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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Led by NC State and NC Sea Grant, the study involves releasing GPS-equipped plastic bottles into the Neuse River to track their movement in real time. The goal is to solve the mystery of how land-based waste transforms into the marine debris that clutters our coastlines. -
North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis and New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced the passage of a resolution commending these Red Cross volunteers for their service during World War Two, Korea, and Vietnam. Between 1965 and 1972 alone, more than six hundred women served in Vietnam, providing refreshments and emotional support to hundreds of thousands of troops. -
The co-location means children who have experienced abuse no longer have to navigate a fragmented system of police, hospitals, and social services. -
According to the criminal complaint, concerned citizens alerted local police after spotting a message on the driver-side window of Swain’s vehicle that read: “Headed to Washington to kill the president.” -
Animal Services Director Kimmie Mitchell emphasized that while the facility is in quarantine, this is not an outbreak and many dogs on-site remain healthy and available for foster or adoption. -
Sea Oats can grow roots up to 30 feet deep to hold dunes together during storms, while Bitter Panicum is a hardy, clumping grass that thrives in sandy soil. -
By participating in this unified regional plan, municipalities like Pink Hill, Hookerton, and Pollocksville now qualify for critical federal grants. These funds, including FEMA’s "Building Resilient Infrastructure" program, can be used for long-term projects like flood proofing and drainage improvements. -
Work on the facility was halted in mid-March after it was discovered that the town broke ground before completing all necessary environmental assessments required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. -
Rare 1962 letter penned by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to NC high school student on the auction blockThe letter was written just two weeks before King’s historic visit to Rocky Mount, North Carolina, where he delivered an early version of his iconic “I Have a Dream” message. -
Currently, there are no limits on the species in North Carolina, but state data shows a massive spike in fishing—with our state now accounting for over ninety percent of all Atlantic bonito landings in the South Atlantic.
