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UPDATE: One person dead in Greenville shooting, two arrested facing murder charge
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Two Greenville men are behind bars Thursday morning as police are investigating the shooting death of a person Wednesday evening after a person was shot sitting in traffic on a heavily traveled roadway. The Greenville Police Department says officers got a report of shots fired in...
First Alert Forecast: timing more possible showers and storms
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Your First Alert Forecast for the rest of your Thursday afternoon may mirror Wednesday’s scattered showers and storms on a faint sea breeze boundary. In the evening: the approach of a weak cold front may drop additional clusters or lines of storms in from the northwest. Any cells may be locally heavy, gusty, and rich with lightning. Your First Alert Team will be keenly watching the radar to ensure safe clearance for WECT’s Sounds of Summer concert at Wrightsville Beach Park; in any case it’ll be a good day and night for you to keep an eye to the sky and your WECT Weather App’s interactive radar.
Long-running UNCW field course merges science, policy
It’s not uncommon for Dr. Jim Herstine to hear his name enthusiastically called out when he’s out and about in Wilmington. Admittedly, he doesn’t always immediately recognize the smiling face greeting him in a parking lot or grocery store. By his estimates he taught some 300 students in a class that he and a couple of colleagues came up with to offer at the University of North Carolina Wilmington in the mid-1990s.
New Bern Southpaws sweep doubleheader over Edenton Steamers to grab division lead
NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) - Two of the hottest teams in the Old North State League squared off for a doubleheader on Wednesday night and New Bern took both games. The Southpaws earning 1-0 win in game one and an 11-1 win in six innings in game two to walk-off to the division lead.
Three former Wilmington Sharks drafted to MLB
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) – Three more Wilmington Sharks alums will soon be playing professional baseball. 2021 Shark and former Kentucky right-handed pitcher Trey Pooser was selected by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 10th round. 2022 Shark and Binghamton second baseman Nick Roselli was selected by his hometown New...
Wilmington Police Department assembles Kits4Kids
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Officers are working to ensure kids can be kids, no matter what they are going through. It’s a sad reality but sometimes kids get caught in the middle of things most adults don’t even want to go through. This can have a lasting negative impact on their lives.
Unoccupied home erupts into flames in Newport
NEWPORT, N.C. (WNCT) — Firefighters responded to a home on fire on Howard Road in Newport Wednesday morning at around 5:30 a.m. The home was unoccupied and under construction at the time of the fire and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Officials with the Newport Fire Department said one bystander was treated […]
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $242 Million for Cape Fear Memorial Bridge Project In Wilmington, North Carolina
WILMINGTON, North Carolina – Today, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America tour, Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt announced $242 million in funding for the North Carolina Department of Transportation for the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge Replacement Project in Wilmington, North Carolina. The project will bring...
Suspect in Kinston shooting and robbery case identified with help from community
KINSTON, Lenoir County — The Kinston Police Department say they have identified a suspect in a Kinston shooting and robbery case with help from the community. According to police, an investigation is underway for a shooting that took place in the area of Stadiem Drive and Stroud Avenue on Tuesday, July 16.
Celebrating 70 years: Stephanie Santostasi reflects on career at WLOS
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Stephanie Santostasi left News 13 a little more than a year ago to spend more time with her family. So, what has she been up to since those early mornings bringing viewers up to speed at the live desk?. "You know, I can be outside...
Sheriff's office warns of phone scam targeting Cumberland County residents
The Sheriff's Office is warning the public of a phone scam targeting Cumberland County residents. The sheriff's office said citizens are receiving phone calls from callers impersonating law enforcement officers claiming to be Sergeant Hamlett. The caller says they have legal papers and must call back immediately. When calling the number back the impersonator has the voicemail set up to reflect the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. The number calling citizens is 910-479-5277.
Nash school board calls special meeting
Nash County Board of Education members plan to take action on an undisclosed matter they’re first scheduled to discuss behind closed doors. A special called meeting is set for noon on Monday, Nash County Public Schools announced in a news release Wednesday afternoon. Members will meet via videoconference, and all public portions of the meeting will be livestreamed on a […] The post Nash school board calls special meeting first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
After Trump post by a member, Henderson council now has a social media policy
Days after a Henderson City councilwoman posted about the the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, "Now the taxpayers have to pay for a fake shooting he staged," she and her fellow local elected officials voted in favor of setting standards for such posts. Before Wednesday's emergency council meeting, Henderson city...
Johnston County Business Robbed At Gunpoint
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A Johnston County business was robbed at gunpoint. It happened at 9:50pm Monday, July 15 at Dollar General, located at 10525 Cleveland Road, Garner, in the Cleveland community. Authorities said two unknown suspects entered the business. Both displayed handguns during the holdup, taking an undisclosed amount...
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