Annette Weston
News Coordinator/Morning Edition HostAnnette is an award-winning journalist with an extensive career spanning the Midwest, Pacific Northwest, and Southeast. Her investigative storytelling earned a 2026 Region 8 Edward R. Murrow Award for Small Market Radio Best News Series for her coverage of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act Series. Now based in Eastern North Carolina, Annette focuses on sharing impactful, human-interest stories that connect and elevate local communities. Outside of her professional work, she is a mother of four and a grandmother of two who enjoys reading, family time, and crafting elaborate Halloween costumes. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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The James Sprunt Community College Board of Trustees has placed school president Dr. Shannon Hair on administrative leave after just six months on the job. The decision follows a board meeting last week. -
According to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, a woman inside her house suffered non-life-threatening injuries when she surprised a female black bear that had walked indoors. Biologists say the bear showed absolutely no fear of humans because it had repeatedly gotten into unsecured trash outside and pet food inside an unlocked door. -
A federal bankruptcy judge has denied a request to appoint an independent trustee to take over the Chapter 11 case of Bestwall, a spinoff of manufacturing giant Georgia-Pacific. The ruling deals a heavy blow to a group of mesothelioma patients and victims who hoped a trustee would speed up a stagnant settlement process. -
The recalled five-ounce clear plastic containers have been sold at local grocery stores and restaurants since late May. Anyone who has purchased these brands should throw them out immediately and sanitize their refrigerator. -
Through Friday, people near Atlantic, Cedar Island, Beaufort, and Havelock will notice a major spike in military activity. -
NASA has confirmed that President Donald Trump will present the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the four crew members of the historic Artemis Two mission. Front and center at the ceremony will be Jacksonville native Christina Koch, who served as mission specialist during the ten-day lunar flyby that successfully wrapped up last April. -
The primary danger is damaging wind gusts capable of downing trees and power lines, though isolated large hail cannot be ruled out. While the tornado threat is very low, unpredictable summer storms can change rapidly. -
The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office is urging drivers to prepare for afternoon delays during the celebration of life and funeral procession for retired Jacksonville Police Lieutenant XY Brown. Brown, who was believed to be the oldest serving law enforcement officer in the nation, died after a historic 68-year career that ended with his retirement last December at the age of 98. -
Veterans and grieving families gathered in Jacksonville Wednesday, urging Congress to speed up compensation for people affected by Camp Lejeune’s contaminated drinking water. The group also marched from the Freedom Fountain to Baby Heaven, an infant cemetery at Lejeune Memorial Gardens. -
A finalized federal overhaul of the Endangered Species Act has narrowed the definition of wildlife "harm" to exclude habitat destruction, prompting concern from conservationists regarding local species like the Neuse River water dog and Tar River spiny mussel. Sound Rivers experts warn this rollback could trigger habitat loss, degrading water quality for regional fisheries and drinking water, leading to legal challenges from environmental groups.
