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First Alert Forecast: risk of more drenching summer storms
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Rain has really come on across the Cape Fear Region in July: most spots have recorded between five and ten inches and there’s still a third of the month to go. Your First Alert Forecast keeps the active pattern rolling with chances for locally drenching showers and heavy storms of 50% for Sunday night, 60% for Monday, and 40% for Tuesday. Temperatures ought to remain seasonable with upper 80s and lower 90s common in the days; nights and showers will cool things down to the 70s.
Wilmington woman to run 'World's Toughest Foot Race' in Death Valley for the second time
A Wilmington woman is taking part in what has been deemed "The World's Toughest Foot Race."The invitation-only Badwater 135 Ultramarathon involves traveling 135 miles over three mountain ranges in less than 48 hours. Temperatures often exceed 120 degrees as it takes place in one of the hottest places on earth -- Death Valley.This won't be Emily Lyons' first rodeo; she completed the ultramarathon last year and is ready to give it another go.She trains by strategically spending countless hours outside during the hottest portion of the day."Often, I would run a couple (of) miles with my black hoodie on with...
Storm System Stalls Over North Carolina: Heavy Rain, Flash Flooding Possible
Raleigh, NC – A persistent storm front has been affecting North Carolina for the past few days, bringing continuous rainfall and potential flash flooding, especially in the western regions of the state. According to the US National Weather Service in Raleigh, this boundary is expected to weaken in place today but could still focus heavier showers and thunderstorms late this afternoon and evening.
Unemployment claims in North Carolina increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in North Carolina rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 3,497 in the week ending July 13, up from 2,974 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S....
Stokes charged with possession of a firearm by a felon
The Williamston Police Department received a report of possession of firearm by a felon, carrying concealed handgun, resist, delay and obstruct, possession of marijuana less than ½ ounce and possession of marijuana paraphernalia at 412 South McCaskey Rd. in Williamston. Later that day they reported an arrest of Camron Savod Stokes. He was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, carrying a concealed handgun and resist, delay and obstruct. ...
Leaders welcome Japanese manufacturer expected to build plant, add 232 jobs in Pitt County
Pitt County’s workforce and welcoming nature were key in bringing a global health care leader to the area’s business landscape, leaders said, and the Japanese company is expected to create 232 jobs and invest more than $397 million with its first North American manufacturing plant in Greenville. Nipro, an Osaka, Japan-based manufacturer of medical devices for diabetes, kidney disease and other renal health issues, said it will build a 550,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility north of town off of Old Creek Road near U.S. 264 Bypass....
Mobile Vet Clinic comes to Bertie County recently
The Greenville Vet Center Mobile Unit visited Bertie County recently. They came as an outreach effort to provide to communities of veterans, professional confidential counseling and referral support to eligible Veterans and service members. These included National Guard and Reserve components and their families in a non-medical setting. The Veterans Outreach Program Specialist, Gary Brown, said, “I am glad to come back to the Bertie area.” ...
Carterican claims top Big Rock Kids prize
For the second straight year, a fishing boat with major Wilson connections has claimed the top prize in the Big Rock Kids Tournament, a July offshoot of the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament held each June out of Morehead City. Carterican — which is owned by brothers Jamie Smith of Wilson and Lee Smith, who now resides in Morehead City […] The post Carterican claims top Big Rock Kids prize first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Greenville firefighters finding ways to beat the heat and stay cool
GREENVILLE, N.C. — When the call comes out, firefighters in Greenville must always be ready to go. Captain Eric Smith with Greenville Fire/Rescue says, "this time of year with the increased temperatures, humidity, it’s really tough on firefighters." It can sometimes mean battling a fire that's over a...
UPDATE: Beaufort plane crash victims revealed to be in hospital, condition unknown
BEAUFORT, N.C. (WNCT) – UPDATE (07/22/24): It was revealed on Monday morning that a single-engine Champion 7ECA is the plane that crashed near Beaufort. The Pilot was was 63 year old Charles Stanley Tippett Jr. from Warrenton, VA. Tippett was taken to the Carteret Health Care Hospital along with his passenger, 40 year old Culpepper, […]
What you need to know about ECU’s 2024 football opponent: Appalachian State
East Carolina is closing in on kickoff for the upcoming season, and with it, it's time to start looking ahead to all 12 teams the Pirates will face off against this season. In this preview, we won't necessarily go super deep into each foe - as that will more than likely happen as we get to game week - but we will provide the surface-level information to get a good gauge on each opponent that will take on ECU in 2024.
Tobs’ playoff hopes staggered in loss to Gnomes
GREENVILLE — Chasing after the final East Division spot for the fast-approaching Coastal Plain League’s Petitt Cup playoffs, the Wilson Tobs discovered in Saturday evening’s game against the Greenville Yard Gnomes, that when it rains, it pours. With the monsoon that washed over Wilson around 8 p.m. fast approaching Guy Smith Stadium, the Tobs, trailing 7-4, loaded the bases with […] The post Tobs’ playoff hopes staggered in loss to Gnomes first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
ECU Countdown to Kickoff: No. 41 Dwight Johnson Jr.
East Carolina is inside of 50 days of kickoff, when the Pirates take on Norfolk State inside Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on Aug. 31 to begin the sixth year of the Mike Houston era in Greenville. To count down the days to kickoff, we will be utilizing the Pirates' football roster to help us, going in numerical order from the highest number on the roster to the lowest.
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