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The roads heading out to Columbus County Friday morning were a bit damp but with treatment from the North Carolina Department of Transportation, there was no noticeable ice on the roads. Emergency officials however do not expect that to last.

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Team coverage round-up of the winter storm in southeastern North Carolina

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Crews report on weather conditions around the region

Weather conditions are deteriorating around the region

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Troopers advise people to stay off the roads tonight

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Hospital is prepared for weather-related emergencies from ice storm

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Have photos or video of icy conditions in your area? We want to see them!

Updated: Jan. 21, 2022 at 4:10 PM EST

By WECT Staff

You also can find See It, Snap It, Send It on the WECT News app!

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Duke Energy prepares for power outages in Southeastern North Carolina

Updated: Jan. 21, 2022 at 1:17 PM EST

By Elly Cosgrove

In Wilmington, there are 200 trucks and 100 workers staged off Raleigh Street ready to support local crews.

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AG reaches settlement with tree service company accused of price gouging Wilmington-area residents

Updated: Jan. 21, 2022 at 2:18 PM EST

By WECT Staff

Along with price gouging, the company was accused of failing to provide some customers with their three-day right-to-cancel notices.

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UNCW to name student recreation center after late Vice Chancellor

Updated: Jan. 21, 2022 at 12:19 PM EST

By WECT Staff

The UNCW Board of Trustees approved Chancellor Jose V. Sartarelli’s recommendation to name the building the Pat Leonard Student Recreation Center.

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Trial date for former NHC band director delayed

Updated: Jan. 21, 2022 at 11:41 AM EST

By WECT Staff

Peter Michael Frank, who worked at Roland-Grise Middle School, was arrested in Jan. 2020 for committing several sex crimes to students from 1999 to 2019.

National

Biden plans to communicate more in second year in office, White House says

Updated: Jan. 21, 2022 at 2:18 PM EST

By ZEKE MILLER and ALEXANDRA JAFFE

Biden told Democratic National Committee members during a virtual grassroots event Thursday that Democrats broadly have to offer a clearer contrast with Republicans going forward.

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CFPUA issues boil water advisory for Hawthorne Road area

Updated: Jan. 21, 2022 at 9:11 AM EST

By WECT Staff

During a boil water advisory, you should boil water for a minute then cool before consuming in any way.

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Emergency management crews gear up for winter storm

Updated: Jan. 20, 2022 at 9:50 PM EST

By Zach Solon

In Southeastern North Carolina, crews expect icy conditions on roadways and even falling trees and power outages.

State

Flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor marines killed in crash

Updated: Jan. 20, 2022 at 10:02 PM EST

By WECT Staff

The wreck happened Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of Highways 17 and 210, about 10 miles out from Camp Lejeune

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Governor Cooper urges people to prepare for power outages from winter storm

Updated: Jan. 20, 2022 at 7:18 PM EST

By WECT Staff

Governor Cooper said state emergency management is expecting power outages across the southeastern part of the state

Crime

Altercation in northside neighborhood in Wilmington leads to man being shot

Updated: Jan. 20, 2022 at 6:29 PM EST

By WECT Staff

A man was shot following an altercation on McRae Street in Wilmington Tuesday

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NC Highway Patrol gives tips ahead of anticipated icy roads

Updated: Jan. 20, 2022 at 5:09 PM EST

By Anna Austin Boyers

As regions across southeastern North Carolina are under an ice storm warning, members of the NC Highway Patrol are giving some tips to stay safe on the roads.

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Triple murder suspect, wearing hospital gown and handcuffed to gurney, appears before judge

Updated: Jan. 20, 2022 at 5:59 PM EST

By Kendall McGee

The man charged for killing his own mother, sister and child this weekend had his first appearance Thursday afternoon.

Weather

Closures this weekend due to ice storm threat

Updated: Jan. 20, 2022 at 11:32 AM EST

By WECT Staff

As a result of the winter storm expected this Friday, closures are being announced across the region

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First Alert Action Days: Answering your FAQs

Updated: Jan. 13, 2022 at 11:39 AM EST

By WECT Staff

Let us answer a few FAQs about First Alert Action Days.

Severe

City officials treating roads ahead of winter weather, urging everyone to stay home

Updated: Jan. 20, 2022 at 6:39 PM EST

By Mara McJilton

Even though roads are being treated, there is some rain that we could see before temperatures drop to or below freezing, so roads might need to be treated again.

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Officials discuss ways to prepare for floods and falling trees ahead of another winter storm

Updated: Jan. 19, 2022 at 9:48 PM EST

By Zach Solon

The storm is expected to cause dangerous road conditions and drivers are urged to avoid unnecessary travel.

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Gov. Cooper declares state of emergency ahead of winter storm

Updated: Jan. 19, 2022 at 6:55 PM EST

By WECT Staff

Gov. Cooper declares state of emergency ahead of winter storm

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District attorney says no charges against Jacksonville police officer who shot & killed son

Updated: Jan. 20, 2022 at 3:54 PM EST

By WITN Web Team

Wilmington District Attorney Ben David said there was not a real likelihood that they would receive a conviction if charges were brought.

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WPD investigating after man injured in shooting

Updated: Jan. 20, 2022 at 11:30 AM EST

By WECT Staff

According to WPD officials, police responded to the area Market St. and Gingerwood Road in reference to shots being fired into a vehicle shortly after 5 p.m.

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CFPUA closes lane of Oleander Drive at Hawthorne Road for emergency repair

Updated: Jan. 20, 2022 at 4:09 PM EST

By WECT Staff

Crews are working to repair a broken water valve at this location and the closure could take up to eight hours.

National

Who are the 3 officers on trial in George Floyd’s death?

Updated: Jan. 19, 2022 at 10:48 PM EST

By Steve Karnowski

Three former Minneapolis officers are headed to a federal trial on civil rights charges this week in the death of George Floyd. After the federal trial, Lane, Kueng and Thao face state charges of aiding and abetting murder.