Elizabeth City Coverage

Man charged with murder after 19-year-old found dead in abandoned car in eastern NC

Jordan Isaiah Thomas was charged with murder after 19-year-old Amarriah Smith was found dead in a car in Beaufort County. Smith's family is still looking for the full story.

WRAL staff

Wake Tech and ECSU partner in aviation education program

The demand for unmanned aircraft systems, commonly known as "drones," is growing, which means more job opportunities. On Monday at Wake Tech, the school partnered with Elizabeth City State University to show the sky's the limit for careers in unmanned flight.

Man wanted for murder in Elizabeth City

A North Carolina man is on the run after police said he shot and killed a 38-year-old woman on Sept. 23.

How a local HBCU prioritizes student success and wellness

Through personal, professional and financial support, Elizabeth City State University prioritizes student success on all levels.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

Demonstrators renew calls for transparency in Andrew Brown's shooting death

One year ago, Pasquotank County deputies shot and killed 42-year-old Andrew Brown Jr. while trying to arrest him on drug charges and serve a warrant to search his home and car.

Demonstrators call for justice, healing on one-year mark of Andrew Brown's death

One year ago, Pasquotank County deputies shot and killed 42-year-old Andrew Brown Jr. while trying to arrest him on drug charges and serve a warrant to search his home and car.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Demonstrators gather in Elizabeth City one year after Andrew Brown's death

Andrew Brown Jr. was shot and killed on April 21, 2021, by a Pasquotank County deputy while deputies were attempting to arrest him on drug charges and serve a warrant to search his home and car. Brown was trying to drive away when he was shot, and he died from a wound to the back of his head.

Bomb threats at Elizabeth City State, Norfolk State bring number against HBCUs to 57 this year

Elizabeth City State University got a bomb threat Friday morning, prompting leaders to evacuate the campus.

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After some human remains found, Coast Guard suspends search for passengers of downed plane

A search is underway for a crashed plane and several people who were on board as officials confirm the aircraft disappeared from a radar screen Sunday evening off the North Carolina coast.

Keenan Willard, WRAL eastern NC reporter

Elizabeth City State University partnering with Apple for HBCU coding hub

The partnership will send nearly $80,000 in hardware and software to the school.

Apple's HBCU coding, creativity initiative comes to Elizabeth City State University

Elizabeth City State is the latest university to join Apple's coding hub program looking to help HBCU students find jobs in tech. <br /> ECSU students say the partnership will bring new opportunities for them and their entire community.

Keenan Willard, WRAL Eastern North Carolina reporter

Family demands answers after they say Elizabeth City-Pasquotank teachers used racist terms to refer to their son

The district said it would investigate the incident more than a month ago, but the status of the investigation is unclear.

Keenan Willard, WRAL Eastern North Carolina reporter

Artist pushing to make BLM mural a permanent mark on Elizabeth City

In the wake of Andrew Brown Jr.'s death, Elizabeth City is moving forward with a Black Lives Matter mural in front of City Hall.

Artist behind Black Lives Matter mural hopes to bring Elizabeth City back together after months of racial tension

In the wake of Andrew Brown Jr's death, Elizabeth City is moving forward with a Black Lives Matter mural in front of city hall.

Keenan Willard, WRAL Eastern North Carolina reporter

Elizabeth City community comes out to support those arrested in Andrew Brown protests

Many in the community are calling for charges to be dropped for those arrested for protesting the Andrew Brown shooting case.

Rallies held across North Carolina to call for transparency in investigation of Andrew Brown shooting death

The decision made in Pasquotank County not to bring charges against sheriff's deputies in the April shooting death of Andrew Brown Jr. in Elizabeth City isn't stopping activists in their calls for justice.

Joe Fisher & Keely Arthur, WRAL reporters

Rallies call for transparency in Andrew Brown shooting death investigation

The decision made in Pasquotank County not to bring charges against sheriff's deputies in the April shooting death of Andrew Brown Jr. in Elizabeth City isn't stopping activists in their calls for justice.

Police pursuing hate crime charges after woman hits protesters with car

Lisa Michelle O'Quinn is accused of hitting two women with her car on Monday night in Elizabeth City.

Civil rights leaders to ask U.S. Attorney General to prioritize Andrew Brown Jr. case

On Friday, civil rights leaders will respond to a District Attorney's decision to clear deputies who shot and killed Andrew Brown Jr. in Elizabeth City. They'll also announce their next steps in what they feel is a just resolution in the case.

Second by second: Taking a closer look at the bodycam footage in Andrew Brown's shooting

Mark Boyle breaks down the bodycam footage and what it all means.

Andrew Brown Jr.'s family shown new portions of body camera video

On Tuesday, Brown's family and attorneys said the new video showed he was trying to get away, posed no threat and had his hands visible when they unloaded too many rounds to count.

Attorneys, family call Andrew Brown Jr.'s shooting death 'unjustified'

The family of a Black man who was fatally shot by sheriff's deputies in North Carolina viewed more than 18 minutes of body camera video of the encounter on Tuesday.

Andrew Brown Jr.'s family speaks after viewing additional body camera video

The family of Andrew Brown Jr., who was shot and killed by a Pasquotank County deputies on April 21, is holding a press conference after viewing 18 additional minutes of body camera video from the incident.

Family of Andrew Brown Jr. call shooting 'unjustified' after viewing additional body camera video

The family of a Black man who was fatally shot by sheriff's deputies in North Carolina is expected to view more than 18 minutes of body camera video of the encounter on Tuesday.

Family to see more footage of Andrew Brown Jr. shooting

Today, Andrew Brown Jr.'s family will see more of the bodycam footage they've demanded to see for weeks.