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North Carolina mother whose son was killed by his father in murder-suicide backs bill named after him
PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Nearly 13 years ago, an unthinkable tragedy rocked the small town of Grifton. Now, one mother is turning heartbreak into hope. “We’re working on 13 years since my son was murdered,” said Christy Melvin. “That night is a night I’ll never forget.” On July 13, 2012, Melvin received a call from her then-husband, C.J. Adams. “He was mad about something,” she said. “He was fussing, he was cussing.
Greenville police arrest suspect in secret peeping incident
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Greenville police arrested a man and charged him in an incident where he was seen placing his phone under a woman’s skirt and recording. Greenville Police Department Public Information Officer Kristen Hunter told WNCT’s Erin Jenkins the incident happened Monday morning. Officials at the Target at 3040 Evans Street were called around 10:45 a.m. The woman said initially she observed a man who she believed was following her around the store.
Greenville police arrest suspect in secret peeping incident
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Greenville police arrested a man and charged him in an incident where he was seen placing his phone under a woman’s skirt and recording. Greenville Police Department Public Information Officer Kristen Hunter told WNCT’s Erin Jenkins the incident happened Monday morning. Officials at the Target at 3040 Evans Street were called around 10:45 a.m. The woman said initially she observed a man who she believed was following her around the store.
‘I see the world with brand new eyes:’ North Carolina woman shares journey with kidney disease
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) – March is Kidney Disease Awareness Month. The CDC says about 15 percent of adults in the United States have Chronic Kidney Disease. That equals about 35 million people. Chariesse Boyd, from Greenville, is one of those people. She was diagnosed with kidney failure in 2015. “I see the world with brand new eyes,” Boyd said. Boyd did dialysis in her home for a few years. “Nothing is as effective as your born organs,” she said.
Teen charged with killing Jayden Harrison whose body was found outside Planet Fitness in North Carolina
GREENVILLE, NC (WNCT) — Greenville police have arrested and charged a teen in the 2023 murder of a man whose body was found outside Planet Fitness. Greenville police released a media update Friday evening that announced the news. They also said the teen is involved in a case six months prior, on December 10, 2022, when another young man was shot multiple times in the area of Kinsey Loop in Winterville.
Man shot in unprovoked attack in Greenville, suspect in custody
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — A suspect is in custody after Greenville police said a man, who is an employee from East Carolina University, was shot in an unprovoked attack Wednesday morning that forced a school into lockdown.
Person shot in unprovoked attack in Greenville, suspect in custody Original
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — A suspect is in custody after Greenville police said a person, who is a possible employee from East Carolina University, was shot in an unprovoked attack Wednesday morning that forced a school into lockdown.
Baby found in dumpster in North Carolina doing well at hospital, police say; juvenile mother located
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Greenville police have located the juvenile mother of a baby found in a dumpster on Sunday. On Monday, officials said the mother, who was not identified, was located on Sunday after the baby was found. Detectives contacted the North Carolina Department of Social Services to assist with the investigation. No charges have been filed, and police said the baby was doing well at ECU Health Medical Center.
North Carolina doctors warn flu, RSV numbers could spike over holidays
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — It’s the time of year when viruses and infections are spreading. ECU Health doctors say they’re seeing a big peak in illnesses, especially in their younger patients. “The middle of October is where we started to see the most current peaks start and it’s gone up week after week,” said Dr. Matthew Ledoux, the ECU Health pediatrician-in-chief. ECU Health is seeing several cases of the flu, both strains A and B, as well as RSV.
North Carolina family remembers son’s death five months later
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Monday marked five months since Jayden Harrison, 22, was murdered. On July 4, around midnight, Greenville Police found Harrison in the Greenville Planet Fitness parking lot. His family is still remembering his legacy in the same spots with a memorial. Jayden’s mother, Susan, has not stopped looking for answers. She’s been busy over the last few months making and putting up signs around the community as well as keeping up Jayden’s memorial in the parking lot.
