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'9 On Your Side' bringing you the latest in news, weather, & sports across Eastern North Carolina. Proud member of Nexstar Media Inc.
Joined July 2009
2,500 Xanax bars seized; 4 arrests made in raid of ECU fraternity house
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Archie, the firstborn child and son of Duchess Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, is 2 today. George Clooney, who many in Hollywood say is royalty, is 60 today.
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In a #DurhamNC court on Wednesday, Craig Hicks pled guilty to murdering three Muslim #UNC students in #ChapelHillNC in February 2015.
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BREAKING: Police in Uvalde, Texas, are investigating a shooting at the Uvalde Memorial Park on Thursday night, where police say people were injured.
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A school bus driver in Georgia drove her normal route this week even though her district closed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Charlene Strickland was transporting hot meals instead of students. Here’s a look at her mission to keep kids fed.
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BREAKING NEWS: TMZ reports U.S. soccer legend Hope Solo was arrested in Winston-Salem on Thursday for driving while impaired and resisting arrest.
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Evangelist Franklin Graham brought his "Decision America" Tar Heel State 8 city tour to Greenville. He preached Wednesday at The Pitt County Fairgrounds.
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Democratic Presidential Candidate Pete Buttigieg attended a church service at the Greenleaf Christian Church in Goldsboro Sunday. Buttigieg sat down with Rev. Dr. Barber after to talk about a few issues.
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Cheslie Kryst, a 27-year-old lawyer from Charlotte who represents prison inmates for free, won the Miss USA title on Thursday night.
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NC Sen. Don Davis (D-Pitt) issued a statement on calling for East Carolina University Interim Chancellor Dan Gerlach to be reinstated after he was placed on administrative leave following online posts of him interacting with students at a Greenville bar.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY: It's a big day for musician's birthdays. Legendary Beetle Paul McCartney is 78. Country music star Blake Shelton is 45.
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Greenville’s Sup Dogs was crowned Friday night Best College Bar by Barstool Sports.
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FINAL FOUR BOUND AGAIN: The train just keeps on rolling. There may be no competitor that can stop Sup Dogs in Greenville from a three-peat.
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Republican candidate for Governor, and Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina, Mark Robinson made campaign stops in four different Eastern NC counties Thursday.
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B's Barbecue restaurant in Greenville has been featured in Southern Living's top 10 list of "The South's Best BBQ Joints of 2019."
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY: One is a superstar singer and the other is Superman. Adele is 33 today and Henry Cavill is 38.
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Ben Affleck might be done with superhero movies, but at least he’ll be fondly remembered. According to a recent poll, nearly one in three Americans still think he’s the best on-screen Batman.
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CLOSER TO A THREE-PEAT: Sup Dogs is still alive and kicking in its quest to win Barstool Sports' Best Bar contest for the third straight year.
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Three U.S. Marines detained a hostile passenger who caused a disruption by making threatening comments during a flight from Japan to Texas, Monday, May 4.
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The Princess of Wales revealed Tuesday that her cancer is in remission after an emotional visit to the hospital where she received treatment last year.
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SUP DOGS BACK ON TOP: After finishing as runner-up last year, Sup Dogs wins the Barstool Best Bar in America competition for the third time. It follows wins in 2019 and 2020. More on the big win on 9OYS News at 10 and 11.
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ONLINE ORIGINALS: Will Parker Byrd defy the odds and one day take the field for the East Carolina University baseball team? His coach and teammates remain optimistic.
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BREAKING NEWS: Gov. Roy Cooper has signed an executive order that his office says will take several steps to defend access to reproductive health services in NC.
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USA PROUD: WNCT is now one of 171 Nexstar stations across the country to begin daily broadcasts of the nation anthem!
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East Carolina University has confirmed that eight students and three employees have tested positive for COVID-19.
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A home in Kinston has been renovated to be a haven for youth. Clicked the link to learn more.
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Carolina Panthers encourage fallen West Craven High football player’s family to “Keep…
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East Carolina junior catcher Justin Wilcoxen has been selected the first American Athletic Conference Player of the Week according to an announcement by the league Monday afternoon.
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IT’S BACK! A classic broadcast tradition returns! Starting today, we’ll begin each broadcast day by airing the national anthem.
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Protests on #ECU campus right now. #HandsUpDontShoot #ICantBreathe #EricGarner #Ferguson
http://t.co/3hliyub18e.
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Greenville North State opens 2017 Little League World Series with perfect game
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TRY, TRY AGAIN: Poseidon the baby kangaroo had a little trouble getting back into his mom's pouch at the San Antonio Zoo on Thursday. The zoo says the six-and-a-half-month-old has a harder time fitting into the pouch as he grows.
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Mountain goats living in the Olympic National Park are now being removed because they have developed a strong appetite for human pee.
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Kinston native Brandon Ingram supplies hundreds of students with school supplies
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East Carolina University has confirmed that 938 students and 33 employees have tested positive for COVID-19.
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JUST IN: Democrat Roy Cooper wins reelection for governor in North Carolina.
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HEADING HOME: After 134 days in the NICU, Hartley Moon is heading home with her parents. She was born premature and weighed in at one pound, four ounces. The team that took care of her held a special graduation send-off on Wednesday.
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Conley stuns Rose to highlight “Touchdown Monday” http://t.co/5ZA9GJ1ztG
http://t.co/IZ8UOpQr3V.
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Two are dead and four others are shot, all juveniles, after an early morning shooting off of Eugene Street in Durham.
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“The House bill is the only way, the only way, to deliver these stimulus checks,” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., insisted on the Senate floor Tuesday.
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jUST IN: Mugshots released of all 4 officers charged in George Floyd’s death
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The family of a 5-year-old boy who was thrown by a stranger off a third-floor balcony at the Mall of America in Minnesota this month says he's alert and conscious and no longer in critical condition.
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Local couple shares their ECU gameday engagement http://t.co/kETU5K5MLY
http://t.co/jLUPgevI0S.
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In less than two weeks, 129 formerly incarcerated individuals in Durham will be chosen to participate in the city’s guaranteed basic income pilot program.
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#PiratesofECU beat NC State 42-28. This is the first time ECU has beaten both NCSU and UNC in the same season. http://t.co/dVE2WbQswg.
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“@ECUAthletics: @Capn_Carden5 and @FreakMagic2 pose for pictures following their final practice. #Thanks4TheMemories
http://t.co/Iqoph3oWAD”.
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Congratulations #PiratesofECU graduates from 9 On Your Side - http://t.co/2V3whEWYdJ
http://t.co/WkA4XyakUM.
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JUST IN: The North Carolina State Board of Elections certified the results of the November general election, awarding the state's 15 electoral votes to President Trump.
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After moving into their new condominium in June 2022, Umar Abdullah and his expectant wife were ready to welcome their daughter. They met their neighbors, and soon enough, a newborn was kicking around the place.
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ECU ranked No. 1 in Southeast for “Best Bank for the Buck” http://t.co/06ho26B1Lr
http://t.co/WAGhtmwIgO.
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Superstar Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has given Vice President Harris permission to use the song “Freedom” throughout her presidential campaign.
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Former President Donald Trump said he would endorse Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson for governor in a move many delegates expect will cement Robinson's place as the front-runner.
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Chowan’s Bryce Witt was one of three from the school to participate for Team Gaither. Witt was 15 of 21 for 131 yards and a TD. He completed seven of eight passes for 66 yards on his touchdown drive.
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BREAKING NEWS: Elizabeth City police arrest a Greenville woman after they said she hit two protesters with her vehicle on Monday. Police are looking into it as a possible hate crime.
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WATCH: Drone video shows gym of Panama City school destroyed by Hurricane Michael
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Chipotle lovers rejoice! Chipotle Mexican Grill coming to Greenville. Read more: http://t.co/0SfuPGGuY4
#GreenvilleNC #Chipotle.
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A year after the death of George Floyd and amid a barrage of restrictive voting laws being passed by state legislatures, LaTosha Brown’s group is redoubling its march toward increasing the political power of Black communities.
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RIP JEFF CHARLES: "The Voice of the Pirates," Jeff Charles, passes away on Friday, East Carolina University Sports Information announces.
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BREAKING NEWS: Kicker Owen Daffer hits a 54-yard field goal as time expires as ECU beats Navy, 38-35. It's the first win over Navy since 2011 for the Pirates (7-4). Highlights and reactions with Brian Bailey on 9OYS News at 11. (ECU Sports Information photo)
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ECU Pirate Baseball team joins forces with Make-A-Wish Eastern North Carolina to grant wish
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY: The start of June rings in birthday wishes today from two of our favorite actors: Morgan Freeman (84) and Tom Holland (25).
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The Pitt County Board of Commissioners has issued a declaration of a State of Emergency for all unincorporated areas of Pitt County, effective 5:00 pm on Wednesday.
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New. old. Compromise? What do you think? #9OYS is headed to campus to find out. Give us your feedback! http://t.co/bwxv17dUnM.
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Earning the rank of Eagle Scout is no easy task. When you’re one of the first females in the nation to earn an honor historically reserved for males, it’s extra special.
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For our Spanish speaking viewers, please share on your page. The latest on Hurricane Florence and emergency preparations.
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FDA warns of chocolate, caramel candies potentially contaminated with hepatitis A
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The Scullery in Greenville posted a picture to Facebook of a check for $5,615.93 saying it was being mailed as a donation to the American Immigration Council.
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“With gun violence on the rise, we must do everything in our power to keep our communities safe,” North Carolina's Attorney General Josh Stein said on Monday.
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A 10-year-old boy from Florida ran a mile to honor a Mooresville, N.C. police officer who was killed in the line of duty over the weekend.
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That's the game! Pirates Win 70-41 over UNC! #ECUndaunted Under purple skies too! http://t.co/1Ez7pYz6uN.
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Congressman Dr. Greg Murphy began his Thursday in New Bern, having a roundtable discussion with elected officials. He also toured the Craven County Sheriff’s Office and finished up meeting with officials in Jones County.
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#PiratesofECU 28 VA Tech 21 | First Pirate win in Blacksburg since 1991 http://t.co/8NziAGjxMn.
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Help us wish 9OYS reporter and weekend morning anchor Adrianna Hargrove a Happy Birthday today.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Two female singing superstars share birthdays today. Reba McEntire is 66 today and Lady Gaga is 35
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Two East Carolina University football players who were arrested last weekend on simple assault charges in Greenville are no longer with the team.
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