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Police: Pool chemicals caused accidental explosion at New Bern home
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (21+ words) WCTI Police: Pool chemicals caused accidental explosion at New Bern home...
Big Rock heads into final day with Marlin Fever still on top, release races tightening
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (486+ words) The final day of the 68th Annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament has arrived, and Marlin Fever's record-setting catch remains the fish every crew in the fleet is chasing. No blue marlin reached the scales on either Day 4 or Day 5, leaving…...
Eastern Carolina seafood leader attends White House signing of fisheries proclamation
9+ hour, 33+ min ago (147+ words) A familiar face from Eastern Carolina was at the White House this week, as President Trump signed a proclamation focused on the American seafood industry. Brent Fulcher, Chairman of the North Carolina Fisheries Association and member of the Southern Shrimp…...
Beachgoers urged to stay out of Emerald Isle ocean until rip current conditions improve
22+ hour, 7+ min ago (79+ words) WCTI Red flags are flying in Emerald Isle on Friday, June 12, according to town officials. The Town of Emerald Isle said no swimming is advised while red flags are in place because of the increased risk of strong and dangerous…...
With football season nearing, Eastern Carolina teams train at FCA camp in Rocky Mount
10+ hour, 3+ min ago (94+ words) WCTI With high school football season less than two months away, several Eastern Carolina teams are already putting in work for the fall. Croatan, Kinston, and Parrott Academy traveled to NC Wesleyan University in Rocky Mount this week to take…...
Sound Rivers: Only two sites fail this week's Swim Guide tests in Neuse, Tar-Pamlico
11+ hour, 15+ min ago (125+ words) Most swimming sites across the lower Neuse and Tar-Pamlico watersheds met recreational water-quality standards this week, according to Sound Rivers. The environmental nonprofit reported only two sites failed this week's Swim Guide testing: Slocum Creek in Havelock and River Bend…...
Big Rock Tournament day 5 continues as Double B crew fishes out of Atlantic Beach
15+ hour, 14+ min ago (228+ words) We are continuing our coverage of Big Rock this week as day 5 continues. News 12s Alaina Laster spent a day out at sea with the "Double B" a boat based in Atlantic Beach. It was a rough day at sea on…...
City of Washington staff evaluates downtown outage issues as crews work to restore power
13+ hour, 50+ min ago (46+ words) WCTI City of Washington staff evaluates downtown outage issues as crews work to restore power The City of Washington Mayor Ellen Brabo posted the following about a power outage in the area:...
Olivia Rodrigo reveals she's partially deaf ahead of new album release
19+ hour, 11+ min ago (23+ words) WCTI Olivia Rodrigo reveals she's partially deaf ahead of new album release...
Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament heads to final day after slow Friday on the water
15+ hour, 46+ min ago (157+ words) Day five of the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament was quieter than earlier in the week, with many boats staying at the dock as crews dealt with rough seas and heat. About 59 boats went out Friday, down from more than…...