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 proposal was removed from the agenda and not brought forth for a vote. -
Authorities say scammers are cold-calling local homeowners, asking for credit card donations to buy promotional high school T-shirts. Law enforcement confirms that no such fundraiser exists. -
Styrene is the lifeblood of fiberglass boat manufacturing—but tightening environmental regulations are threatening to drive up overhead costs and stall production lines. -
The Boat Loan Interest Deduction Act of 2026 would allow Americans to deduct up to $10,000 in interest on loans for U.S.-assembled boats. The tax break would phase out for individuals making more than $100,000 dollars, or $200,000 for joint filers. -
State Department of Transportation inspectors determined the pollution was not coming from the state's construction zone, but rather from a private rock road running parallel to the creek that partially washed out during heavy rainfall. -
The state board will review the evidence to determine if either official should face censure or removal. -
Jail Commission Chair Vivian Saunders noted that a higher headcount wouldn't have stopped the crisis, stating that if they had nine officers, they would have just had nine hostages. -
In the release division, the crew aboard Marlin Fever took top honors with more than 2,300 points. Meanwhile, young angler Thomas Segrave earned the title of Top Junior Boy aboard Re-Leased. -
The animal was discovered late last week on Ski Court showing clear signs of the virus. Public health workers warn anyone who may have been bitten, scratched, or exposed to the animal's saliva to seek a medical evaluation immediately. -
The Town Council voted to eliminate all funding for outside agencies, ending an $8,500 annual contribution to the Pitt County Council on Aging
