Annette Weston
News Coordinator/Morning Edition HostAnnette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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The lawsuit, filed by Matthew Ammel’s ex-wife, seeks over $75,000 in damages from Kyrsten Sinema under the state’s rare “alienation of affection” law. -
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission has scheduled three public hearings starting next month to address the monitoring and reduction of 1,4-dioxane. The chemical, often used in industrial solvents, is classified by the EPA as a likely human carcinogen. -
The Change.org petition claims many households are seeing dramatic increases—some as high as $200 a month—despite no change in their energy habits. Supporters are demanding that state regulators review Duke’s billing system and issue refunds if errors are found. -
ENC school district cancelled classes Thursday after fight broke out at high school the previous dayLocal law enforcement and school leaders believe the campus tension may be linked to a fatal shooting that occurred in the community Tuesday night, which resulted in the death of a student. -
The resolution bars Newton from signing town checks, negotiating contracts, or even directing town staff. Most notably, the mayor has been banned from general access to Town Hall, restricted only to morning visits at the Town Hall Annex. -
In Jacksonville, the American Legion Post 265 on Broadhurst Road was completely destroyed by powerful straight-line winds. Though the building was reduced to a total loss, officials confirmed it was unoccupied at the time. -
The object was a targeting trainer—a simulation tool used by the military that contains no live explosives— but investigators are still working to determine how it got there. -
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler calls the crisis the single greatest threat to the future of North Carolina farming. -
Advocates say the changes are vital for seniors choosing between prescriptions and their mortgages. While county officials worry about potential budget gaps, lawmakers call it a necessary step to keep long-time residents in their homes. -
Whether a customer's total is rounded up or down, NCDOR officials said the amount owed to the state remains the same.