Greenville police arrest three in shooting that kills 1, injures 3
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) – Three suspects have been arrested in Tuesday night’s shooting that left one dead and three injured. Trevon Jenkins, 25, and Dashaun Payton, 29, were arrested and each charged with one count of murder, according to information from the Pitt County Detention Center. Greenville Police said in a media release issued Wednesday afternoon that Xysean Mayfield, 18, has been charged with felony accessory after the fact.
Greenville police: At least 4 shot, 1 dead, victims each around age 18
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Greenville police say at least four people — each around age 18 — were shot on Tuesday, with one victim passing away from their injuries. WNCT’s Erin Jenkins was in the area of Red Oak Grill and Grocery, which is located on Greenville Boulevard. She reported a heavy police presence at the scene. Crime scene tape was also up. Officials did not indicate a motive for the shooting. Law enforcement was searching for the suspect(s).
Greenville police still seek tips in Planet Fitness murder
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Greenville police continue to investigate the shooting death of a man at Planet Fitness three weeks ago. Jayden Harrison, 22, was found shot to death in the parking lot of Planet Fitness on July 4. The Greenville Police Department is now treating the case as a homicide after saying Harrison was shot. So far, investigators have received very little information to help them solve the case.
North Carolina bill would allow restaurants to have ‘Happy Hour’ deals, to-go drinks
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — There’s a push in the North Carolina General Assembly to give provide more options at a better price for those who are looking for an adult beverage. A new bill would allow restaurants in the state to have “Happy Hour” deals and serve to-go drinks. Currently, they can only offer drink specials all day long. It also would allow ABC stores to be open seven days a week, including on Sundays. “Anything that gets people downtown.
6 shot, 1 dead, after dispute in West Greenville neighborhood
GREENVILLE, NC (WNCT) — Greenville police say six people were shot, one who died, after a dispute that happened just before midnight Sunday. Officers responded to the 1100 and 1200 blocks of West 6th Street in Greenville for the report of gunshots. They found a 45-year-old man dead at the scene. Five others were confirmed injured after being shot. They were transported to ECU Health Medical Center, each with non-life-threatening injuries. Detectives were still investigating the incident Monday.
Texas Rangers sell Down East Wood Ducks; Report: Team will move to Spartanburg, S.C.
ARLINGTON, Texas (WNCT) — The Texas Rangers on Tuesday announced the sale of two of its minor league affiliates, the Down East Wood Ducks and the Hickory Crawdads. The Rangers announced the sale of both teams to Diamond Baseball Holdings, an organization that owns and operates several Minor League teams connected to Major League Baseball. The press release was first posted by Lenoir County Public Information Officer Bryan Hanks on his Facebook page.
Two people on board OK after small plane crashes in Greenville
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — A small single-engine plane with two people on board crashed in Pitt County Friday morning, not far from Pitt-Greenville Airport. PGV Airport Director Bill Hopper confirmed to WNCT’s Erin Jenkins that the plane crashed about one-half mile southwest of the airport.
To the moon and beyond: North Carolina native a part of NASA’s Artemis II mission
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Eastern North Carolina is shooting for the moon. Christina Koch grew up in Jacksonville. She’s now one of the crew members for NASA’s latest Artemis II mission to the moon. “I am excited that anyone is going on this mission,” Koch said in an exclusive interview Tuesday with WNCT. “We are taking humans back to the moon!” Koch attended and graduated from White Oak High School in Jacksonville.
Man dies after being shot, crashing vehicle into North Carolina apartment building, police say
GREENVILLE, NC — Greenville Police are investigating the death of a man after investigators said he crashed a vehicle into an apartment building. He was also found with a gunshot wound. On Monday, just after midnight, officers responded to 1806 E. 1st Street, Apt. S1, The District at Tar River, in reference to a vehicle crashing into a building and a report of shots fired in the area. Police found a 2000 Nissan Maxima had crashed into an apartment with a person inside.
Man charged after shooting at North Carolina high school football game
WALLACE, N.C. (WNCT) — A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with Friday night’s shooting at a high-school football game between Wallace-Rose Hill and James Kenan, according to the Duplin County Sheriff’s Office. Rajon Jarmel Faison, 20, of Warsaw, has been charged with discharging a firearm, inciting a riot, carrying a concealed firearm on school property and disorderly conduct stemming from the incident at the game played at Legion Stadium in Wallace.
