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LATEST NEWS

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The merger will benefit all Southport residents, who will see anywhere from a 30 to 50 percent...

Brunswick County to take over the city of Southport’s water and sewer systems

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Emma Dollenmayer
$35 million is coming to Brunswick County, to take over Southport’s water and sewer systems.

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Duane Manning

Parole escapee extradited to Columbus County, facing new charges

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By WECT Staff
Manning had escaped custody on the way to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Detention Facility on Thursday, Sept. 7. He was then located by police in Garden City, Georgia while driving a stolen vehicle on Sept. 12.

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Controlled burn planned in Carolina Beach State Park

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By WECT Staff
The burn will be conducted around 10 a.m. and used to reduce hazards and benefit wildlife and plants, including Longleaf Pine and Venus Flytraps.

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Before residents cast ballots in the upcoming municipal elections, they can let candidates know...

Voters can control the discussion through WHQR’s Community Agenda

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Jon Evans
Election Day is the one time when politicians and candidates running for office must listen to voters, who speak by casting ballots.

National

There was no big winner in Monday night’s Powerball drawing.

Powerball jackpot climbs to $835 million after no one overcomes odds to win top prize

Updated: 49 minutes ago
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By The Associated Press
With no big winner, the jackpot keeps getting bigger.
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