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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Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler said it’s an evolving situation, and they are waiting for more diagnostics from the National Veterinary Services Laboratory.
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Walter McCray is charged with one count of felony stalking, five counts of property damage, and five counts of tampering with a vehicle.
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Over the past six months, officials say 45 cases have been reported in 12 counties across North Carolina. The national mpox outbreak began in late May 2022 and peaked from July to August 2022. A total of 703 cases were reported in North Carolina that year, and only nine cases occurred in 2023.
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When the Roanoke logperch was listed as endangered in 1989, it was found in only 14 streams. In the years since, surveys and habitat restoration have more than doubled the species range, with 31 occupied streams as of 2019.
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More than 50 Craven CC students from the New Bern and Havelock campuses are participating in the exhibit and will unveil their artwork during ArtWalk on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m.
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Attorney General Josh Stein said in 2019 alone, Mariner Finance charged consumers $121.7 million nationwide in premiums and fees for add-on products, not including all of the additional interest Mariner earned on the add-on premiums and fees.
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At these academies, participants have the opportunity to fly drones, learn about aviation careers, and explore aerospace technology.
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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.