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Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament brings victory at last for Waycross crew
Nelson Pittman started reeling in the kingfish, and he knew it was big. It was heavy. Best of all, for a crew still stung by memories of a past Jacksonville visit, this fish was in one piece. "We knew," Pittman said, "we knew we had a big fish." ...
Impact of major tech outage felt in many places across Eastern NC
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Flights, government services, hospitals and more were impacted by a technology outage Friday morning. Multiple services and agencies spent hours in limbo as they tried to figure out how to get back up and running. The CEO of cybersecurity company Crowdstrike said that the issue came from an update for Windows […]
Jacksonville Mayor Sammy Phillips honored for 50 years of dedicated service
JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County — An Eastern Carolina mayor is now part of the formal Congressional Record as he celebrates 50 years of service. Jacksonville Mayor, Sammy Phillips was honored by Congressman Greg Murphy with a congressional Extension of Remarks. Mayor Phillips is on his fifth term as the mayor...
Area's Film Industry Inspires Set-jetting
Dylan Weston didn’t really want to watch the Wilmington-shot TV series One Tree Hill. His wife, Adrienne, convinced him to give it a whirl, and after two episodes, he was hooked. The couple traveled to Wilmington about five years ago for the sole purpose of visiting the backgrounds used...
Community meeting set for proposed mixed-use development in Castle Hayne
CASTLE HAYNE, N.C. (WECT) – A community meeting is set for Tuesday, July 30, regarding a proposed rezoning at 27.55 acres near the intersection of Castle Hayne Road and I-140. The proposal would rezone the area for a mixed-use development, changing it from Residential (R-20) zoning to Planned Development...
Headed to the beach this summer? Use extreme caution.
Recent drownings along the North Carolina coast remind us that we always need to use extra caution when we’re around bodies of water. Earlier this month, a teenage girl got caught in a rip current and drowned at Ocean Isle Beach. A few days later a 57-year-old drowning victim died at Surf City. I’ve seen news reports saying that there were nearly 200 rip current rescues along North Carolina’s beaches...
Surf City’s high risk rip current safety tips
SURF CITY, N.C. (WITN) – Multiple beaches along the coast have raised red flags, indicating a high risk of rip currents. As beachgoers enjoy the waves and sand, they are greeted with red flags in Surf City. “It’s a scary thought,” said Sam Moore, a beachgoer. “The ocean is...
Jacksonville police seek help identifying Walmart larceny suspect
Law enforcement are searching for a person of interest related to a larceny that occurred at a Jacksonville Walmart. The larceny happened at the Walmart located on Yopp Road according to officials. The suspect is described as a black female that was seen wearing black leggings, a pink/ purple long-sleeve...
What's behind the name of this New Hanover beach town? Hint: It's not the Wright brothers.
Wrightsville Beach is one of three New Hanover County beach towns. For starters, it didn't come from the Wright brothers, who had success on another North Carolina beach in 1903 with the first engine-powered, heavier-than-air flight. Related coverage:Wrightsville Beach among best beaches in North Carolina, according to a USA TODAY...
DO YOU KNOW ME? Police looking for Walmart thief
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Police in one Eastern Carolina town hope you can help them catch a Walmart thief. Jacksonville Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the woman in the picture. They say the woman stole from a Walmart at 561 Yopp Rd. If you know...
Surfers take a stroll
Surfers stroll along the sand at Topsail Beach on a hot and hazy summer day. (photo by Am…
Police investigating after teenager hit and killed by truck in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Police say that a teenage girl is dead after being hit by a truck in one Eastern Carolina city. Jacksonville police say around 8:54 p.m. Thursday, officers went to the scene of a crash with serious injuries involving a pedestrian. Police say initial reports show a...
New video shows Onslow County Deputy charged with assault
Cedar Point, CARTERET COUNTY — A former Onslow County deputy faces multiple charges stemming from a June 23rd altercation between a Native American tribe and residents of the Bridge View neighborhood in Cedar Point. The dispute arose over newly discovered ancient burial grounds. James De La O Jr., 53,...
Public meeting: 27-acre mixed-use development proposed for Castle Hayne
NEW HANOVER COUNTY — An area of the region experiencing recent growth could become home to a 27.55-acre mixed-use development if a rezoning is passed. BDLCT, LLC — an affiliate of River Bluffs Development Corporation — submitted to the county site plans created by Norris & Tunstall with a request for a rezoning for Moore’s Crossing Master Planned Development. It also asks to remove property from the Special Highway Overlay District (SHOD).
Food Truck Tracker: July 19 – 26
WILMINGTON — Port City Daily publishes the Food Truck Tracker every Friday, so folks can know where to access the best mobile eats while planning their weekend activities. All schedules, which will run Friday to Friday, are subject to weather conditions and cancellations. The addresses of where the food trucks will be parked are alphabetized at the bottom.
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