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Shallotte issues notice of untreated sewage discharge
SHALLOTTE, N.C. (WECT) - The Town of Shallotte has reported that approximately 1,600 gallons of untreated wastewater discharged from the force main at 4830 Main Street Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 13, for about three minutes. “The untreated wastewater that was not recovered entered into the Shallotte River. The broken line was...
Unlicensed massage therapist charged in New Hanover County with illegally recording clients
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office has charged a man for running an unlicensed massage therapist practice and unlawfully recording clients without their knowledge. Robert Charles Herring was arrested after several complaints were filed by victims who received massages from Herring. Per the arrest warrants,...
Suspect Identified In Fatal Loris Shooting Of N.C. Woman
The suspect in a fatal shooting incident has now been identified. The shooting occurred last Wednesday near a Bojangles on Walnut Street in Loris. 33-year-old Lilly Stephens allegedly attempted to assault two people while in a vehicle. A firearm was pulled and around 11 shots were fired. 22-year-old Kenasia Martin of North Carolina was killed and another victim was injured.
Teacher donates kidney to stranger to help former student in need of transplant
Penderlea, N.C. (WECT) -When Laura Eakins first met Kaleek Beatty in 2016, he was waiting on a kidney. Eakins, a teacher at Pender High School and Beatty, a student there developed a bond almost immediately. “I was coaching Kaleek’s brother so I knew the family and their struggles,” the physical...
Three HCA students win state beauty pageants
Savannah Kate Stevens, a rising seventh grader at Harrells Christian Academy, was recently crowned 2024-25 Junior Miss Princess of North Carolina at the PONC State Scholarship Pageant held at the Fuquay-Varina Arts Center. The 12-year-old beauty queen from Wallace, not only shined with her interviewing skills winning best interview in...
This chef will be the first woman to lead a team at the Fayetteville Black BBQ Cookoff
A Fayetteville chef is the first woman to lead a team in Fayetteville’s Black BBQ Cookoff, a barbecue competition in its third year, slated for this weekend. The Friends Table restaurant owner Portia Grady and her crew of eight staff is one of 17 teams who will cook ribs, chicken, brisket and pulled pork at the Crown Complex on Saturday for a chance to win in each category and overall. ...
Second sewer spill this month impacting Rocky Mount residents, Tar River
A sewer spill has been impacting Rocky Mount residents for nearly a week. This comes one week after another spill in the exact same spot. The city of Rocky Mount said on Facebook that the spill started on the morning of Aug. 8 at a manhole under the trestle on River Side Drive. According to the city, the sewer overflow was caused by "significant rainfall being experienced in the region."
Stress, anxiety a normal part of starting new school year, Grand Strand health experts say
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County students from elementary school to college have begun adjusting their routines as the new school year starts to ramp up. Starting school can be a big change no matter if you are in kindergarten or if it is your freshman year of college. It’s an exciting time of […]
Southport Mayor Removes Police Chief, Sparks Controversy Over Department's Direction
Southport Mayor Jim Cooney's decision to remove Police Chief Tom Vaughn from his position has rippled through the local community, sparking a mixture of speculation and tension. On Tuesday, Cooney announced that Vaughn was terminated from his role as the city's head of law enforcement, stating a desire to steer the Southport Police Department on a new course. As reported by FOX59/CBS4, Cooney asserted that the state statute endows him with the authority to dismiss a police chief, and emphasized the legality and necessity of his actions.
NC State move-in day could impact Thursday morning commute
Students begin moving onto NC State's campus Thursday, traffic impacts expected. If Western Boulevard is a part of your morning commute, you may want to give yourself a little extra time Thursday. This area is going to be congested over the next few days as students move into their dorms...
Trump veers off message in economic speech
Former President Donald Trump strayed off topic multiple times to attack Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz while delivering a speech about the economy in North Carolina. CNN’s Kaitlan Collins gets reaction from Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ).
Morning Report — Harris, Trump compete in NC; Omar wins primary
Editor’s note: The Hill’s Morning Report is our daily newsletter that dives deep into Washington’s agenda. To subscribe, click here or fill out the box below. Vice President Harris says she’ll unveil economic proposals Friday during a campaign event in Raleigh, N.C., while former President Trump plans to campaign in heavily Democratic Asheville, N.C., today, eager to tout his record in the swing state that he narrowly won in 2016 and 2020.
‘Exceeded our expectations’: Leaders detail local economic impact of Myrtle Beach Classic
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Officials are hailing the inaugural Myrtle Beach Classic not only as a success in the golf world but also as a financial one. Based on calculations, the Myrtle Beach Classic generated a total economic impact of $15.4 million, according to a news release from the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce.
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