Blounts Creek News

At a recent executive board meeting of East Carolina Council, Boy Scouts of America, held in Blounts Creek, Benjamin E. Moore was elected as the President Elect of the council.

Most attractions at Tanglewood Park will be open today after downed trees forced the closing of the park Wednesday.

The North Carolina Division of Water Quality says more than 54,000 fish were found dead in the upper part of Blounts Creek.

Hey, read the rules! Deputies say they are now looking for a person of interest in the case of a Beaufort County man who was last seen May 30th.

WITN News has confirmed a body was found in Beaufort County. It is believed to be the body of a man missing since May 30, but there is no official identification yet.

Hey, read the rules! Crews are trying to put out a fire at PCS Phosphate this afternoon.

We are receiving reports of power outages following Monday's storms, as well as reports of large hail.

What's believed to be a bear attack in Chocowinity leaves two dogs severely injured, now their owner wants to warn other residents so they can keep their pets safe.

A man convicted of sexually abusing a child will spend up to 26 years behind bars.

Anyone with an interest in books will have an opportunity to go beyond the pages of some of the area's top authors Saturday.

A truck driver escaped injury Wednesday after his 18-wheeler overturned on U.S. 70 east of Havelock.

The New Bern Literary Symposium and the New Bern-Craven County Public Library will co-sponsor the first annual Authors Read on April 4, from 2:30 to 5 p.m. at the library.

By CLAUD HODGES Newsroom Manager Blounts Creek resident Leonard Hopkins received a pleasant surprise for Christmas.

As I think about the people I am grateful for and the blessings I have been given, I can't help but think about the people who live around me.