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April 11, 2008

Young & the Restless celebrates 35 years

Beverly Hills the stars of CBS ' perennial soap the "Young and the Restless" gather to celebrate 35-years on the air.

Princeville town manager, 2nd man indicted for fraud, conspiracy

PRINCEVILLE, N.C. (AP) - A grand jury has indicted the interim town manager and another man with fraud in a case involving funds belonging to the Town of Princeville.

New Bern Officer Involved In Accident

A New Bern police officer was involved in a single-car accident on Oaks Road Thursday night.

Carolyn Futrell trial continues into day five

The prosecution rests in the trial of Carolyn Futrell.

Laurean Capture: How it happened

For three months his face was plastered on billboards and the nation was left to wonder what he was thinking and where he was hiding. Today, we have some of those answers.

Winterville Man Found Guilty On Six Drugs And Firearms Charges

RALEIGH - United States Attorney George E.B. Holding announced that in federal court JOHN ANTHONY PETERSON, 27, Winterville, North Carolina, was found guilty on all six counts of the Superseding Indictment, which was returned by a Federal Grand Jury on December 12, 2007. The trial was held before Senior United States District Judge W. Earl Britt.

1st Annual Green Fest celbrates Earth Day

The first annual Green Fest will be held at Colonial Mall on April 19th from 10 am until 3 pm.

Fifth Annual Math Masters Challenge

April 11, 2008-The Pitt County Schools Technology Department will hold the fifth annual Math Masters Challenge April 16 and 17 in Harvey Hall at the Murphy Center at East Carolina University.

PCC’s Albertson Receives Morning Rotary’s Warren Scholarship

GREENVILLE—Michele Albertson, a Pitt Community College Radiography student, was recently named the Greenville Morning Rotary Club’s 2008 Sen. Ed N. Warren Scholarship recipient.

Regional Battle of the Books Competition

April 11, 2008 – Congratulations to Farmville Middle School for earning 3rd place recognition at the Regional Battle of the Books competition.

April 10, 2008

Suspect in slaying of pregnant Marine speaks to the Associated Press

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The Marine arrested in Mexico in the killing of a pregnant colleague is awaiting extradition back to the U.S.

Protecting Kids Online

Parents know, protecting children is the number one priority but who's looking after them when they are online? Workers in Pitt County got a lesson in what to look for and how to protect children from questionable web sites and on-line predators. Lt. Karen Kilpatrick says parents need to know who our kids are talking too and how long they are on-line. Kilpatrick says the best way to protect our children is to educate them. "It's your business to make sure they're aware of the dangers that are out there and the people that are out there that may take advantage of them and the proper monitoring and the proper education will help save that child," said Kilpatrick. If you suspect your child has been contacted by a child predator, don't hesitate to contact police.

Onslow County Red Cross: Highly Performing Chapter

A local chapter of the Red Cross got a high honor today. The Red Cross called Onslow County a Highly Performing Chapter.

The Dangers of Underage Drinking

Statistics show many teenagers start drinking alcohol around age 16 but it's not legal until you're 21. Tonight the Coastal Coalition for Substance Abuse Prevention raised awareness to people at a Boys and Girls Club in Craven County of the dangers of underage drinking.

Ohio Congressman disappointed with Marine Corps response on Lauterbach

An Ohio Congressman says he is disappointed with the Marine Corps answers in the death of Lance Corporal Maria Lauterbach.

Tobacco Heritage Debate

The wealth of the east was built on tobacco, but the golden leaf has long since past as being king of the county. However, one city wants to honor its tobacco past with new road signs.

Holocaust Awareness Day

Students gather to read the names of those who died in the Holocaust

PCC Instructor Never Leaves NC to Teach New Jersey Students

WINTERVILLE—It’s not everyday an instructor in North Carolina lectures a class in New Jersey without ever leaving the Tar Heel State.

North Pitt Attendance Area Middle School String Orchestra

April 9, 2008- The North Pitt Attendance Area Middle School String Orchestra (NPAAMSSO), a group consisting of four students from Bethel School, sixteen students from Stokes School, and five students from Wellcome Middle School, participated in the Eastern Region Orchestra Festival at Fayetteville State University on April 9, 2008.

2008 Greenville-Pitt County Senior Games

April 10, 2008- The Greenville-Pitt County Senior Games Program is a leading health promotion and well-being program for the citizens in Pitt County.

AP NewsBreak: Bragg’s 82nd to again serve as quick-reaction force

WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) - The Army's 82nd Airborne Division will reclaim its role as the nation's quick-reaction force in 2009, once again keeping a unit on alert and ready to jump into combat anywhere in the world within 18 hours.

GOP candidates for governor debate taxes, economy in Pinehurst

PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina's four Republican candidates for governor say they're committed to cutting spending in state government.

Carteret woman arrested on multiple prescription drug charges

Sandy M Lachiusa W/F, 33 YOA, of Havelock, NC. was arrested Tuesday, April 08, 2008 and charged with multiple felony drug violations following an investigation by narcotics officers from Havelock Police, Carteret County Sheriff’s Department and Craven County Sheriff’s Department.