Camp Lejeune Coverage

Veterans walk 222-miles to highlight suicide prevention

One group is walking from Fort Liberty to Camp Lejeune and back, a 222-mile ruck march to try to understand that pain.

Duke Energy to phase out Chinese batteries due to hacking concerns

Duke Energy will remove batteries manufactured in China from Camp Lejeune due to potential cybersecurity threats.

Liz McLaughlin, WRAL climate change reporter

Marine in custody after shooting death at Camp Lejeune, officials say

A Marine stationed at Camp Lejeune has been arrested after allegedly shooting and killing a civilian on the base.

WITN Web Team

Marines died of carbon monoxide poisoning in car, autopsy shows

An autopsy report indicates three Marines found inside a rigged car on July 23 died of carbon monoxide poisoning.

WRAL staff

Marines, NCIS investigating video saying body was buried at Camp Lejeune

A TikTok video claims a marine helped bury a body somewhere on the base, prompting an investigation by the Marines and NCIS.

Tar Heel Traveler: Beirut bombing, 40 year later

Over 200 marines were killed in suicide bombing in Lebanon 40 years ago Monday. Our Tar Heel Traveler went to Camp Lejeune to visit a memorial to honor the victims, many of whom were stationed at the base.

TikTok video claims body buried at Camp Lejeune; Marines, NCIS investigating

The Marine Corps is investigating a video posted on social media where a man claims to have helped bury a body at Camp Lejeune.

WITN staff

Jacksonville, NC, honors fallen service members of Beirut bombing 40 years later

Oct. 23, 2023, marks 40 years since two truck bombs struck buildings in Beirut Lebanon that housed American and French service members that left more than 200 U.S. troops killed in 1983.

WITN staff

Marine arrested in connection to murder of fellow Marine at Camp Lejeune

A homicide investigation is underway at Camp LeJeune. Officials said a Marine was arrested Wednesday night and is suspected of killing another Marine.

Water Contamination at Camp Lejeune linked to miscarriage, stillbirths

Camp Lejeune toxic water cases were linked to miscarriages and stillbirths of women at the military base according to an NBC report.

Toxic water: NBC News talks to women who lost babies at Camp Lejeune

NBC News spoke with dozens of marines and military wives -- now seniors -- who all lost pregnancies and babies. They said no one has been held accountable for decades of loss.

NBC News: Toxic water led to miscarriages decades ago at Camp Lejeune

An NBC News investigation looks at some of the smallest victims of one of the largest water contamination cases in United States history.

NBC News Channel

Law firms sued over Camp Lejeune water telemarketing calls

Two law firms are being sued for the way they tried to sign up clients for Lejeune toxic water lawsuits.

Students upset by seeing garbage bags dumped into ocean off NC coast

In 1991, the USS Raleigh returned hundreds of Marines home from the Gulf War. But crew members were seen tossing dozens of garbage bags and cans of debris into the ocean. Former WRAL anchor Bill Leslie reports on his findings.

Veterans walking from Fort Bragg to Camp Lejeune bring awareness to military suicides

They're marching from Fort Bragg to Camp LeJeune to bring focus to preventing suicide within the ranks. Some of the vets are marching for very personal reasons.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

222-mile walk from Fort Bragg to Camp Lejeune brings attention to suicide prevention

A group of veterans is marching from Fort Bragg to Camp LeJeune to bring focus to preventing suicide within the ranks. Some of the vets are marching for very personal reasons.

First hearing held on Camp Lejeune toxic water lawsuits

Wednesday marked a milestone for families affected by toxic water at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina. A federal judge in Raleigh held the first status hearing for what could be hundreds of thousands of claims against the US government.

Camp Lejeune toxic water claims get first day in court

A federal judge in Raleigh held the first status hearing Wednesday for what could be hundreds of thousands of claims against the U.S. government.

Cullen Browder, WRAL anchor/reporter

Victims allege toxic water at Camp Lejeune, make case for restitution

After a decades-long battle by Marines and their families, the first hearing under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 was held Wednesday to hold the government accountable for the toxic water at Marine Base Camp Lejeune from 1953 to 1987.

First federal court hearing today on Camp Lejeune toxic water lawsuits

Marines and their families affected by toxic water at Camp Lejeune will get their first day in court Wednesday as part of a decades-long effort to hold the government accountable.

First court hearing Wednesday for Camp Lejeune lawsuits

After a decades-long battle by Marines and their families, the first hearing under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 is being held Wednesday to hold the government accountable for the toxic water at Marine Base Camp Lejeune from 1953 to 1987.

Nia Harden, WRAL reporter

Large brush fire at Camp Lejeune Tuesday night

Officials said over 3,500 acres of woodland burned as of 9 p.m. Tuesday.

About 900 troops return to Camp Lejeune after deployment

On Wednesday, hundreds of Marines and sailors are returning to Camp Lejeune after a deployment overseas.

Marine stationed at Camp Lejeune charged in connection with Jan. 6 riot at US Capitol

A Camp Lejeune-based Marine has been charged in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Marine stationed at Camp Lejeune charged in connection with Jan. 6 riot at US Capitol

A Camp Lejeune-based Marine has been charged in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter