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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.
Henderson City Council holds emergency meeting after controversial Trump post by a councilmember
City adopts social media policy following council member's Trump posts. The Henderson City Council held an emergency meeting on Wednesday afternoon to address a social media post by Councilmember Geraldine Champion regarding the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. In a Facebook post, Champion wrote, "Now the taxpayers have to pay...
With New Funding Boost, Wilmington-based Lumos Is Bringing More Data To Small Dollar Lending
Veterans of Live Oak Bank, one of the top SBA lenders in the US, have joined the Wilmington, North Carolina fintech startup world to help small businesses get more access to financing options. Lumos was co-founded in 2021 by Youri Nelson, Brett Caines, and Stephen Hayes, who worked as Live...
Wilmington resolution supports state legislation holding GenX and PFAS manufacturers financially accountable
In April, House Reps. Ted Davis (R-New Hanover) and Frank Iller (R-Brunswick) of Southeastern NC introducedNC House Bill 864 — named an Act to Protect the Citizens of North Carolina From Drinking Water Contaminated by GenX and Other PFAS Compounds. This bill would essentially allow the NC Department of...
Local physical therapist discusses at-home care program
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Staying active is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, but playing sports and staying on the move unfortunately comes with the risk of injury. Recovering from an injury can require physical therapy, and those in the Wilmington area who need such care may be eligible to receive it at home.
CFCC’s Small Business Center ranked number one in North Carolina
The rankings, which are determined by the North Carolina Small Business Center Network, evaluate the performance of small business centers across all community colleges in the state. The rankings are based on five key criteria:. Number of counseling clients. Number of housing clients. Number of small businesses in the service...
EDPNC International Trade Division visits Kinston
The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina's (EDPNC) International Trade Division held an event at Lenoir Community College's Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing Center to assist local businesses with exporting their products and services. The event, part of EDPNC's annual outreach program, brought trade experts and resources directly to the local community.
Wilmington NCDMV office to continue Saturday hours, but not for long
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles has worked to meet the demands of the busy summer season by opening on Saturdays at select driver license offices statewide. The Wilmington office located at 2390 Carolina Beach Road, Suite 104 (South Square Plaza), is one of the 16 made available for Saturday. Walk-in services are from 8 a.m.-noon through Aug. 24 with no appointment necessary.
Wilmington police looking for runaway teenager
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department has announced that it is looking for 16-year-old Lucas Daylon Casteen. Per the WPD, Casteen is a runaway juvenile who was last seen riding an e-bike on Hunting Ridge Road. He did not take the charger for the bike with him. At...
What to know as plans to restore this Brunswick County fishing pier inch forward
Evening walks on the pier and afternoon fishing trips are classic parts of any beach trip. This year, however, marks the second summer in a row that Holden Beach visitors and residents have missed out on those memories. The Holden Beach Fishing Pier has been closed to the public since 2022, after the...
Brunswick County teacher says her students encouraged her as she battled cancer
As Kasey Bienkowski packs away her supplies and cleans out her classroom for the summer, posters made by her students still grace the walls. The messages, written in the students’ handwriting, are much the same: “We missed you, Miss B.!” “We love you!” “We hope you feel better!”
American Legion Post 68 swears in first female commander
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — John E Jacobs American Legion Post 68 swore in it’s first female commander during it’s July meeting Thursday night. Beatrice Frost has been a post-member for the past 5 years. A retired Air Force sergeant, Frost served one tour in Washington D.C., working...
First Alert Forecast: timing more possible showers and storms
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Your First Alert Forecast for this evening includes 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. Most storms should push off the coast of 1 to 2 a.m. Unsettled conditions continue through Saturday with plenty of dry time and occasional downpours and heavy thunderstorms. Thunderstorm chances tick back into the isolated category for the most part next week as highs remain in the seasonable range near 90.
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