Annette Weston-Riggs
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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NCDOT is now a member of the Department of Defense’s Military Spouse Employment Partnership, with connections and materials to help recruit and retain military spouses.
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People in Pitt and surrounding counties may hear explosives between 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. as part of a film production that will take place in the Sugg Parkway industrial area.
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Jeffery Kale departed from the Southport Wildlife Boat Ramp at about 4 p.m. on Saturday and officials with Coast Guard Mid-Atlantic say his family reported him overdue late that night.
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Michael Cox was the former head of the Wayne County Sheriff's Office's drug unit. He's now plead guilty to drug trafficking and fraud charges linked to his time as an officer
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Located at the Craven County Industrial Park, the Wirthwein New Bern Corp. has notified the state of anticipated layoffs.
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The Cape Hatteras National Seashore closed the Buxton Beach Access and an additional stretch of beach because of petroleum odors and sheen on the ocean water.
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Greene County officials say people there and in surrounding counties may hear explosives, fireworks and cannons noises as part of a film production that is taking place in the Scuffleton area.
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Goldsboro police visited the “Tent City” on Tuesday to notify occupants that they trespassing on the private property in the woods between Target and the railroad tracks on Royall Ave.
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About 14,000 North Carolina veterans and their families are likely eligible for the state’s newly expanded Medicaid benefits, and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is now working to get the word out that they may also qualify for Food and Nutrition Services (also known as food stamps or SNAP.)