Sixteen schools across the state have earned $5,000 each, with eyes on the $1 million grand prize RALEIGH, NC — High school football programs across North Carolina are celebrating after winning $80,000 collectively through T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights contest, with 16 schools each earning $5,000 to bolster their athletic programs. The contest, designed to…… read more »
PIKEVILLE, NC – The Pikeville Police Department has arrested two individuals in connection with a sexual assault case that occurred on July 1, 2025, officials announced on Friday. Investigation Leads to Arrests On July 1, 2025, officers with the Pikeville Police Department were dispatched in reference to a sexual assault that had occurred. During the…… read more »
PIKEVILLE, N.C. — A routine traffic violation on Independence Day resulted in the arrest of a driver with outstanding felony warrants and multiple violations. Details of the Arrest On July 4th at approximately 5:30 p.m., officers with the Pikeville Police Department initiated a traffic stop on a brown Chevrolet Tahoe for a lane violation. The…… read more »
PIKEVILLE, N.C. — A routine traffic stop on Independence Day evening resulted in the arrest of a woman who allegedly provided false identification to police and concealed narcotics on her person. Traffic Stop Initiated Over Suspended License On July 4th at approximately 9:20 p.m., officers with the Pikeville Police Department conducted a traffic stop on…… read more »
PIKEVILLE, NC – The Pikeville Police Department arrested multiple individuals on charges ranging from impaired driving to drug possession during a coordinated enforcement campaign over the Independence Day weekend. The department participated in “Operation Firecracker – Booze It & Lose It,” a statewide initiative supported by the North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program aimed at…… read more »
Pikeville, N.C. — A 17-year-old male is facing multiple felony charges following a series of incidents involving vehicle theft, attempted break-ins, and a high-speed pursuit through Wayne County towns on Saturday. Deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Kenison Way area in Pikeville after receiving reports of individuals attempting to break into…… read more »
PIKEVILLE, N.C. — On June 12 at approximately 8:17 p.m., officers with the Pikeville Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a red Ford Expedition after the driver allegedly failed to use turn signals Odor of Alcohol Detected During StopUpon approaching the vehicle, officers reported detecting a strong odor of alcoholic beverage coming from inside.…… read more »
Wayne County – A Pikeville man has been arrested following an investigation by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office into allegations that he accepted tens of thousands of dollars in advance payments for home improvement work that was never completed. Anthony Tyrone Smoot, 55, was taken into custody on May 29, 2025, and charged with four…… read more »
Pikeville, N.C. — A routine traffic stop in the early morning hours of June 4 led Pikeville Police to arrest a man wanted for attempted murder and uncover multiple illegal firearms, including a weapon of mass destruction. Two additional suspects were also charged following the incident. Around 1:10 a.m., Pikeville Police officers initiated a traffic…… read more »
PIKEVILLE — Members of the Pikeville Police Department teamed up with Town of Pikeville Public Works officials for a community clean up day on Friday.… read more »
