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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...
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, […]
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....
PCC names first woman president in college's history: Former assistant vice president Maria Pharr to take the helm next month (copy)
Maria Pharr, a former Pitt Community College assistant vice president, has been selected as its new president, becoming the first woman to lead the college. Pharr, who has served as president of South Piedmont Community College since 2017, will become the sixth president in PCC’s 63-year history, effective Aug. 13. She follows President Lawrence Rouse, who retired at the end of June. “It’s an amazing opportunity and one for which...
NC Man wanted in 100+ mph chase is caught days later when 2nd chase ends in crash: Sheriff
OXFORD, N.C. (WNCN) — A man who was wanted in a wild 100+ mph chase last weekend was caught Friday after a second chase ended in a crash, according to the Granville County Sheriff. The first chase happened July 13, covered two counties and the suspect nearly crashed his car into two Granville County deputies, […]
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