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Flounder fishery dispute grows as August meeting approaches
The flounder conflict continues into next week’s North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission (MFC) meeting, which will be held in Raleigh from Aug. 21-23. The bone of contention is between the MFC and the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission (WRC) about this year's recreational flounder season. The only agenda items...
North Carolina woman wins $287,870 jackpot after buying $5 ticket at Publix
NEW BERN, N.C. (WGHP) — Ruby Rozenblad, of New Bern, bought a Fast Play ticket on Tuesday and won a $287,870 jackpot, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. She bought her winning $5 Rockin’ Bingo ticket from the Publix on South Glenburnie Road in New Bern. At the time of the win, the […]
Sheriff’s office: Man arrested following Chadbourn drug distribution investigation
CHADBOURN, N.C. (WECT) - A man has been charged with several drug-related crimes following an investigation in Chadbourn, according to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office. Per the report, the CCSO Narcotics Division had been investigating the distribution of drugs within the Chadbourn community. “Detectives from the Narcotics Division, supported...
NC faith leaders decry Lt. Gov. Robinson’s stances on abortion, LGBTQ+ equality
A group of faith leaders spoke in front of the state Legislative Building Wednesday, criticizing Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson’s positions on abortion and LGBTQ+ issues. Speakers questioned the lieutenant governor’s recent shift on abortion, accused him of misrepresenting Christianity, and of fueling a rise in Christian nationalism in North Carolina. “We are here […]
Crossing guard pleads guilty to providing alcohol to a minor
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Sheri Baker has been sentenced for giving students alcohol at Anderson Elementary School while working as a crossing guard back in May. The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office suspended Baker from her position as a crossing guard earlier this year. The district attorney’s office says...
Man accused of holding Myrtle Beach candy store workers at gunpoint
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - A man is behind bars after he allegedly pulled out a gun at a Myrtle Beach candy store over a return dispute this week. Myrtle Beach police were called around 11:10 p.m. Wednesday to Sugar Life Ice Cream & Candy Bar on South Kings Highway for a weapons law violation.
Coast Guard, SCDNR issue emergency ‘No Wake Zone’ along Intracoastal Waterway
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - The U.S. Coast Guard and South Carolina Department of Natural Resources are issuing a warning for boaters along the Intracoastal Waterway in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Debby. The agencies issued a temporary No-Wake Zone on all waters of the Atlantic Intracostal Waterway from the...
Two-year-old killed in crash after wandering into road in Bladen County
ELIZABETHTOWN, N.C. (WECT) - A two-year-old girl was hit and killed in a crash at about 2:53 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 12. Per N.C. State Highway Patrol, the girl had walked away from her home along State Road 1700 on Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Road outside of Elizabethtown. She then...
Luke Rice, North Carolina native and Morgan Wallen’s bass player, joins News13’s First Edition
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — News13 had the chance to interview Luke Rice, a North Carolina native who plays bass for country megastar Morgan Wallen. Rice, a professional musician, producer, artist and photographer, is from Weaverville, North Carolina, just outside of Asheville. The full interview from News13’s First Edition is at the top of this […]
Carolina Forest Panthers football preview
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – The Carolina Forest Panthers have been a perennial power in our area under head coach Marc Morris. The largest school in our area won the Region 5-5A crown last season and advanced to the 3rd round of the SCHSL Class 5A playoffs. They will have to replace 2 big pieces […]
Gray’s Investigate TV+ launches second season on Sept. 9
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Gray Media’s daily, 30-minute news magazine InvestigateTV+ will begin its second season on September 9th. The new magazine’s renewal is the direct result of impressive, double-digit ratings growth in the show’s debut season. InvestigateTV+ built an audience throughout its first season with an average of 25% growth with Adults 18+ across all Gray markets since its launch in September 2023 (Source: Nielsen).
2024 Football Preview: Waccamaw’s Hastings is like a coach on the field
When he lines up in his safety position, Waccamaw’s Aiden Hastings knows what every player is supposed to do on each play. That’s usually a coach’s responsibility and it’s a lot to remember. But to the 5-foot-11, 170-pound senior, it’s not that complicated. “It’s reps...
Wawa to host groundbreaking event for new Hope Mills location
HOPE MILLS, N.C. (WNCN) — Wawa is continuing to spread across North Carolina. After opening its first store in Kill Devil Hills in May, the chain is planning a groundbreaking event in Hope Mills for a new unique travel center store. The projected size of the center is expected...
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