Drivers were injured as a tractor-trailer flipped on I-95 near Rocky Mount on Sunday. The highway was closed for six hours.

Riders Evacuated After Japanese Rollercoaster's Emergency Stop Riders had to be evacuated from a rollercoaster at a Japanese theme park after it came to an emergency stop on Monday, April 29. Hokkaido News, citing the Rusutsu Resort, reported that the rollercoaster came to an emergency stop while on its first climb. There were 18 people on board at the time, but no one was injured. The reason for the stop was being investigated, Hokkaido News said. Footage by one of the rescued passengers, X user @Jb08096641, shows the Loop the Loop rollercoaster halted midway up an ascent of the ride, with a number of staff helping people off. According to Rusustu Resort’s website, the Loop the Loop is its fastest rollercoaster, reaching speeds of 90km/h (56 mph). Credit: @Jb08096641 via Storyful

Incredible Water Tank Designed to Look like Traditional Olmec Sculpture Goes Viral A water tank in Puebla, painted to look like a traditional Olmec colossal head sculpture has gone viral in Mexico. Footage published by the artist Yum Kíimil Lee shows the realistic tank-sculpture on a rooftop, over looking Zacapoaxtla. The “modern head” sculpture, dubbed “Tinacatl,” was created in collaboration the local art collective, Hijos del Maiz, which celebrates traditional Mexican art work and culture. The Olmecs are the earliest known major Mesoamerican civilization. They lived in the present-day Mexican states of Veracruz and Tabasco from about 1600 BCE to around 350 BCE. Credit: Yum Kíimil Lee via Storyful

Debris Flies as Tornado Rips Through Lincoln, Nebraska At least two tornadoes touched down in eastern Nebraska on Friday, April 26, local media reported. Footage filmed by Wendy Williams shows debris flying as a tornado swirls near an event center in Lincoln on Friday afternoon. Elsewhere in the area, tornadoes were confirmed in Elkhorn and west of Blair on Friday afternoon. Credit: Wendy Williams via Storyful

Central Park Blooms as Spring Takes Hold in New York City Central Park in New York City was bursting with spring colors as the sun shone on Wednesday, April 24. Footage by local photographer Kelly Kopp portrays a lively spring scene with blooming flowers in the park’s bustling Conservatory Garden. Credit: @KellyrKopp via Storyful

A fire broke out at a home outside of Greenville on Sunday.

Goldsboro police announced the arrest of a man who was wanted for the murder of another man early Saturday.

The Bertie County Sheriff's Office has arrested three teens in connection with a shooting that injured a man back in March.

With the help of drone technology, two suspects were arrested and are facing charges after officials said they carjacked someone in Martin County.

The Carteret County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help after three boats valued at around $500,000 were stolen Saturday in Carteret County.

A recent inspection at a Swansboro Elementary School revealed the use of lead-based paint. WNCT's Courtney Cortright spoke with a concerned parent, who did not want to give her name, about the news.

Master Gardener Volunteers at the Pitt County Arboretum in Greenville are getting ready for their 2024 spring plant sale. Courtney Cortright has more on this.

Farmville’s Dogwood Festival is one of the biggest events of the year in Eastern North Carolina. The 35th annual event this weekend did not disappoint. Gabby Sartori has more on this.