Jones County commissioners approve budget with cuts to sheriff's office (2024)

Jones County commissioners approve budget with cuts to sheriff's office

Jones County commissioners approved the 2024-25 budget and cuts of $100,000 to the sheriff's office budget on Monday.

Jones County commissioners approve budget with cuts…

Jones County commissioners approved the 2024-25 budget and cuts of $100,000 to the sheriff's office budget on Monday.

Ayden-Grifton senior anticipates next level after…

WNCT's Gabby Sartori spoke with an Ayden-Grifton graduate who excels in and out of the classroom. She also takes a look at D.H. Conley's graduation on Friday.

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Teenager shot, killed in Goldsboro

Goldsboro police officers were investigating a shooting that killed a teenager at a business Friday.

Jones County commissioners approve budget with cuts to sheriff's office (3)

Heating Up With Holly: Dust storms

Dust storms are unexpected, unpredictable, and can sweep across desert landscapes at any time. Meteorologist Holly Baker has more on them in her latest segment.

Jones County commissioners approve budget with cuts to sheriff's office (4)

Kinston teen earns Associates Degree one month before…

There’s a big jump from a high school diploma too a college graduation, but what if you finish college before high school?

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WNCT.com’s Food Truck Fridays: Ameri-Thai Backyard…

Simma Elliot is happiest when she’s serving people. Now she gets to do that while running her own food truck with her husband, Bill Elliott.

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Charter School in Kinston permanently closing

After 28 years of serving as one of Eastern North Carolina's charter schools, Children's Village Academy in Kinston is closing its doors.

Jones County commissioners approve budget with cuts to sheriff's office (7)

Lenoir County gets damage, power outages from storm

Areas of Lenoir County suffered power outages and damage after thunderstorms moved through the area Thursday night.

Jones County commissioners approve budget with cuts to sheriff's office (8)

Parker Byrd shares inspiring words with fifth graders…

East Carolina University baseball player Parker Byrd made a stop at Ayden Elementary School on Thursday to share some wisdom with graduating fifth graders. Sarah Gray Barr has more on this.

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Local groups address summer meal gap

It's called the "Summer Meal Gap," and it's that period of time between school letting out and resuming when millions of children across the nation lose their primary access to food. Sarah Gray Barr has more on this.

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Final preparations underway for businesses as Big…

Whether it's regulars to the tournament or first timers, the week of Big Rock Blue Marlin tournament never disappoints. Tournament directors say this year is expected to bring out record numbers and with more people in town comes busier restaurants and hotels. Erin Jenkins has more on this.

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New autism facility in Farmville aims to bring inclusivity…

A new state-of-the-art facility for children with autism and their families has opened in Farmville. Gabby Sartori has more on it and what it has to offer.

Thirteen new bike racks installed in downtown Greenville

New bike racks have been installed in downtown Greenville in an effort to provide more consistent, visible, and secure bike parking options while promoting active mobility. Sarah Gray Barr has more on this.