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ALERT: The July 4th holiday weekend features dangerous heat

The July 4th holiday weekend features dangerous heat

“Feels like” temperatures between 102-112°F will this weekend
"Feels like" temperatures of 102-112° for the July 4th weekend

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Moderate risk of rip currents for ENC: Saturday, July 4th
Moderate risk of rip currents on this July 4th

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Fire danger risk for Saturday, July 4, 2026
Extreme fire danger across ENC today

Forecast

First Alert Forecast: July 4th, 2026
A sizzling, hot weekend is here as we celebrate Independence Day weekend
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Washington's Museum of the Pamlico opens ahead of America's 250th birthday.

Museum of the Pamlico opens in downtown Washington ahead of America’s 250th birthday

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Charlene Richards
Located at 108 Gladden Street in Washington, the museum showcases artifacts from different time periods relevant to the Washington, Beaufort County and Pamlico River Basin communities.

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Farmville fireworks.

Farmville Independence Day celebration draws families to Town Common

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Town holds annual event a day before July 4th, complete with free watermelon, live music and fireworks.

National

AAA is offering free rides and tows to impaired drivers this Fourth of July weekend through a...

AAA offering free rides, tows for impaired drivers this Fourth of July weekend

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Debra Worley
AAA is offering free rides and tows to impaired drivers this Fourth of July weekend through a program called Tow to Go.

National

Doctronic reports that sunscreen can expire, losing effectiveness over time, so it's crucial...

Does sunscreen expire? How to tell if your SPF still works

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Alan Lucks, MD for Doctronic via Stacker
Doctronic reports that sunscreen can expire, losing effectiveness over time, so it's crucial to check expiry dates and look for changes in texture or smell before use.

Crime

Shelton Gordon

Elizabeth City man arrested on assault, gun charges

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Shelton Gordon was charged Thursday with assault on a female, communicating threats, possession of a firearm by a felon, and possession of a stolen firearm.

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VIDEO: Fourth of July fireworks light up Farmville skies

VIDEO: Fourth of July fireworks light up Farmville skies

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Fourth of July celebrations are lighting up the skies across the East as communities celebrate the holiday weekend.
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Extreme heat in Greenville keeps customers away from mobile businesses
Extreme heat in Greenville keeps customers away from mobile businesses

Crime

Elizabeth City man arrested on assault, gun charges
Elizabeth City man arrested on assault, gun charges

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New Bern businesses are ready for Fourth of July crowds
New Bern businesses are ready for Fourth of July crowds

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Heat pushes Farmville Fourth of July celebration back an hour
Heat pushes Farmville Fourth of July celebration back an hour

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Three wildfires continue burning across Eastern Carolina

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
The North Carolina Forest Service says the latest fire is in the Cypress Creek area of Duplin County.

National

ARCHIVO - Travis Kelce, izquierda, y Taylor Swift posan tras el partido por el campeonato de...

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married in elaborate Madison Square Garden ceremony

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and KIMBERLEE KRUESI, JAKE OFFENHARTZ and ANDREW DALTON
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married. Swift’s publicist confirmed the marriage took place Friday evening inside Madison Square Garden at a star-packed ceremony.

Forecast

Highs will reach the triple digits Saturday afternoon, making it one of the hottest 4th of...

Triple digit heat expected for the 4th of July

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Charlie Ironmonger
The heat will feel even hotter thanks to the elevated humidity

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Sea turtle nest

Sea turtle patrol urges caution as Fourth of July crowds pack beaches

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Maya Geving
Patrol member Dale Baquer said the increased beach traffic poses risks to nesting turtles.

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Fourth of July

Where to celebrate the Fourth of July across Eastern Carolina

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Communities across Eastern Carolina are celebrating America’s 250th birthday with parades, live music, festivals, and fireworks.

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Swansboro kicks off Fourth of July celebrations a day early despite the heat

Swansboro kicks off Fourth of July celebrations a day early despite the heat

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Max Alfonso
Fourth of July celebrations are underway in Swansboro, with residents and visitors gathering a day ahead of the holiday despite the summer heat.

