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News

Columbus Co. issues boil water advisory following water main break in Riegelwood

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By WECT Staff
Customers are warned they may experience water quality issues due to a water main break that occurred on Monday, March 20, and water used for consumption should be boiled until further notice.

News

Wilmington charter school to host fundraising auction for new bus

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By WECT Staff
Works of art, travel packages, experiential classes and more will be auctioned off to help obtain a new activity bus for the charter school.

News

Alzheimer's Association

‘It’s exhausting, physically and emotionally’: Family talks about struggles as caregivers, new report details nearly half of caregivers are battling depression

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Mara McJilton
Noelle said thankfully she works from home and tries to help her parents a few days a week, but it’s become more difficult recently.

News

The Brunswick County seal.

Brunswick County sets deadline for appealing assessed property values

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By WECT Staff
The final date to request an appeal for 2023 assessed values is April 24 at 5 p.m. when the Brunswick County Board of Equalization and Review adjourns.

News

Bill to expand Medicaid eligibility in North Carolina passes in house, close to becoming law

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Zach Solon
The North Carolina House of Representatives voted Wednesday to expand Medicaid eligibility for close to 600,000 people statewide.

News

Family files lawsuit against first responders for fatal wreck during chase in 2022

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Jamie Boulet and WECT Staff
The lawsuit from the family claims that a PIT maneuver resulted in the fatal wreck, constituting an unreasonable use of deadly force.

News

Veterans to be honored at Battleship NC for National Vietnam War Veterans Day

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By WECT Staff
The Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans event will include battleship tours from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a brief appreciation program at noon.

News

Imprisoned man charged with indecent liberties with a minor for incident nearly 40 years ago

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By WECT Staff
Jordan, who was convicted in 1986 and is currently in prison for similar offenses with another minor child, was reported to a local private investigator by an anonymous source.

News

NC bill would drive up costs for electric and hybrid vehicle ownership

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Michael Praats
Senate Bill 354 hopes to raise transportation revenue for the state. As more electric and hybrid vehicles hit the roads, fuel tax revenues are dropping and some say EV owners aren’t paying their fair share.

News

‘Kayla’s Act’ could provide more protections for domestic violence survivors

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Sydney Hoover
'Kayla's Act' is in honor of a Lumberton woman who was killed last November. It would give some people the opportunity to testify against their alleged abuser from a remote location, rather than in a courtroom.
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Two passengers in state auditor’s car face charges after December crash

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Raleigh police have arrested two people in the North Carolina State Auditor Beth Wood’s car.

News

Columbus Co. Sheriff’s Office releases stats from enforcement during St. Patrick’s Day week

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By WECT Staff
The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office recorded a total of 203 traffic and criminal violations as part of the Booze It & Lose It campaign during St. Patrick’s Day Week.

News

Police arrest man accused of possessing about 1.5 pounds of methamphetamine

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By WECT Staff
He was charged with two counts of trafficking methamphetamine, maintaining a vehicle-controlled substance, possession with intent to sell and deliver methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

News

Sheriff’s office donates $198,585 from settlement to schools

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By WECT Staff
The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office donated $198,585 from a settlement to the school district at a meeting on Tuesday, March 21.

State

Police: Robeson County man jailed after fatally shooting girlfriend

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
A Robeson County man is in custody, charged with fatally shooting his girlfriend Tuesday night.

Top Story

Addiction treatment center to expand services, double bed count with purchase of new facility

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Kassie Simmons
Christian Recovery Centers, Inc. plans to expand its program to offer up to 24 months of assistance for clients and double its bed count as it purchases a new facility in Shallotte.

Crime

Man sentenced to 18 to 23 years for crash that killed two Wilmington teens

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By WECT Staff
According to the N.C. Department of Public Safety, he was convicted on Jan. 24 of two counts of death by vehicle; he had previously been charged with two counts of second degree murder.

National

Rep. Rouzer reintroduces bill to fund water testing, filtration systems

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By WECT Staff
Also known as the Healthy H2O Act, the bill would provide grants for water testing and the purchase and installation of point-of-use or point-of-entry systems to reduce contaminants.

Events

Local children’s theatre company to perform Seussical the Musical

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By WECT Staff
The Snow Productions Children’s Theatre company will perform Seussical the Musical Friday through Sunday, March 24-26 and March 31-April 2.

Traffic

UPDATED: Traffic changes expected due to filming

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By WECT Staff
The City of Wilmington has announced plans for traffic changes to accommodate filming in the area.

News

Mother frustrated after charter school says her son’s hair is too long; school responds

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Zach Solon
Classical Charter Schools claims in a statement that the ACLU is trying “’to drive a wedge’ between school families and administrators ‘with trumped-up charges’ of discrimination and civil-rights violations.”

Community

West Brunswick High School student returns home days after being hit in front of school

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By WECT Staff
“I’m happy to report that the WBHS has been released from the hospital and returned home on Saturday."

Community

New scholarship created to help local African American youth

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By WECT Staff
A new $1,500 scholarship for African-American youth looking to study the building arts and sciences is set to be awarded for the first time this year.

News

Former New Hanover County commissioner appointed to UNC Board of Governors

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By WECT Staff
White served for eight years on the NHC Board of Commissioners.

Crime

Appeal denied for man sentenced in 2020 Wilmington attempted breaking and entering incident

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By WECT Staff
Jones was sentenced on July 29, 2021, to 35-54 months in prison.

