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World AIDS Day: Local health expert explains the importance of being tested; UNCW displays a remembrance quilt

Updated: 3 hours ago

By Daniella Hankey

The world pauses every December 1st to mark World AIDS Day to raise awareness of the disease and to remember those who have lost their lives to AIDS. Seven squares, made from family, friends and neighbors line UNCW’s Cultural Arts Building to honor the lives lost to HIV and AIDS.

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Saint Pauls man arrested for drug trafficking charges after traffic stop

Updated: 4 hours ago

By WECT Staff

The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 27-year-old Austin Ryan Jackson after police found drugs in his car during a vehicle stop at the 15000 block of NC Hwy 87 in Tar Heel on Wednesday, Nov. 30.

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Wilmington Police Mounted Unit training new horse, still asking for name suggestions

Updated: 6 hours ago

By Mara McJilton

They are just one of three mounted units in the state and the only full-time unit in North Carolina.

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Judge upholds $20 million owed to plaintiff in Lack’s Beach Service lawsuit

Updated: 7 hours ago

By WMBF News Staff

The ruling came from a lawsuit stemming from a 2018 drowning death. It's unclear if there will be an appeal.

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Bidens entertain more than 330 guests at 1st state dinner

Updated: 39 minutes ago

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press

The first White House state dinner of President Joe Biden’s administration drew big names Thursday from fashion, entertainment, politics and business who turned out to help celebrate French President Emmanuel Macron and the return of high-wattage D.C. social events after the pandemic.