Jessica Bobula

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - It may be more difficult for farmers in Eastern Carolina to harvest their crops after the tropical storm came through the area early Tuesday morning. The strong winds pushed down crops like tobacco, cotton, and corn, making it difficult for farmers to harvest them. This could have a financial toll in the long run for farmers like Glen Ipock. Ipock farms in New Bern and said the wind badly damaged at least 15% of his tobacco crops.

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - ECU students are returning to campus and those who don't comply with the face covering requirement could face a fine or even be expelled from the university. A letter from Virginia Hardy, Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, and Lynn Roeder, Associate Vice Chancellor Dean of Students, to ECU faculty, outlines protocol developed by the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities to face covering violations.