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Photographer Daniel Pullen’s special homegrown art
Earlier this month, the N.C. Coastal Federation awarded local photographer Daniel Pullen with their Pelican Award for his volunteer work documenting the organization’s Hatteras Island Oyster Roast, litter cleanups, and oyster restoration events, as well as his advocacy describing the impact of shoreline erosion along the Outer Banks. The...
Precautionary swimming advisories remain at four Outer Banks locations
State recreational water quality officials have lifted most of the precautionary advisories against swimming issued due to Tropical Storm Debby, but four Dare County locations areas remain under swimming advisory due to bacteria levels that exceed safe swimming standards. Test results of water samples taken from these waters show bacterial...
NC Supreme Court declines to fast-track Governor Cooper's lawsuits over board appointment powers
North Carolina's highest court has decided it won't fast-track appeals of results in two lawsuits initiated by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper that challenged new laws that eroded his power to choose members of several boards and commissions.The state Supreme Court, in orders released Friday, denied the requests from Republican legislative leaders sued by Cooper to hear the cases without waiting for the intermediate-level Court of Appeals to consider and rule first on arguments. The one-sentence rulings did not disclose how individual justices voted on the petitions to bypass the cases to the Supreme Court. Cooper's lawyers had asked the court...
Wilmington police looking for runaway juvenile
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department announced that it is looking for 14-year-old Tamya Marks. According to the WPD, Marks is a runaway juvenile who was last seen on Friday, Aug. 23. At the time, she was wearing a tan crop top, pink pants and possibly white and black Vans shoes.
Vote now for the first fall sports StarNews Athlete of the Week of 2024
The 2024 fall high school sports season is officially in full swing as football became the final sport to begin first competitions last Friday. Every Monday the StarNews Athlete of the Week poll will highlight Wilmington-area athletes who shined bright during the previous week of athletic events. Fans will then have until 11:59 p.m. each Wednesday to submit their votes. Results will be revealed every Thursday. ...
Spring Creek falls to Leopards in away game
It was all Lakewood Friday night as the Leopards defeated the Spring Creek Gators, 60-6 at home. This was also the opening game for the Leopards in the John Holt era, just the sixth football coach ever at Lakewood. The Leopards kicked off to start the game, and their dfense...
15th annual Hope for the Warriors Celebrity Invitational held in Wallace
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The 15th annual Hope for the Warriors Celebrity Invitational kicked off this weekend in Wallace at the Mad Boar Restaurant. Hope for the Warriors is an organization that helps to support service members and veterans. Community members and celebrities were invited to spend time with veterans...
Ukrainian Independence Day commemoration held in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– On August 24th, Ukrainian Independence Day was observed, but the celebrations continued into Sunday at Innes Park in Wilmington. This year’s event took on a special significance given the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, which has deeply affected the Ukrainian community worldwide. The gathering...
Ranking ECU football's transfer additions in order of expected impact on the 2024 season
There's no shortage of notable transfers expected to make an impact this season for the Pirates. East Carolina, just like the majority of every team in college football these days, saw its roster significantly change over the course of the offseason. Much of that movement came via the transfer portal, where players entered and exited. Upwards of 20 players entered the program at some point this offseason via the portal, while nearly just as many exited.
Car fire damages Wilmington church
A car fire expanded to a church in Wilmington Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. In a Facebook post, the Wilmington Fire Department shared it happened at the Apostolic Tabernacle Church off of Wellington Avenue. The car was under the canopy of the church when it caught on fire. The fire then...
Annual fishing tournament honors former Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier employee
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - When Marc Morrison arrived at Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier Saturday, he only had one rod with him. He soon made sure to buy another one. The pier was hosting the 5th annual Donnie Wood’s Flounder Fishing Tournament, and with $10 entry fees per rod, Morrison, a friend of Wood’s, wanted to ensure he was helping support a good cause. Half of the proceeds from the event went to the Celebrate Recovery Outreach Association, which helps people struggling with substance abuse and other problems.
Traveling Monstrance makes visit to Williamston
The towns of Williamston, Colerain and Windsor were graced this past weekend by a Traveling Monstrance sponsored by Williamston’s Holy Trinity Catholic Church. The religious procession was held in conjunction with the Diocese of Raleigh’s Centennial Celebration that began in January 2024. The event was held in Windsor on Friday, Aug. 16, in Williamston on Aug. 17 and in Colerain at the migrant farm on Sunday, Aug. 18. The goal...
Women's Soccer Falls at Old Dominion, 2-0
NORFOLK, Virginia – The UNCW women's soccer team dropped a 2-0 decision at Old Dominion in Sunday afternoon non-conference play at the ODU Soccer Complex. The Monarchs improved to 3-1 while the Seahawks dipped to 2-1-1. ODU's Gry Boe Thrysoe put the Monarchs on the board with an unassisted...
Former critics start to coalesce around Duke Energy’s plans for more gas, solar in N.C.
An array of critics came out swinging in January when Duke Energy first filed its plans in North Carolina for one of the largest fossil fuel investments in the country. But as the months have dragged on in the development of the company’s biennial carbon-reduction plan, some notable detractors have relented.
North Carolina Lottery Powerball, Lucky For Life results for August 24, 2024
The North Carolina Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.Here’s a look at Saturday, August 24, 2024 results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from August 24 drawing 05-15-21-24-43, Powerball: 17, Power Play: 3 ...
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