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NC State Highway Patrol enters ‘Best Looking Cruiser Contest’
RALEIGH, N.C. (WBTV) - The North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) entered the 2024 “Best Looking Cruiser Contest.”. The contest consists of pictures submitted by law enforcement agencies nationwide, and voters decide who captured the best shot. NCSHP’s photo embodies the state’s capital, Raleigh, as it is set at...
North Carolina Wildlife Officers Lauded for Lifesaving Response to Child's Injury at Lake Norman
Two North Carolina Wildlife officers, identified as Officer Eric Burkhalter and Sergeant Brandon Lyon, are being acknowledged for their prompt assistance to a 3-year-old girl who sustained a serious leg injury at Lake Norman. The incident occurred around 6:20 p.m. last July 5, while the officers were on boat patrol near McCrary Creek. Approached by a distressed family, the officers found the mother cradling her daughter, who had a severe laceration on her leg. QC News reports that Burkhalter, who had received Tactical Combat Casualty Care training while serving in the U.S. military, managed to promptly apply a tourniquet to stem the bleeding.
Marlins swim season coming to an end
Rain washed out the scheduled final home swim meet on Saturday of the Southport Marlins. They now will prepare for the Wilmington Swim League Championships, set for Sunday and Monday. It was only a month ago the Marlins had their first home meet. Here are photos of some of the Marlins in action from that meet.
Savidge interns with Pilot news staff
Rebecca Savidge, who has lived in Southport all 19 years of her life, grew up reading The State Port Pilot, which her parents and grandparents read every week. This summer she is writing for her hometown paper. Savidge began work at the paper as an intern in late-June and will...
Shots fired on Memorial Drive in Greenville, three people detained, multiple guns recovered by police
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Greenville police officers responded to shots fired in the 900 block of S. Memorial Drive near Auto Zone. A short time later, a man showed up to ECU Health suffering from gunshot wounds. Patrol officers stopped a vehicle suspected to be involved at Food Lion on Easy Street. Three people were […]
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...
Brunswick County Sheriff: Body of missing woman found, investigation underway
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after finding the body of a missing woman. According to information posted on the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, deputies received a call Tuesday morning in reference to a woman possibly missing in a wooded area off Colonial Landing in Bolivia.
Lane closed, boil water advisory issued for portion of S 16th Street
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A lane of S 16th Street is closed Thursday morning, July 18, as crews repair a water main in the area, according to the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority. Per CFPUA, the righthand lane of S 16th Street is closed between Nun and Church streets. Approximately...
Wilson Center Family Series lineup announced, $15 student tickets offered for each show
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilson Center Family Series lineup for 2024-25 has been released, according to an announcement from Cape Fear Community College. Per CFCC, $15 tickets for students of all ages will be offered for the following shows:. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse in Concert - Wednesday, Sept. 18,...
New Hanover Community Endowment appoints Community Advisory Council members
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – The New Hanover Community Endowment on July 17 announced seven new Community Advisory Council members. The members act as liaisons between the endowment and the community, advising the directors and staff on local challenges and opportunities. In Community Development, the members are Carolyn Beatty, with...
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