Lucy Ritchie
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- Sep 30, 2026
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- Jul 6, 2026
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Consumer confidence falls to 12-year low as households face rising costs (opens the original)
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GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Americans are feeling less confident about the economy than they have in more than a decade, as rising gas prices, higher borrowing costs, and inflation strain household budgets. The Conference Board reported that consumer confidence dropped nearly 7 points in September to 81.9, down from a baseline of 100. The reading marks the lowest level recorded since April 2014, reflecting growing pessimism about wages and the broader economic outlook. Economists say several conve
Emergency ferries assist travelers as NC 12 detour prepares to open (opens the original)
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STUMPY POINT, N.C. (WITN) - After days of being stranded by last week’s nor’easter, Hatteras Island travelers are finally reaching the mainland thanks to round-the-clock emergency ferry operations, with relief on the roadway expected soon. The emergency ferry route service between Rodanthe and Stumpy Point will have an expanded schedule for Tuesday and Wednesday, according to officials. The North Carolina Department of Transportation released the following schedule: Rodanthe to Stumpy Point: 5 a
Fall housing market could bring more choices, negotiation room for buyers (opens the original)
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GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Prospective homebuyers across eastern North Carolina may find more breathing room this fall as rising inventory and longer listing times shift market conditions in their favor. According to research from Realtor.com, Sept. 27 through Oct. 3 marks the most favorable week to buy a home nationwide in 2026, driven by higher inventory, reduced buyer competition, and lower listing prices. In Pitt County, local real estate professionals report that available inventory has clim
DMV registration goes digital: What drivers need to know (opens the original)
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GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - North Carolina drivers will notice a major change to their vehicle renewals beginning next month as the state transitions to an all-electronic registration system. Starting Oct. 1, the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles will no longer issue physical registration license plate stickers or automatically mail paper registration cards. While the traditional card and sticker are disappearing, the core renewal requirements remain unchanged. Motorists must still renew a
‘It was just incredible’: Two ENC children with Down syndrome featured on Times Square Jumbotron, family reacts (opens the original)
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NEW YORK, N.C. (WITN) - Two Eastern Carolina children with Down syndrome saw themselves on one of the biggest screens in the country Saturday morning. 13-year-old Ella Flint and 10-year-old Brayden Locklear were featured in the National Down Syndrome Society’s annual Times Square video presentation in New York City Saturday morning. Tiffany Flint, Ella’s mom, said both their families traveled to Times Square to watch the presentation in person “It was just incredible to see our kids up there,” F
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