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Old castle hidden beneath NC's largest sand dune fully visible again
NAGS HEAD, N.C. — Thousands of families visit the Outer Banks to climb the incredible sand dunes at Jockey's Ridge each year. Many have no idea, however, what's hidden beneath the 400 acres of sand that covers the largest active dune on the East Coast. Is it an illusion?...
NCCU student crowned Miss North Carolina
North Carolina Central University sophomore Carrie Everett was crowned the 2024 Miss North Carolina on Saturday night at High Point Theatre. Everett, who is also Miss Johnston County, will represent the state at the upcoming Miss America pageant. During the competition on Saturday, Everett promoted her community service initiative, “We Need Equity to Build Communities” and performed “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going" from the musical “Dreamgirls.”
16-year-old charged in fatal June crash in Whiteville
WHITEVILLE, N.C. (WECT) - The 16-year-old driver in a crash that claimed the life of Kaiden Powell on June 7 has been charged in connection to the crash. Per a court document from Columbus County, the driver faces charges including reckless driving, misdemeanor death by vehicle, speeding and no seatbelt.
19 more NC counties to receive expanded internet access through statewide program
The N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) announced Monday an additional $112M in Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program projects for nineteen more counties through a statewide initiative.
3 dead after transit van crashes into truck, catches fire on Media Bypass in Delco
UPPER PROVIDENCE, Pa. - A tragic crash involving a dumpster truck and a community transit van claimed the lives of three people in Upper Providence Tuesday morning. The truck was stopped in traffic waiting to exit the Media Bypass onto Route 252 when it was struck from behind by the van, which then caught fire.
School Board Signups Moving Slowly
City and county school board filings are underway, but filings have been slow in the first week of signups. County District Five incumbent Steve Long has filed for reelection. In the District One race, where Randy Coleman currently serves, no one has filed. Jackie Ray Pierce filed for the city...
Three Brunswick County homes and a church struck by lightning during one storm
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Three homes and a church were struck by lightning during the same storm on Monday. One home was struck in Caswell Beach, causing the home’s chimney to collapse. Two other homes in Southport were also struck on North Atlantic Ave. and East Moore...
3 Things To Know For Wednesday
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, July 3:. 1. Revival: July 14-17, Bethel Holiness Church, 204 Bethel Street, Bladenboro. Sunday 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday 7 p.m. Speaker will be Brother George Lore of Bucyrus, Ohio. READ MORE. 2. Pet Vaccination Clinic: July 20, 1-3 p.m., Elizabethtown...
‘Handcuffs won’t provide that solution’: Wilmington city leaders react to SCOTUS decision to allow cities to ban homeless camping
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A U.S. Supreme Court ruling is impacting cities nationwide, and Wilmington is no exception. Justices ruled cities can make it illegal for homeless people to sleep outside. It’s a controversial ruling that has leaders in the community, split. Katelyn Mattox with the Good Shepherd Center...
ATF offers reward for information on Wilmington burglary
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announced a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of suspects involved in a burglary that took place this week in Wilmington. On Monday after 3:00 a.m., the New Hanover...
Man found guilty of possessing gun as a felon
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A repeat offender with previous convictions for drug trafficking and assault has been arrested and is facing up to 15 years in prison for possessing a gun as a felon. Desmond Antonio Hines, 35, allegedly had a loaded Glock handgun with an extended magazine ‘that Hines...
Wilmington Water Tours at odds with its homeowners association in a move that could see the business close
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A downtown Wilmington business is at odds with its homeowners association and could potentially have to shut down its business. Wilmington Water Tours has been a part of the local community for 15 years now, cruising guests along the Cape Fear River. But according to co-owner Doug Springer, one day things hit a snag.
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