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Extreme heat in Greenville keeps customers away from mobile businesses

Extreme heat in Greenville keeps customers away from mobile businesses

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
As temperatures climb, some Greenville mobile businesses say the extreme heat is keeping customers away.

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New Bern businesses are ready for Fourth of July crowds

New Bern businesses are ready for Fourth of July crowds

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Elise Sandlin
New Bern is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a full day of events, and businesses are ready to greet the crowds.

Crime

Aaron Payton

Pitt County deputies ask for help finding wanted man

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Deputies say Aaron Payton has been wanted since February for felony breaking or entering and felony larceny after breaking or entering.

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Farmville Parks and Recreation announced that Friday's July 4 celebration will start an hour...

Heat pushes Farmville Fourth of July celebration back an hour

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Farmville Parks and Recreation says the high temperatures are forcing the town to push its Independence Day celebration back one hour to 7 p.m. Friday.

Weather News

Low rip risks of rip currents Friday

High risk of rip currents for parts of the Northern OBX

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Dustin Staples
Continue to watch for flags flying on ENC beaches

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Injured bird found in middle of road recovering at OWLS Wildlife Center

Injured bird found in middle of road recovering at OWLS Wildlife Center

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
OWLS Wildlife Center says someone stopped and brought the bird in for care Friday morning.

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Crime

Jalen Coleman

Man extradited to Duplin County for charges stemming from lottery ticket fraud investigation

Updated: Jul. 3, 2026 at 12:14 PM EDT
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By WITN Web Team
Jalen Coleman reportedly convinced multiple gas station clerks in Warsaw to activate lottery tickets and gift cards without paying for them, warrants say.

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Pamlico County Sheriff's Office

Missing child reunited with family thanks to Pamlico County deputies and dispatchers

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Pamlico County Sheriff Chris Davis says they got a 911 call Thursday night for a missing child, who was quickly found thanks to a team effort.

News

One person hospitalized in Morehead City car vs. moped crash

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Morehead City officials say the westbound lanes of Highway 70 at Friendly Road were closed around 8:45 p.m. while crews were on the scene of the crash.

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Winterville crash

Winterville crash sends two to hospital

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
The Winterville Community Fire Department says crews were called to the crash at the intersection of Thomas Langston Road and Davenport Farm Road Thursday.

Forecast

First Alert Forecast: Friday, July 3, 2026

A sizzling hot and humid start to the holiday weekend

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Dustin Staples
Scattered afternoon showers and storms next week

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Greene Co. crash

One hospitalized in Greene County crash involving bicycle

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Crews say three vehicles were involved in the crash at Highway 58 and Dixon Farm Road, and one of the vehicles struck a bicycle.

News

City of Washington to take over operations of Civic Center.

Washington City Council votes to assume management operations for Civic Center

Updated: Jul. 2, 2026 at 11:23 PM EDT
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By Charlene Richards
A budget reallocation amendment will move the Civic Center budget from Tourism Development Authority to the city effective July 3.

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Wayne County Sheriff's Office.

Two juveniles charged in Grantham Pool break-in, school vandalism in Goldsboro

Updated: Jul. 2, 2026 at 8:01 PM EDT
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By WITN Web Team
Kids ages 12 and 13 face multiple charges following Wayne County Sheriff's Office investigation.

News

The money is included in the new $34 billion state budget approved by lawmakers today.

Rep. Don Davis says $25M investment is step toward reopening Martin General Hospital

Updated: Jul. 2, 2026 at 8:37 PM EDT
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By WITN Web Team
Martin General Hospital closed in 2023, with plans to reopen it as a rural emergency hospital.

Sports

Parker Simo

J.H. Rose’s Parker Simo commits to ECU Baseball

Updated: Jul. 2, 2026 at 11:19 PM EDT
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By Dugan Lloyd
The LHP had a 2.37 ERA this season on 47.1 IP.
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