WITN News ranked 2nd in the market to WCTI in 2014, before regaining 1st place in 2015. Nikki Hauser MMJ/Reporter. 291 talking about this. This app is ad supported. The largest BBQ festival in North Carolina is set for May 7-8. WITN Web Team 12/2/2020. Natalie Grim joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau as a multimedia journalist in June 2019. Norman Bryson’s mother and brother barely made it out of the storm alive, but it took years to repair their Sampson County home. The Department of Public Safety says Rashaun Mason died Thursday afternoon in an apparent suicide at Bertie Correctional Institution. Andrew Cuomo says the Democrat groped her in the governor's mansion. Share content by email, text, Twitter or Facebook. Michael Regan is the first Black man to lead the EPA. 1 in 6 deaths are caused by cancer (WHO). Whether it’s severe weather or sports scores, the WITN app for Android keeps you in-the-know while you’re on the go! Billy Weaver is an award-winning Sports Director at WITN. FORT WORTH, Texas — East Carolina junior forward Jayden Gardner was voted First Team All-American Athletic Conference by the league’s 11 head coaches. The House voted Thursday morning, while the Senate approved the measure late Wednesday afternoon. Alton Evely is charged with attempted first degree murder and possession of firearm by felon. Liz anchors WITN News at Sunrise each weekday morning. He solo anchors WITN News at Noon. Organizers say the annual signature event celebrates Oakwood’s 25th Anniversary and raises money to support its mission, students, and teachers. Peter Zampa joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in June 2015 as a multimedia journalist. Yesterday, The Philadelphia Inquirer wrote about the success of the Biden administration’s federally qualified health center vaccination program in Philadelphia, particularly in the program’s ability to reach communities of color. 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ICYMI: The Philadelphia Inquirer: Federally Funded Health Clinics are Getting COVID-19 Vaccines to More People of Color March 12, 2021; President Biden President Biden Expands Efforts to Recruit More Vaccinators March 12, 2021; Climate Solutions Caucus hosts discussion on climate policies in agriculture March 12, 2021; With Pandemic Worsening the Mental Illness and … Let it Grow and Join the Fight Against Cancer! Tyler Smith joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in July 2019 as a photojournalist/editor. The district director for the BSA in Eastern Carolina says it’s rare for a Scout to earn the rank of Eagle Scout in two years, but even in a pandemic, that’s what several girls did. Meeting in emergency session, the Carteret County School Board voted unanimously to move middle and high school students to Plan A. FARMVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - This week we shine the WITN / Pepsi Sports Spotlight on Farmville Central sophomore basketball state champion standout Jah Short! 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Prior to relocating to North Carolina, Sharon lived and worked in television, county government, and academia in Greenville, South Carolina. Published: Mar. By WITN Web Team Kimrey Rhinehardt of Pittsboro has started collecting over 83,000 signatures of registered voters she’d need for her name to be on the ballot in fall 2022. Liz anchors WITN News at Sunrise each weekday morning. The coronavirus pandemic can feel scary and overwhelming, which is why the WITN News at Sunrise team wants to share some good stories happening in our … By WITN Web Team Pitt County deputies arrested Jordan Ross, 21, from Greenville, and charged him with a string of car break-in’s in the Arbor Hills area of Pitt County back in December. Alana Austin joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau team in August 2017 after spending three years covering national and state politics in Richmond, Virginia at Gray TV's WVIR-TV. 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She then lived in D.C. and graduated from Georgetown University, where she studied psychology, government, and Spanish. Nikki was born in Cincinnati, OH and moved to Los Angeles, CA before high school. Tori is an East Carolina University alumna, where she received her bachelor's degree in Communication with a concentration in Journalism. A report published by the Times Union of Albany on Wednesday says an aide to New York Gov. Angel Bridgers created the foundation SimplyMe to encourage young girls to believe in themselves and show the power of service to others. An update was sent out around 2:45 a.m. saying the alert was cancelled. Tree limbs have come down across the area. Investigators say that the chase started when a deputy tried to pull Ingram over on Glenburnie Road for an expired license plate and no insurance. Officials say Denard Fuller, 32, is wanted for multiple charges including, assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury. Pitt County NAACP Health Committee members Donald Ensley and Mark Moss called the COVID vaccines “big news.”. Liz Bateson joined the WITN team in April 2017 as an anchor and reporter. Team WITN . National He is a meteorologist from the beautiful but rainy Seattle, Washington. She anchors the evening newscast with co-anchor Dave Jordan and writes special news reports for station newscasts. A bike ride that draws hundreds of people to eastern Carolina has been postponed. The Barbecue Festival on the Neuse is being planned for May 7 and 8 in Pearson Park. Let it Grow and Join the Fight Against Cancer! More Top Stories Sponsored By. Kyle Midura joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in September 2017 from Gray TV's WCAX-TV. About 350 people are participating in the four-day 26th Annual East Coast Sporting Clays Tournament at Hunters’ Pointe in Beaufort County. Roy Cooper and DHHS Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen updated the state’s COVID-19 response at 3:00 p.m. Find all the latest news and weather headlines at witn.com! She has interned for Dateline NBC, KNBC in Los Angeles, and WRC in D.C. Amber joined the WITN News team in November 2019. Chances are, someone that you know and love has been affected by this malicious disease. Before making a final decision on redistricting for the new school, OCS is asking for input from parents and families who may be affected by the re-alignment. Sheriff Ronnie Ingram told WITN that it happened around 10:00 a.m. Thursday on Patterson Road, just off U.S. 258. Jillian Angeline joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in January 2019 as a multimedia journalist. By WITN Web Team. Austin co-anchors WITN News at Sunrise from 6-7 a.m. with Liz Bateson. 11, 2021 at 11:22 AM EST | Updated: 18 hours ago GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - Duke men’s basketball team has pulled out … WITN TV 7 News at 5 (TV Series 2003– ) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. ... News coverage will begin on 7.2/MyTV beginning with WITN First at Four and end with WITN News at 6 p.m. WITN News at 11 p.m. will return to 7.1. 259 talking about this. Gov. 17,725 talking about this. Republicans criticize the measure as more expensive than necessary and that it sends money to projects not directly tied to the pandemic. The Senate has confirmed Ohio Rep. Marcia Fudge to head the Department of Housing and Urban Development and North Carolina regulator Michael Regan to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. Small businesses haven't had it easy during the pandemic, but some are holding onto hope that people will help support them by shopping locally with stimulus money. Ted Fioraliso returned to Washington, D.C. in April 2016 as a senior reporter/executive producer at the Gray Television Washington News Bureau. Occupational therapists say senior citizens are often outliving their ability to drive by up to a decade, on average. She started as a Producer/MMJ and then moved to a full-time, nightside Reporter position. He can be found on WITN weeknights at 4, 5, and 6. View WISN anchors, reporters and more on the News Team page. The state Department of Health and Human Services on Friday reported 3.7% of people tested have the virus. Multiple intersections along the Grifton railroad are closed as workers repair the rail lines and pave surrounding areas. She is currently the Weekend Evening Meteorologist on Saturday and Sunday at 6, 10 on The CW, and 11 p.m. Megan is an Eastern North Carolina native. 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