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Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point welcomes new commander on 'hallowed ground'
That’s how Major General Gavin A. Lawrence, commanding general of Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, referred to Fort Johnston during the Assumption of Command Ceremony for Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point (MOTSU). Fort Johnston once served as the home of the commander of the 596th Transportation Brigade at MOTSU.
Meet new South Brunswick football coach Daniel Yow
South Brunswick High School has its newest head football coach. The Southport school announced the hiring of former Mooresville defensive coordinator Daniel Yow on May 24, ending a months-long search for the school's third head football coach in the last eight years. Yow, 39, takes over for Rocky Lewis, who stepped down from his...
‘I heard the big boom’: Family reacts to beach house rental, two other homes and church struck by lightning
SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - Not one, not two, but three homes and a church were all struck by lightning on Monday near Southport and Oak Island. That’s where some of the most powerful storms passed through the Cape Fear region Monday afternoon. For the Pipkin family, their vacation in...
Southport Police Department: Two homes struck by lightning during storm
SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - The Southport Police Department shared Monday afternoon that two houses were struck by lightning during the storm that passed through earlier in the day. Nobody was reported hurt, and the homes had minor damage. “Southport Fire and Police as well as mutual-aid fire units handled both...
Large residential development to bring mix of housing types to southern Brunswick
A conditional rezoning will make way for a more than 1,500-home mixed-use community in Sunset Beach. With "Angels Trace," developer Logan Homes looks to bring a mix of single-family homes, townhomes, apartments, senior apartments and build-to-rent homes to Sunset Beach. The multi-year, multi-phase project will also feature a few acres for commercial uses.
DEQ confirms cause, location of hazmat incident in Brunswick County
The release of chlorine gas caused a hazmat situation around Navassa that closed roads early Saturday morning and resulted in day-long mitigation efforts. Shawn Taylor, public information officer with the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality Air Quality Division, confirmed the incident occurred at American Distillation. ...
Veterinary Hospital Opens; Mobile Grooming Franchise Expands
Having the last name “Pett” is a plus when opening a veterinary practice. But experience and demand were additional factors for veterinarian Scott Pett in the opening of Lanvale Animal Hospital in Leland. Pett and his wife, Deb Pett, co-owner of Lanvale Animal Hospital, opened the practice at...
Are fireworks legal in NC? Here's what to know about state laws on pyrotechnics
For Independence Day, many North Carolina residents may be wondering about what types of fireworks can be discharged at barbecues and Fourth of July parties across the state. It's probably obvious that there are some variations in N.C. fireworks laws. While you can see some impressive pyrotechnics at concerts, parades and other Independence...
25 in ’25: BJ’s announces newest location for the Garden State
BJ's Wholesale Club has announced two new store locations and one is in New Jersey. The new spot will be the Garden State's 25th location of the membership-only warehouse club. The announcement also includes the 10th BJ's location for North Carolina. “We are excited to deliver the unbeatable value our...
Fireworks, parades set for 4th of July celebrations in WNC
(WLOS) — Western North Carolina is ready to celebrate Independence Day on Thursday, with several fireworks shows and parades on tap for this week. Below is a list of events scheduled for this holiday week. Asheville. Independence Day Block Party, sponsored by Ingles (July 4): This is an all-day...
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