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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Under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, the government can offset a victim's payout based on certain federal benefits already received. However, lawyers for the Plaintiffs’ Leadership Group argue the government should not consider future benefits or payments from programs like TRICARE, which they contend are not covered by the law. -
Several public areas are closed for the duration of the burn, including the Siddie Fields Recreation Area and the Pine Cliff Equestrian Trail parking lot. -
Investigators say Carl Cohen was transporting a female inmate between the Albemarle District Jail and Currituck County when the victim reported she was sexually assaulted. -
Craven County deputies say Christina Julian is suspected of defrauding victims across the country of roughly $3 million over the last six years. In one local case, warrants show a victim lost nearly $140,000 after being told the money would help a man "get back" to the United States. -
On Tuesday, U.S. Marshals and Carteret County detectives took Thomas Ray Blevins—also known as "Tommy Guns"—into custody without incident. The 46-year-old had been on the run since January 16th, following a shootout at a vacant estate on Nine Foot Road. -
The crooks pose as federal agents, demanding payment in physical gold to avoid "prosecution." -
The Pitt County Coalition on Substance Use has shuttered its physical office space due to ongoing funding challenges. In a public statement, leadership called the move an emotional decision, noting the office long served as a hub for local support and connection. -
Access East has filed a formal notice with the state, confirming it will cut thirty-one positions starting March 31st. According to the filing, the reduction is a direct result of a shift in funding for North Carolina’s "Healthy Opportunities Pilot" program. -
The urgent care center closed on January 17 due to staffing shortages -
The main museum building in Beaufort has been closed for several months to facilitate major HVAC system renovations and other behind-the-scenes work to preserve its collections.
