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Whiteville man sentenced for killing man in Forsyth County hit-and-run while driving impaired
FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A man will spend a minimum of seven years behind bars after killing a man in a head-on crash while driving impaired, according to a release from Forsyth County District Attorney James O’Neill’s office. On Aug. 15, Demetric Christopher Parker, 38, of Whiteville, pleaded guilty to aggravated felony death by […]
Weather Permitting: Got plans? Here's what you can expect in Fayetteville this weekend
The Cape Fear region roasted in June. We dang near drowned in July and early August. It's only fitting, then, that we wrap up summer with one of the most pleasant August stretches Fayetteville has seen in quite some time. ...
Soccer Game Preview: Lakewood Hits the Road
Lakewood is 7-2 against East Columbus since August of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Lakewood Leopards will venture away from home to take on the East Columbus Gators at 6:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Cape Fear's newly hired basketball coach 'ready to be in the conversation' ahead of new season
Cape Fear basketball has a new man in charge ahead of the 2024–25 high school year. Former Colts basketball player and JV head coach Rico Mitchell has been named the new varsity head coach after the departure of Alphonza Kee over the summer. ...
Movie starring Mel Gibson that shot in Southport and Wilmington gets trailer, release date
A movie starring the actor Mel Gibson that shot in Wilmington and Southport in 2021 and 2022 has a new name, a trailer and a release date. "Monster Summer," a coming-of-age horror/comedy thriller, shot here under the name "Boys of Summer" but is now called "Monster Summer." Its release date is Oct....
Trailer released for Southport-shot ‘Greedy People’
SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - The trailer for Greedy People, which filmed in Southport in 2022, has been released. The film, which stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Himesh Patel, Jim Gaffigan, Lily James, Uzo Aduba, Simon Rex, Nina Arianda and Tim Blake Nelson, is set to release in theaters on Aug. 23. “In...
$2 million N.C. Lottery winner purchased her ticket at Wallace store
Odessa Chamblee purchased a scratch-off at a Wallace store and won a $2 million prize. According to an NC Education Lottery news release, she bought her 100X Cash ticket from the Village Store on N.C. 41 in Wallace. Vicki Jones-Huffin of the Village Store in Wallace sold Chamblee the winning ticket. When she heard the...
Delta adding extra daily flight at Fayetteville Regional Airport
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — Fayetteville Regional Airport is getting an additional daily flight this fall. Starting on Nov. 11, Delta Air Lines is adding a fourth daily service between FAY and Hartfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. According to a release from the city, the extra flight “will better serve travelers and shorten layover times when flying through Atlanta”.
Thief steals packages of classroom supplies from teacher in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — A thief stole delivery packages that contained classroom supplies a kindergarten teacher in Fayetteville ordered on Amazon. The theft happened on Wednesday along Candlewood Drive. Doorbell camera footage captured a a male running to the home, snatching the packages, and running away. The thief hid his identity by wrapping his T-shirt around his head.
Crossing guard pleads guilty to providing alcohol to a minor
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Sheri Baker has been sentenced for giving students alcohol at Anderson Elementary School while working as a crossing guard back in May. The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office suspended Baker from her position as a crossing guard earlier this year. The district attorney’s office says...
Fayetteville driver facing charges after losing control, crashing car into house
A Fayetteville couple woke up to quite a surprise when a car lost control and crashed into the side of their house.Now that couple is left picking up the pieces as the driver faces charges.As Martin Williams assessed the damage to his house in the light of day, he told ABC11 he thought it was simply something that fell when he woke up to a large thump in the middle of the night. Then Williams looked out his window---and saw the flashing lights of the car that crashed into his home."I was just trying to process what was going on...
CRHS Achieves ‘Baby-Friendly’ Status
Columbus Regional Healthcare System it has achieved the highly prestigious international Baby-Friendly designation after a rigorous review process conducted by Baby-Friendly USA, the organization responsible for bestowing this certification in the United States. This distinguished honor demonstrates that CRHS is adhering to the highest standards of care for breastfeeding mothers...
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