Bill Murray
Anchor/Reporter
Wilmington, NC
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I’m Bill Murray (no, the other one J), excited for the chance to share stories about Wilmington, NC and it’s surrounding communities.
It’s an opportunity few could pass up. If you live here, you know exactly what I’m talking about. We get to spend time in a region that thousands save for all year long, hoping for that week or two at their favorite vacation destination; trust me, I won’t be taking that for granted!
I’m a native of New Jersey, most recently having spent time in West Virginia.
It’s been a real joy, to find this new adventure, brings with it advice from so many who have called this place their second home. I have worked with management at WECT-TV, in years past, and can tell you it’s an honor to be part of this news team. I share an office, every day, with people who are passionate about what they do.
The Jersey Shore, Washington, DC, Rochester, NY, Huntington, WV, are all places I’ve called home, over the years.
Now, I'm looking forward to experiencing Wilmington. Don’t hesitate to say “hi!” and share your hidden gems. I’m always up for the adventure!
Feel free to touch base with story ideas, people who make a difference, or just a “heads up” about what’s going on, in your neighborhood.
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The city hopes to remove up to 18 diseased trees on Market between 12th and 21st streets in the coming months due to disease.
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For $24.99 a month, the yearlong pilot program will offer 800 kilowatt-hours monthly to charge EVs at home.
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New Hanover County Animal Services has been trying new ideas to help clear its own shelter the last several months.
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Drivers in northern New Hanover County have seen it on the horizon for years. Barriers have been blocking the construction at Gordon Road since early 2018.
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Any food bank in America will tell you that volunteers are like members of the supporting cast. They help prop up the show, working in shadows to help feed the hungry on their own time.
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“People may be surprised at how it adds up,” said a Food Lion store manager. “In our store, alone, we donate about 56,000 pounds of food a year; that’s 28 tons.”
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An army of volunteers gathered at the parking lot of Mattress Firm along Carolina Beach Road on Thursday.
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Prep work underway for 2023's North Carolina Strawberry Festival
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“I love it, but we need the help,” said Kenny Grady, a 71-year-old school bus driver.
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“When they bring it back to the community center, it’s very engaging. And it’s holistic in the sense they bring that ownership back here to the center,” said Isaiah Lubben, the Maides Park recreation supervisor.
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Oak Island is investing in safety precautions for swimmers and island visitors and residents.
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The "Black Lives Do Matter: End Racism Now" installation will open on Saturday at 10 a.m., and admission will be free to all exhibits at the museum for that day. A tour and discussion will on the same day will feature Art Director Greyson Davis and other artists.
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The artwork is beautiful, but it never could have gotten there if weren’t for the work of Maureen Lewis and the other directors of the CBMP nonprofit organization.
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So often, stories make headlines one day and disappear the next. There’s a 9-year-old child, in New Hanover County with a smile on her face this weekend. It’s an important reminder that, for those involved in those headlines, life moves on.
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High grocery prices have some rethinking farmers' markets.
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The 2021 Christmas kickoff now underway for the Salvation Army.
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Local locations for COVID 19 vaccinations for children as young as five.
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The Salvation Army has extended its Angel Tree deadline until Oct. 31, in an effort to help as many people as possible.
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The Cape Fear Rowing Club has roots dating back to 1875, but it's never missed a stroke.
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July 4th, 2021 - the start of a new era for the northside of Wilmington.The Riverfront Park Amphitheater is set for its grand opening.
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The menu of food and fellowship has been a mainstay for the last quarter century.
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There is still time to purchase a box that can be donated to teachers, front line workers, and food banks around the country.
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Cape Fear Habitat hoping to double it's construction in 2021.
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The Cheesesmith Food Truck has been around since 2018.
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A small team of workers at the New Hanover County landfill helped a woman find her accidentally discarded rings.
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Burial at sea reminds people of the "Circle of Life"
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Welcome to Southport — granted, the welcome mat still needs dusting off a bit with the Howe Street construction project well underway, but show up and you’re guaranteed a smile.
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New Hanover County Senior Resource Center gets $1.8 million dollar face lift.
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Day after day, the videos chronicle the crisis along our southern border: young children, alone, housed in makeshift US detention centers. That they got that far is only half the story; the road to this place: long and dangerous.
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With growth comes growing pains. Brunswick County residents are volunteering in an effort to keep the trash problem under control.
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Local businesses re-inventing themselves to stay afloat during COVID pandemic.
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COVID helps to surge sales at local florists.
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New Hanover County continues it's push to free wifi access.
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Businesses are benefiting from crowds showing up for mass COVID-19 vaccinations
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New Hanover County’s Board of Education is meeting Wednesday, Jan. 13 to discuss its plan on how to move elementary students back to Plan A starting Monday, Jan. 19.
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United Van Lines finds Wilmington the #1 spot in country for inbound moves
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The Cape Fear Museum continues it's recruit of local 2020 COVID mementos that can help tell the story of 2020 to future generations.
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Granting the wish of children this Christmas. For some children, it’s going to take more than Santa Claus, and he’s the first to admit. Jannifer Johnson, is six years old and needs a new kidney.
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Santa Claus may be all suited up in red and white, but in Whiteville everybody’s talking about gold.
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Margaret Raby spends hours each week, huddled over her dining room table, weaving baskets out of pine needles.
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Lake Shore Commons remains COVID free -- thanks to strict protocol and messaging by office manager Alexarose Ditre.
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Some people who are heading to the polls are calling the 2020 election the most important of their lifetime.
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The staff at a small, rural school in Columbus County comes together to help pay for the burial of the school custodian's brother.
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After stopping short of taking her own life, Abi Orde published a video on YouTube sharing the stories of several people in southeastern North Carolina who have experienced that struggle, firsthand.
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New Hanover County’s Public Libraries are open, once again, with limited capacity.
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Pender County Schools' is creating show and tell videos to help parents and students navigate the 2020-2021 school year, in the wake of COVID-19.
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Following two massive house fires, Ocean Isle Beach is warning residents to disconnect batteries from flooded vehicles.
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School staffs are prepping their buildings for the influx of students heading back for an historic 2020-2021 school year in the wake of COVID-19.
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Bellamy Mansion Museum is using COVID-19 downtime to make much needed improvements. The pandemic is costing the museum roughly $25,000 in lost revenue
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