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Red flags likely to stay out in Emerald Isle as strong rip currents come through
EMERALD ISLE, N.C. (WNCT) — If you are heading to the coast this weekend, officials are warning you not to go swimming in the ocean as rip currents are supposed to be strong with Ernesto out in the Atlantic. Red flags are out and it’s likely going to stay that way for the rest of […]
Sign Wars! Business signs 'taco-ver' the county
MOREHEAD CITY — After a back-and-forth between two restaurants, business signs right now are the “taco the county.”. Dozens of businesses across the county have signs big and small showing off tongue-in-cheek messages in response to a “sign war” that broke out between Dank Burrito and Ioanni’s in Morehead City this week.
Croatan welcomes new head cross country coach in Walser with Worsinger, Moore assisting
OCEAN — Croatan has a new but familiar face leading its cross country teams this fall. Dave Walser takes over for Andy Bulfer and Rico Quispe after serving last season as a volunteer coach. Michaela Worsinger and Nick Moore are also serving as co-coaches, taking the administrative duties while Walser handles the running part.
West cross country teams bring back five of top seven runners with freshmen also supplying talent
MOREHEAD CITY — The West Carteret cross country teams have a lot in common this fall. Both the girls and boys return five of their top seven, and both receive an infusion of talent from freshman classes.
High-speed chase through three counties ends in crash, driver arrested
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — A Chinquapin man is now behind bars after a high-speed pursuit through three counties ended in a crash, Thursday, August 15, 2024. Donovan Brian Chase faces charges offelony flee to elude arrest with a motor vehicle, felony possession of schedule II, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while license revoked, driving while impaired, displaying a fictitious registration plate, no insurance, speeding, reckless driving to endanger, window tint, and failure to wear a seat belt.
Some of America’s best stunt kite pilots coming to Outer Banks festival
A regional kite festival will bring some of the nation’s best stunt kite pilots to the Outer Banks. See massive display kites flying high, including a 100-foot octopus, an 80-foot panda and a 50-foot fish during the Outer Banks Kite Festival. Participants can also take free stunt and power kite lessons given by pros. The event will be held Sept. 13 and 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at ...
Wreck kills 2, injures 2
Two Duplin County residents were killed and two others — one from Sampson — airlifted with serious injuries following a head-on collision Thursday afternoon on U.S. 421 (Taylors Bridge Highway). Reports from the N.C. Highway Patrol show that Shawn Dale Davis, 32, of 424 Wells Brothers Road, Rose...
Summerville Bunnlevel Fire Rescue holds Back to School Community Bash
A fire department in Harnett County had the chance to host its Back-to-School Bash on Saturday after it was postponed due to the weather.The Summerville Bunnlevel Fire Department and other community partners came together to give school supplies to students in need.The Harnett County Health Department handed out health supplies, while some local churches served free food.The event also featured a fly-in from the Cape Fear Valley Health Helicopter.The crew took the time to teach people in attendance about how the helicopter works, and let kids climb on board.
Groundbreaking kicks off Pender Crossing project
City officials, developers and members of the community came together Friday morning to break ground and celebrate the Pender Crossing development on Pender Street. Pender Crossing is a new 2.13-acre development owned and managed by Woda Cooper Companies. The 48-unit complex will be built on the site of the former Pender Street Park. The park will be relocated and renovated […] The post Groundbreaking kicks off Pender Crossing project first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Police investigating after car, person hit by gunfire in Enfield, officials say
ENFIELD, N.C. (WNCN) – The Enfield Police Department is asking for the public’s help as officers investigate a series of shots fired calls across town on Saturday night. Enfield police responded at around 10:14 p.m. to the area of Freedom Street about a report of shots being fired in the area. When officers arrived on the scene, they found a vehicle that was damaged due to gunfire, police said.
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point celebrates its 83rd birthday
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point is celebrating its 83rd birthday. Since its construction in 1941, they have provided the country with aviation support across almost all East Coast-based operations. They plan to continue growing, maintaining their readiness, and supporting the fight by creating new and stronger installations and capabilities.
Ongoing investigation in Greene County after house is severely damaged in fire
SNOW HILL, N.C. (WNCT) — An unoccupied home caught on fire and was severely damaged on Saturday afternoon. When Maury Fire and Rescue arrived, they found an unoccupied single-story wooden home. A tanker shuttle water supply was established and the fire was out within two hours. Nobody was injured but one firefighter was transported to […]
For the second time in 3 months, a high-speed chase ends in deadly crash at Spring Lake intersection
A high-speed chase ended with a deadly crash in Cumberland County just before midnight Saturday.The crash happened near the intersection of North Bragg Boulevard and McKenzie Road.North Carolina State Highway Patrol said a trooper clocked a 2012 Acura going 110 miles per hour on NC-87 in Harnett County. The trooper took off after the speeding Acura but could not get the driver to stop.The chase came to an end when the Acura crashed into Honda Accord making a left turn from NC-87 onto McKenzie Road. The Acura then careened into a nearby utility pole and caught fire.The drivers of both...
Special Forces exercise Robin Sage in Fayetteville area this month
Aspiring Special Forces candidates will take the last step toward earning their Green Berets later this month during the quarterly exercise known as Robin Sage. The two-week exercise, which is the final test for candidates in the Special Forces Qualification Course, is Aug. 23-Sept. 5, the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School announced Tuesday. ...
First Alert Forecast: watching storm and rip risks... plus prospects for another cooldown
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Ahead of a front, your First Alert Forecast carries shower and storm chances of 50 to 60% for Sunday night and 20 to 30% for Monday. While such storms are not likely to reaggravate the improving river situation, they may bring locally torrential downpours, intense lightning, and gusty winds, so please stay alert in case.
Kittrell School Reunion is Sept. 21st at KITTRELL SCHOOL!
Kittrell, TN - An annual event enjoyed by former Kittrell School students will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 10 AM to 2 PM. Guess where it will be held this year? KITTRELL SCHOOL, 7801 Old Woodbury Pike. All persons who graduated from Kittrell School, who attended Kittrell School or who have an interest in Kittrell School, are invited to attend.”
Sallie B. stuns RMA 32-21 to kick off season
ROCKY MOUNT — They’re still another year away from simply being able to play for a championship, but the Sallie B. Howard School Eagles demonstrated that they are not going to be ignored in 2024. In their first eight-player football game of their second season playing it, the Eagles stunned host Rocky Mount Academy 32-31 on Friday night. The host […] The post Sallie B. stuns RMA 32-21 to kick off season first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Shallotte issues notice of untreated sewage discharge
SHALLOTTE, N.C. (WECT) - The Town of Shallotte has reported that approximately 12,000 gallons of untreated wastewater discharged from the lift station at 149 Park Drive on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 17, for about thirty minutes. “The untreated effluent flowed into an adjacent dry ditch. All loss was immediately recovered with...
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