News 12

Headlines for WCTI News 12.

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The city of New Bern welcomed community for an afternoon of art Saturday. This is the 5th mural painted by the community and the Craven Arts Council.

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Rallying for breast cancer awareness. An event in New today included community advocates and experts, along with breast cancer survivors.

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AP reports a registered sex offender delivered the opening prayer at a New Bern event featuring Michael Whatley. News 12 reviewed court records and has contacted the Craven County GOP and Whatley campaign for comment.

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The Atlantic Beach Police Department hosted a blue badge Bash cookout with a cop this evening, bringing together all kind of local businesses and community members.

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A BBQ pig cooking contest started Friday in Morehead City, supporting the local fire and EMS crews.

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New Bern Craven Public Library hosted a book sale Saturday. Allowing visitors to grab as many books as they like for any dollar donation.

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⛳ Craven County Crime Stoppers will host its fourth annual golf tournament Oct. 2 at River Bend Golf & Country Club. Registration closes Sept. 25.

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🏈 THE BLITZ EXTRA | WEEK 4

J.H. Rose and Northside-Pinetown move to 4-0, East Duplin wins a rivalry battle and Ayden-Grifton rallies with 30 unanswered.

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ECU football is back, and with the start of home games also comes the start of fully digital parking passes.

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The City of New Bern, like so many across the country, is remembering the devastation that took place on September 11th, 2001.

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ECU football is back, and game day parking passes are now fully digital. Fans are encouraged to arrive early, have their QR barcode ready and make sure their pass matches the event.

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Jets roared overhead in Havelock as the community paused to remember the lives lost in the Sept. 11 terror attacks, with flags lowered to half-staff and residents bringing their own tributes.

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A New Bern man was sentenced to 30 to 48 months in prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from a 2024 incident in which he fired at three Onslow County deputies.

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The community is invited to help shape a new mural honoring Fountain artist and luthier Freeman Vines. A public forum is set for 5:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Fountain Community Building.

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Pamlico County High School earned a B performance grade and reported major gains in AP achievement and career credentials. CTE students earned 683 industry credentials, more than double the previous year.

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ECU Health CFO Brian Dunn has been named one of Becker’s Hospital Review’s 41 Rural Hospital and Health System CFOs to Know for 2026.

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A moving 9/11 tribute was held Friday morning at the New Bern Firemen’s Museum, honoring the lives lost and those forever impacted. A silent parade is planned around sunset, starting in Bridgeton and ending at the circle in New Bern.

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An Onslow County woman faces arson and other felony charges after investigators said a fire was intentionally set at a Jones County home. Deputies and firefighters rescued two dogs.

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First responders climbed TowneBank Tower at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium Friday morning to honor those killed in the Sept. 11 attacks. The climb began at 8:46 a.m., the moment the first plane struck the World Trade Center.

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Roxy, a 2-year-old pit bull terrier mix, is available for adoption at Craven-Pamlico Animal Services. Her adoption fee is $62.50 as part of the shelter’s Lonely-Hearts Club.

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