eastern Carolina.😢
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BIG NEWS - Join us in congratulating Deric Rush on his promotion to Jacksonville Bureau Chief! @DericOnTV has begun covering stories in Jacksonville and surrounding areas. Be sure to share tips and help Deric learn more about his new hometown!
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Do you think it should be decriminalized? Congress is expected to vote on a bill this month that would federally decriminalize marijuana.
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Greenville police are investigating after an ECU transit bus hit a bicyclist this morning.
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BREAKING NEWS – The jury has found Derek Chauvin guilty for the murder in the death of George Floyd.
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Chick-fil-A is temporarily closing the dining room seating in its restaurants in response to the coronavirus pandemic, all locations still plan to offer drive-thru services.
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Congratulations to Betsy Newnam of Beaufort, our Bojangles' Sunrise Photo Contest winner of the week! She snapped this photo of a beautiful sunrise over Turners Creek in Beaufort and has won a $20 gift card to Bojangles'!
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Congratulations to Todd Dini, our Bojangles' Sunrise Photo Contest winner of the week! He snapped this photo of a beautiful sunrise over the Swansboro Waterfront and has won a $20 gift card to Bojangles'!
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Join us in wishing @EngelWX a very happy birthday! Sorry not sorry about these throwback pictures Matt☺️
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ECU Staff cut the rainbow ribbon before welcoming everyone inside the office which is situated inside the new 220,000 square foot Main Campus Student Center.
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The Greenville City Council voted to discontinue its red light camera program Monday by a vote of 5-1.
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How long COVID-19 can be detected on surfaces?
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An Eastern Carolina mother is begging for answers in the search for her missing son. Khalil Jefferson, 22, was last seen on December 2nd at Greensprings Park in Greenville.
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Join us in wishing our Jim Howard a very happy birthday!🎉 @JimWeatherOrNot  is off the rest of the week to celebrate, but don't worry... he will be back on WITN News at Sunrise Monday morning to bring you the latest First Alert Weather updates!
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BABY SEA TURTLES: Aww! Look at them go! Michelle captured video of almost 100 baby sea turtles making their way to the ocean in Pine Knoll Shores!🐢🐢🐢
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The organs of a North Carolina man who died after being struck by a wave in Oak Island will go on to help dozens of people.
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Thank you ♥
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The woman's shirt read “Homeless: The fastest way of becoming a nobody." That was the message that inspired a touching photo in North Carolina on Wednesday.
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Gov. Roy Cooper said this afternoon that he is extending Phase 3 restrictions once again for the state.
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Many people in the U.S. are celebrating cannabis today. But North Carolina is not among the 38 states that allow either recreational or medicinal use of the plant. Do you think it should be legal here and in all 50 states?
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NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERYDAY! John Carney Edwards from Chocowinity took this video yesterday at the Havens Gardens boat landing in Washington, across from Backwater Jacks! John wasn't the only one who enjoyed a delicious seafood meal yesterday on the Pamlico River 🐍🐟🍽
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The city of Kinston will require masks to be worn in public spaces starting Tuesday at 5 p.m.
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We want to welcome Jessica Gavin to WITN as the newest Sunrise Anchor! Starting this upcoming Monday, Jessica will be at the desk at 4:30a.m. for WITN's News at Sunrise.
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