1+ hour, 17+ min ago (322+ words) KINSTON, N.C. (WITN) - Formal hearings for protests filed against councilman-elect Les Lipford and mayor-elect Kareem Moore were held on Monday at the Lenoir County Board of Elections, after protests were filed alleging they didn't live within city limits. Both protests were dismissed. Moore's protest brought by Maria President was dismissed by the board due to her not being in attendance at the meeting. But it is possible that she can refile again. Moore's campaign team is calling on the board to certify his election, saying that it is inconsistent with state law for the board to be holding up his certification when there is no evidence provided in the filed protest that he lives outside of city limits. The meeting continued with Lenoir County GOP Chairman Sean Keenan providing evidence in support of his amended protest filed against councilman-elect Les Lipford,…...

2+ hour, 7+ min ago (366+ words) CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - In a show of hands, the Carteret County Board of Elections has decided to send the Morehead City election protest to Raleigh for further review. "It was a hard decision, but we were not placed on this board to make easy decisions," Carteret County Board of Elections chair Jeanette Deese said. The board voted 3-2 in favor of finding "substantial evidence" or potential voting irregularities during the board's evidentiary hearing at the Carteret County Courthouse Monday morning. Incumbent Mayor Jerry Jones filed the election protest hearing. Monday's hearing consists of testimonies from voters who claim they were turned away on election day. "I know people are going to try to twist this around, but it's not about me, and it's not about my opponent, Lee Stiles. This is about the right to vote," Jones said. Witnesses took the…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago (177+ words) Sunday starts off cloudy and cool, but skies will clear quickly with plenty of sunshine warming the highs into the mid 60s. Another reinforcing cold front Sunday night will drop temperatures a bit ... Sunday starts off cloudy and cool, but skies will clear quickly with plenty of sunshine warming the highs into the mid 60s. Another reinforcing cold front Sunday night will drop temperatures a bit more for Monday, keeping the afternoon highs in the mid 60s under continues sunny skies. By Tuesday, southerly winds return with a corresponding jump in temps to the low 70s with increasing clouds ahead of the next approaching cold front. Our next system arrives Tuesday night through Wednesday with a 4060% chance of rain along with gusty south winds lifting the highs into the mid 70s. Thanksgiving looks cooler, clearer, and breezy at times, with highs in the 50s and the…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago (112+ words) NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) - Three dogs were killed after a house in New Bern caught fire. Sunday, just before 9 p.m., New Bern Fire-Rescue went to a fire in the 1800 block of Hazel Avenue. When crews ... NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) - Three dogs were killed after a house in New Bern caught fire. Sunday, just before 9 p.m., New Bern Fire-Rescue went to a fire in the 1800 block of Hazel Avenue. When crews arrived, one person was out of the home safely, but three dogs did not survive. Officials say the fire is out, and investigators are on scene now working to determine the cause....

3+ day, 8+ hour ago (247+ words) Windy conditions pick up midweek, as clouds and rain chances increase through Thursday morning. Wednesday afternoon and evening carry the highest chance, as we warm to the 70s before falling to the ... A mix of clouds and sunshine will linger for the early afternoon hours, as clouds and passing showers/storms develop later in the day. This will be part of a cold front that will move in across ENC. Severe weather remains low, but isolated wind gusts and small hail are possible. Humidity slightly increases, making it feel a bit muggy. The front will pass by later tonight and into Sunday morning as we begin to clear the skies throughout the day. Temperatures go from the 70s to the 60s. Overnight lows dip to the 40s. Monday will start chilly with 40s and 50s, then warming into the mid-60s, with calm breezes. Sunshine will be shining…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago (129+ words) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (CNN) " Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents mistakenly detained a teenager who is an intern at the Superior Court in Providence, Rhode Island. Thursday's situation was caught on video outside the courthouse. The video shows ICE agents detaining the 16-year-old intern. The agents took him out of a vehicle that was being driven by Superior Court Associate Justice Joseph McBurney, who was taking the teen to school. The agents allegedly ignored the teen, who insisted they were detaining the wrong person. Agents restrained the teen's hands behind his back and took him across the street. He was eventually released after his identity was verified. A federal spokesperson said ICE was looking for a child predator and briefly questioned someone who resembled the target....

3+ day, 19+ hour ago (278+ words) The waves of showers early this afternoon will come to an end as clouds and cooler air settle in. We could see a few light showers later in the evening, but most stay dry. We will hold in the 50s and ... The waves of showers early this afternoon will come to an end as clouds and cooler air settle in. We could see a few light showers later in the evening, but most stay dry. We will hold in the 50s and 60s for the remainder of the day, as lows hold in the upper 50s. The weekend will be 50/50, as rounds of showers are expected to start on the morning of Saturday, followed by a lull by mid-morning. By mid- to late afternoon, a secondary round of showers and a few isolated thunderstorms may be possible. Highs warm to the 70s. Rain is out post…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago (188+ words) An approaching cold front will bring scattered showers Friday night through mid morning Saturday, with a few more showers returning around sunset into the evening hours. Highs will peak in the mid 70s ... Plenty of clouds, along with a north breeze, will cap the highs in the low 60s Thursday aftenoon. The clouds will stick around through Friday, but again rain is unlikely. A wind switch to the south will lift Friday's highs back up to around 70" For more information, download and check the WITN Weather App for live radar and video updates. Two students, instructor carjacked at Onslow County School high school First Lady Melania Trump, Second Lady Usha Vance visit Camp Lejeune & New River Wildlife officials confirm contagious deer disease in Edgecombe County DEPUTIES: Man knocks door-to-door for gas in Bertie County Paramedic, 27, dies after being hit by vehicle while…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago (125+ words) GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - As immigration raids intensify in the state, protests are being held here in the east as concerns about immigration raids are growing. After recent ICE activity in cities such as Raleigh and Charlotte, residents fear Eastern North Carolina may be next. Residents rallied at the Greenville Town Common to speak out against any future action. Demonstrators say they're urging local leaders to oppose any future action. According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in a statement released on Wednesday, over 250 people have been arrested in Charlotte alone. Gov. Josh Stein, regarding raids in Charlotte, called on federal agents to "target violent criminals," and not "people simply going about their lives because of the color of their skin."...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago (501+ words) If you are heading to any Christmas parades, bring a light jacket for the morning, then change that to a hat and sunglasses for the afternoon. Lows drop to the 40s at night. Winds will come out of the ... Prevailing winds will continue to keep us cool for the afternoon, as clouds begin to break, and we'll end the day with partly cloudy skies. Temperatures will be in the 50s & 60s, and lows in the 40s. We will see a change of scenery for Friday, as we will see a few showers early, then showers become hit-and-miss in the day. Highs warm to the upper 60s and lower 70s, with a south breeze. Showers increase later in the evening, especially north of Highway 64. If you are heading to any Christmas parades, bring a light jacket for the morning, as we could see a few showers, then…...