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Governor Cooper visits Cherry Point, thanks military members, hears concerns
HAVELOCK, N.C. (WNCT) — Governor Roy Cooper stopped at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Tuesday. He spoke with military leaders from across the state and heard their concerns about what needs to be fixed on the bases. The main takeaway was that the state needed to invest more in public education and childcare. Gov. […]
Facing homelessness no more: Shively family finds a new home
A year and a half after Theresa Shively and her family lost their RV and ended up in a tent in the woods, the family finally has a roof over their heads at the Cape Fear Hotel Apartments. “I did it on my own," Theresa says. "I walked by and...
DHHS: Daycare where toddler wandered into street has past supervision problems
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A daycare center where a toddler wandered off into traffic Tuesday has past supervision problems, according to state regulators. This as the company says those involved have been placed on administrative leave. Greenville police say they’re investigating the discovery of a 3-year-old boy out in traffic...
City of Fayetteville, homeowners dispute over who should fix road damaged by Debby
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) – Homeowners are fighting with the City of Fayetteville over who should fix a washed-out road after Tropical Storm Debby. A portion of Siple Avenue collapsed after the dam under the road breached during the storm. There is a lot of debate over who should be responsible for repairs. The City of Fayetteville said it’s a city road. However, city officials said Rayconda Lake and Dam under the road are owned by Rayconda Homeowners Association.
100-year-old revival shelter demolished in Washington
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — A piece of Washington history was demolished on Aug. 13 when the Snowd Branch gathering shelter was torn down. Under that shelter, people gathered for revivals and church services. Now, pieces of that original structure will be used to carry on that tradition of coming together in worship. “I do know […]
Conway Officials Ask Boaters To Travel With Caution On The Water
The City of Conway is asking boaters to take caution during this time. Officials request that boaters on the Waccamaw River to travel slowly and refrain from creating wake. The call comes as many in the area are dealing with flooding impacts from Tropical Storm Debby. It was said even...
Highway Patrol investigating hit-and-run crash involving pedestrian near Leland
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - NC State Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a hit-and-run collision involving a pedestrian that took place early in the morning on Sunday, Aug. 11, near Leland. Per a SHP representative, the crash took place at about 3:24 a.m. on N.C. 87 a tenth of a...
Portion of US 17 named after North Myrtle Beach native, longtime transportation committee chairman
George “Rayford” Vereen has figuratively left his mark on North Myrtle Beach, and now that mark will have a physical reminder. He has been to countless Horry County Transportation Committee meetings, serving as chairman of the body for 23 years. But the meeting at North Myrtle Beach’s council...
‘Extremely dangerous’: Manhunt for escaped NC inmate enters new phase on 2nd day.
Canine trackers show Ramone Alston, a convicted murderer, may have moved north after leaving the UNC Hospitals parking lot. The sheriff urges everyone to check their surveillance cameras.
The Latest: Trump held rally in North Carolina; Harris campaign launches $90M ad buy
Donald Trump held a rally and speech in North Carolina on Wednesday that his campaign billed as a significant economic address, though the former president spent much of his time airing grievances against his rivals and veering toward familiar topics like the U.S.-Mexico border. Set in a Democratic city surrounded by staunchly Republican mountain counties, the event carried both national and local implications for the former president. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign is launching a $90 million advertising effort over the next three weeks to introduce the Democrat to voters and sharpen the contrast with Trump. The media buy marks her campaign’s largest-yet investment in messaging to voters with just 2 1/2 months until Election Day in November. Follow the AP’s Election 2024 coverage at: https://apnews.com/hub/election-2024. Here’s the Latest:
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