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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Officials with the National Forest Service said the 220-acre Pinecliff burn will take place off Shadyview Beach Road east of Cherry Point near Harlowe. -
The white blooms of the Bradford pear are popping up in fencerows and vacant lots across the state, signaling a major threat to native plants and wildlife. -
The legislation aims to modernize outdated call centers by providing federal funding to state and local governments. Currently, many systems are limited to voice calls, but this upgrade would allow dispatchers to receive text messages, photos, and videos from smartphones and tablets during a crisis. -
Projections from the U.S. Energy Information Administration indicate gas prices could spike by up to 75 cents a gallon by 2050 as a result. -
The lawsuit, led by plaintiffs Gilberto Flores Lozano and Cristobal Lopez Lopez, alleged that their employer, Lee and Sons Farms, failed to pay promised hourly wages and overtime. The workers also claimed their passports and Social Security cards were illegally confiscated, and that they were improperly charged for meals and travel expenses. -
Governor Josh Stein, along with the Secretaries of Commerce and Military and Veterans Affairs, is encouraging employers to apply for the HIRE Vets Medallion Award. -
These butterflies are notoriously difficult to spot because they only take flight for a short window, usually during the last two weeks of April. -
Governor Josh Stein has announced nearly $26 million in awards through the Stop-Gap Solutions program. The initiative aims to connect more than 5,000 locations across 66 counties to high-speed infrastructure by the end of 2026. -
Officials say the animals were found in poor physical health and living in unsanitary environments. -
Community members who wish to help can drop off donations at the OAJ Police Office, located on the second floor of the terminal.
