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72-year-old Florence man killed in NC kayaking accident identified
FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — The 72-year-old Florence man who died in a North Carolina kayaking incident over the weekend has been identified. The victim was Ross Burris Fulcher, according to the public affairs director at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Mike Barber. Fulcher was killed Saturday morning after launching from...
Waterspout spotted off of Rodanthe on Monday morning; Severe thunderstorms possible again on Monday
A small waterspout was spotted off of northern Rodanthe at around 7:30 a.m. on Monday, July 22, in the open waters of the Pamlico Sound, and ahead of an approaching front. The waterspout dissipated after approximately five minutes, and made no contact with land, according to reports from residents in the 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.
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, […]
NCDHHS Celebrates Two Years of 9-8-8
The NC Department of Health and Human Services this week celebrates the second anniversary of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. In the past two years, 988 crisis counselors in North Carolina have responded to nearly 190,000 calls, texts and chats, providing critical access to mental health and substance use crisis support. In its second year of service, the number of North Carolinians contacting 988 each month has nearly doubled.
High rip current risk south of Cape Hatteras, moderate risk from Pea Island to Buxton
A YELLOW FLAG DAY with MODERATE rip current risk at all ocean beaches south of Oregon Inlet including Pea Island, Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon and Buxton. Only experienced surf swimmers who know how to escape a rip current should enter the water. Never swim alone and always take flotation!. LOW...
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...
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