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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...
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...
Impacts of the widespread technology outage seen in ENC
ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - The impacts of the global technology outage are being experienced Eastern Carolina. Albert J Ellis Airport in Jacksonville saw several flight delays and cancellations this morning for American and Delta airlines. According to the airport director, Mitch Sprunger, hubs for Charlotte and Atlanta were impacted.
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,...
Summer baseball teams enter home stretch
A number of area teams have been back in action over the past week, as the summer baseball and softball seasons wind down and try to complete their schedules despite frequent evening storms. The Sanford Spinners caught this again Thursday night, when their game against the Jacksonville Ospreys was called...
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).
Gary Edward Thompson, 84
WILMINGTON — Gary Edward Thompson, born December 14, 1939, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of July 16, 2024. Gary was surrounded by his family and loved ones in the days and hours preceding his death. Gary, a.k.a Rooster, was actively involved in his communities and athletics...
Captain James Bishop serving as interim WB police chief after termination of David Squires
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH — A Wrightsville Beach resident who has served the town’s police department for more than 26 years is leading the local law enforcement agency after the recent departure of former chief David Squires. “James Bishop is a well known figure in the community and he is...
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