Back to School

Seven books pulled from four schools in Pender County

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Kassie Simmons
The group Concerned Citizens of Pender County asked for 40 of the books to be removed.

State

Sports wagering getting 2nd chance in North Carolina House

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 9:40 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
The House Commerce Committee voted on Tuesday for the measure, which if enacted would open wide the sports wagering industry within the country’s ninth-largest state.

News

SLED gives new details on Stephen Smith homicide investigation

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 8:47 PM EDT
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By Freeman Stoddard
Bland Richter Law Firm announced that the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is now considering Stephen Smith’s death a homicide.

News

NHC Sheriff’s Office vehicles damaged in crash, man arrested for multiple felony warrants

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:44 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
According to a spokesperson with the sheriff’s office, NHSCO deputies were attempting to serve ‘multiple felony warrants’ on Caison when he fled.

News

One hospitalized with critical injuries after house fire near Supply

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:21 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
A “heavy fire” had engulfed the front of the home.

Community

COMMUNITY CLASSROOM: Teacher wants lounger and wiggler feet for flexible learning for students

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 5:56 PM EDT
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By Frances Weller
COMMUNITY CLASSROOM: Teacher wants lounger and wiggler feet for flexible learning for students

News

Junior League of Wilmington to host Touch-a-Truck event at GLOW Academy

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 3:54 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
Attendees can touch, climb on, explore, and ask questions about their favorite trucks, cars, and construction equipment in a safe and supervised environment.

Events

“The Grads” Art Show to feature work of GLOW Academy students

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 3:51 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
Per GLOW Academy Art Teacher Regular Greyson, the group of girls designed the letter “D” for the Black Lives Do Matter installation at the Cameron Art Museum.

News

Sundown Performance Series at the CAM announced

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 2:38 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
The performances, which are free and open to the public, will take place in the PNC USCT Park directly in front of Boundless, the public sculpture honoring the United States Colored Troops.

News

Leaders discuss offshore wind plan at event hosted by Brunswick Community College

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 2:17 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
Visit NC Executive Director Wit Tuttell says he has heard people’s concerns about compromising the ocean view, and that the typical beachgoer won't be impacted by the turbines over 20 miles offshore.

Music

Nickel Creek and Aoife O’Donovan to play concert at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 1:19 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater has announced a concert with Nickel Creek and guest Aoife O’Donovan on Saturday, July 22.

Crime

Three arrested on drug charges after driver accused of speeding over 100 mph during chase

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 12:51 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
The driver and two passengers were arrested on drug trafficking charges.

News

Columbus Co. commissioners approve license plate cameras, continued work against giant salvinia plant

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 12:29 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
The Columbus County Board of Commissioners is set to consider a request for license plate cameras and an agreement to refinance the cost of a school expansion on Tuesday, March 21.

Top Story

Smart Start of New Hanover County honors 2023 Children’s Champions

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 12:03 PM EDT
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By Jon Evans
Smart Start of New Hanover County honored several people at the organization’s Breakfast of Champions for their work in ‘going above and beyond in improving children’s lives’.

News

New disc golf course opens in Leland

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 11:55 AM EDT
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By WECT Staff
The 12-hole course is located at 893 Village Road adjacent to Sturgeon Creek.

News

City council approves sidewalk funding, financing $30 million for projects

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 11:21 AM EDT
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By WECT Staff
The Wilmington City Council approved a public hearing on financing $30 million for projects, additional funding for sidewalks on 17th St. and more at a meeting on Tuesday, March 21.

News

Town of Burgaw to receive $75,000 technical assistance award

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 10:47 AM EDT
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By WECT Staff
Burgaw will develop an enhanced portfolio of priorities to increase resilience.

News

North Carolina Attorney General suing MV Realty

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 10:40 AM EDT
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By WITN Web Team
The real estate brokerage is being sued for allegedly tricking homeowners into signing oppressive real estate agreements.

News

Sea Trail Convention Center scheduled to reopen in the coming months

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 10:20 AM EDT
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By Lauren Schuster
$50 million has been invested into Sea Trail Convention Center, which will be opening back up soon.

General

Wilmington approves amendment on financing up to $30 million for Riverlights fire station and other projects

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 10:06 AM EDT
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By WECT Staff
On Tuesday, March 21, the Wilmington City Council will hold a public hearing on an amendment to a financing contract for up to $30 million to pay for a sports complex, a fire station in the Riverlights community and other projects.

News

Man wanted in Atkinson shooting now in custody

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 8:37 AM EDT
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By WECT Staff
According to the Pender County Sheriff’s Office website, 23-year-old Tyron Markel Allen was arrested Monday, March 20.

General

See smoke? Orton to conduct controlled burn today

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 7:54 AM EDT
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By WECT Staff
Orton is conducting a series of controlled burns to maintain the longleaf pine habitat.

Get Fit With 6

Get Fit with 6: Eighty-four year old stays active to preserve her mobility and independence

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 7:37 AM EDT
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By Kim Ratcliff
In this month's Get Fit with 6 report, we go to an 84-year-old woman's home with a physical therapist to show the importance of exercises that help with strength and balance to remain independent in your senior years.

News

Wilmington Police Department locates missing man

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 7:19 AM EDT
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By WECT Staff
Anyone who sees him or has any information is asked to call 911 or 910-343-3609.

News

Brunswick Co. commissioners approve resolution opposing private money in elections, director responds

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:58 AM EDT
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By WECT Staff
The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution that would oppose private money elections at its regular meeting on Monday, March 20.
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