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 small juvenile green sea turtle, nicknamed “Lucky Duck,” arrived at the S.T.A.R. Center with visible injuries from an apparent shark bite. During treatment of those injuries, veterinarians discovered Lucky Duck’s intestinal tract was flooded with ingested micro-plastics. -
Governor Josh Stein said eastern North Carolina and the Carolina coast are some of the state’s greatest assets, and the funding will increase tourism, improve quality of life, and introduce more people to the state’s natural beauty. -
The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor has released preliminary findings of an audit of the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles, including how DMV staffing and personnel flexibility challenges are affecting customer experiences across the state. -
Congresswoman Alma S. Adams signed on to a letter cautions that continued withholding of the funds will have devastating consequences for local school districts, including understaffed classrooms and millions in monthly debt, which would divert resources from vital education priorities. -
U.S. Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. said the bipartisan No Surprises Act was signed into law nearly five years ago to eliminate surprise medical billing, but since that time big insurance companies have not been held accountable. -
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management is providing a total of $6 million in Resilient Coastal Communities Program, and nearly $1.2 million of that is going to local towns and counties. -
A federal court ruled in favor of Defenders of Wildlife and the Sierra Club in a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s plans to use Lake Mattamuskeet as a testing ground for a chemical that is toxic to birds. -
The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law 35 years ago -- on July 26, 1990 -- by President George H.W. Bush. It prohibits discrimination based on disability in various areas of public life and requires communities large and small to make sure public buildings, streets, sidewalks and services are accessible to all. -
The Kinston Police Department has been selected as the Law Enforcement Agency of the Year by the North Carolina Police Executives Association. -
Chief Deputy Jimmy Shelton of the Tyrrell County Sheriff's Office said Kendle Davis escaped the bulldozer but was unable to swim, leading to his drowning.