Free Narcan now available from vending machine at North Carolina county’s detention center
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) – Officials are hoping more lives will be saved with the addition of a Narcan vending machine at the Pitt County Detention Center. The vending machine offering free Narcan was placed in the magistrate’s office using a grant from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. “This is something that is going to be positive for the community, something that is going to be helpful for the community, said Jason Jackson, the detention center’s programs coordinator.
Empty pink chairs in North Carolina honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Pink chairs are scattered throughout Pitt County businesses. They’re empty and people aren’t allowed to sit in them. It’s known as the Empty Pink Chair initiative. “It reminds us of the women who we’ve lost to breast cancer,” said Dr. Bruce F. Schroeder, medical director at Carolina Breast Imaging Specialists. “This is an empty chair they would have filled.” Carolina Breast Imaging Specialists is sponsoring the initiative.
Hyde County crews battle 500-acre fire
SWAN QUARTER, N.C. (WNCT) – Crews were battling a 500-acre brush fire in Hyde County Sunday evening. Joey Williams, Hyde County emergency management director, said the fire was in the woods of private land off of New Lake Road in the county. The fire is not near any structures. North Carolina Forestry, Hyde County Emergency Services and the Hyde County Sheriff’s Department are working to contain the fire. Williams said people should avoid the area if possible.
One person dies, three firefighters injured after fire sets off explosion at La Grange farm
LA GRANGE, N.C. (WNCT) — A brush fire set off fireworks at a farm, killing one person and sending three firefighters to the hospital on Friday. Two of those injured firefighters were in critical condition officials said. Murry Stroud, Public Information Director for Lenoir County, said the incident happened at 3:15 p.m. on Friday.
‘It’ll always be something you deal with:’ It’s been two years since COVID-19 found in North Carolina
by: Erin Jenkins Posted: Mar 4, 2022 / 07:47 AM EST / Updated: Mar 4, 2022 / 07:48 AM EST GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — COVID-19 numbers and hospitalizations are declining In North Carolina. Many people are encouraged by the downward trends, but it’s taken a long time to get to this point. Two years ago on Mar. 3, 2020, Governor Roy Cooper announced the first confirmed COVID-19 case in North Carolina. “We are where we are,” said Dr. Ron May, CarolinaEast chief medical officer.
Family: Missing NC woman found safe in Las Vegas
by: Erin Jenkins, Jason O. Boyd Posted: Feb 25, 2022 / 08:46 AM EST Updated: Feb 25, 2022 / 08:46 AM EST LAS VEGAS (WNCT) — A Pitt County native who went missing after she left her home in Greensboro to fly to a pageant in Las Vegas has been found. Lejourney Farrow was found in Las Vegas on Thursday, according to a Facebook post her brother made. The post read, “Thank you everyone who sent prayers our way. Love all of y’all. Update: LeJourney has been found. She is stuck in Vegas.
Family: North Carolina woman missing on way to pageant found safe in Las Vegas
by: Erin Jenkins, Jason O. Boyd Posted: Feb 24, 2022 / 03:35 PM EST Updated: Feb 24, 2022 / 03:35 PM EST LAS VEGAS (WNCT) — A Pitt County native who went missing after she left her home in Greensboro to fly to a pageant in Las Vegas has been found. Lejourney Farrow was found in Las Vegas on Thursday, according to a Facebook post her brother made. The post read, “Thank you everyone who sent prayers our way. Love all of y’all. Update: LeJourney has been found. She is stuck in Vegas.
Family continues search for missing Pitt County, NC native Lejourney Farrow
by: Erin Jenkins Posted: Feb 23, 2022 / 08:01 AM EST / Updated: Feb 23, 2022 / 08:01 AM EST GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — An Eastern North Carolina family is asking for help in finding 21-year-old Lejourney Farrow. Farrow is a Pitt County native who attended D.H. Conley High School and Pitt Community College. Her family said she was living with an aunt in Greensboro before going missing. Greensboro Police Department said Farrow was last seen on Feb. 10 and was reported missing on Feb. 19.
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