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Wilmington police share details on recent juvenile firearm cases
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department announced various details on its work to fight juvenile gun crime charges on July 9. “Since January 1, 2024 the WPD has seized more than 60 guns from juvenile suspects and offenders. During the month of June alone, 12 firearms were seized from children. The agency wants to remind the community that possession of a firearm by a minor is a criminal offense. We are urging parents or guardians to please keep weapons secure, locked up, and away from children. We also want to encourage the community to remain vigilant when leaving your vehicle, ensuring that your vehicle doors are always locked,” a WPD announcement states.
Three charged with murder in 2022 Bladen Co. killings
BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Almost two years after Josey Rodriguez and Williford Robinson were found murdered in White Oak, sufficient evidence has been collected to charge three people with the killings, according to the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office. Per the BCSO, deputies responded at around 5 a.m. on...
Victim of fatal Fourth of July stabbing in Carolina Beach identified
CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - A Carolina Beach man was killed in a Fourth of July stabbing on Spencer-Farlow Drive, according to an update from the town’s police department. Per the Carolina Beach Police Department, units arrived to the scene at approximately 7: 40 a.m., where 28-year-old Dakota Ryan Capes was found dead.
Guns, Drugs Net 21 Years in Federal Case
A federal judge has sentenced a Bolton man to 252 months – 21 years – in prison. Charles Elliot Brown, 30, pled guilty in U.S. District Court in Wilmington to possession of a firearm by a felon and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. He was sentenced June 28, according to a press release form the sheriff’s office.
Habitual Felon Sentenced for Possessing a Firearm and Drugs
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Bryan Bowen, 30, of Wilmington, North Carolina plead guilty on Monday in New Hanover County Superior to one count of possession of firearm by a convicted felon and one count of possessing a schedule I controlled substance while also attaining habitual felon status. Judge Kent...
The most expensive home in NC history just sold. Here's the price tag
WILMINGTON, N.C. — While luxury home building and renovation company J. Long Custom Homes is no stranger to closing deals on high-end residencies, they've just broken a state record. According to CBS affiliate WNCT, J. Long Custom Homes just sold their 6,700-square-foot beach mansion on Figure Eight Island in...
‘It was too good to be true’: Grand Strand businesses warning others after falling victim to ad scam
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - The search is on for a man accused of swindling a pair of small business owners in Little River. ”I guess it was too good to be true, and it was,” said Not That Tech Savvy? owner, Brandon Stride. “How many people do that...
CAA Announces Dates And Sites For 2024-25 Championships
RICHMOND, Va. (July 10, 2024) – The CAA has announced its championship dates and sites for the 2024-25 season. The conference will conduct championships in 23 sports, with 14 titles decided on campus and nine at neutral locations. The first trophies will be handed out on Friday, November 1...
QDOBA Signs 30-Unit Development Deal with Thrive Restaurant Group
July 10, 2024 // Franchising.com // SAN DIEGO - QDOBA today announced that it has signed a 30-unit development agreement with one of America’s strongest franchisee operators, Thrive Restaurant. Group, led by CEO Jon Rolph. The deal will bring QDOBA restaurants in an accelerated fashion throughout North Carolina and...
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