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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During the raid, the camera captured a dramatic struggle as the adult female barn owl fiercely fought the predator on top of the nest box. Wildlife officials warn it may not be the last encounter. -
Writing on Truth Social, President Donald Trump dismissed the landmark housing bill as being of "minor importance" compared to the voting restrictions legislation. -
Senator Budd argues that American tax dollars have been exploited for too long to promote far-left social agendas overseas. However, opponents argue the far-reaching policy weaponizes U.S. foreign aid, threatening to disrupt billions in critical healthcare and humanitarian relief worldwide. -
Katy Gordon Hiatt was last seen in October of last year and was officially reported missing in January. -
Governor Josh Stein and Attorney General Jeff Jackson blasted the Trump administration and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for shutting North Carolina completely out of negotiations. They also argue the allocation of funds among three states leaves North Carolina holding the short straw. -
Starting Friday, unaccompanied young people are banned from the downtown district between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. The restriction runs through Monday morning. -
East Carolina Piano Festival Program and Artistic Director Keiko Sekino started the event in 2018. The ECU Associate Professor of Piano is an accomplished global chamber musician, and she says opening night spotlights a mix of local and visiting talent. -
Activists joined the second annual International Plastic Pellet Count, targeting coastal sites on Bogue Banks. They were hunting for nurdles, the tiny pre-production plastic beads used to manufacture everyday items like bottles and bags. -
The funds will create permanent multimedia displays showcasing the "Black Oral Histories of Beaufort County" project. Listeners will soon be able to experience these powerful, first-hand stories in person at the P.S. Jones Museum of African Education, the Washington Waterfront Underground Railroad Museum, and the Ware Creek Rosenwald School. -
The Greene County Regional Water System is requesting a ten-percent reduction in normal water usage as parts of Eastern North Carolina face severe, drying conditions. To hit that ten-percent goal, local officials are asking people to limit lawn watering to just one inch per week. Water users should also postpone washing cars at home, promptly fix leaky pipes, and only run full loads of laundry or dishes.
