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Ukrainian National Gets Federal Prison in $75M Malware Scheme
(TNS) — A Ukrainian national who was on the FBI's most wanted list for nearly a decade was sentenced to federal prison time Thursday in a Lincoln courtroom for a malware scheme that caused tens of millions of dollars in losses. The U.S. Department of Justice described Vyacheslav Igorevich...
Aetna set as NC worker health care as Blue Cross will not appeal judge's ruling
Aetna is poised to manage health coverage plan benefits for North Carolina state workers and teachers starting early next year because Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina said Monday it won't appeal a judge's decision that upheld Aetna as the next contract winner.An administrative law judge last week determined evidence showed that the State Health Plan conducted properly the procurement process for a third-party administrator, which has been Blue Cross for over 40 years. The plan's trustee board in late 2022 chose Aetna over Blue Cross and a unit of United Healthcare, which also competed. The initial three-year...
Southport/Fort Fisher Ferry to be on one-boat schedule Wednesday
SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) – The Southport/Fort Fisher Ferry will be on a one-boat schedule on Wednesday, July 17, for maintenance, per the NC Department of Transportation. Leaving Southport: 5:30 a.m., 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 4 p.m. Leaving Fort Fisher: 6:15...
New Hanover County Schools takes step toward replacing fired superintendent
After firing its top educator, the New Hanover County Board of Education is working to develop a plan for finding his replacement – both for the short and long terms. On Tuesday – exactly two weeks after the board voted on July 2 to fire then-Superintendent Charles Foust – the board held a special meeting, in part to discuss how it would go about selecting its next superintendent.
Woman arrested and charged with shooting boyfriend in Columbus County
COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) – A woman has been arrested and charged in connection to the shooting of her boyfriend in Columbus County on Saturday, July 14. Per the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a gunshot wound report at 500 Jefferson Street, Whiteville, at about 10 p.m.
Pender County nonprofit getting closer to moving into new location
HAMPSTEAD, NC (WWAY) — A Pender County non-profit is in the process of moving to a new location to better serve those in need. Share The Table is an organization that provides free community meals and a food pantry. They give away more than 1,000 meals to people in Pender and Onslow County per week. The faith-based organization is in the process of moving to a larger location in Hampstead off Highway 17 on Perkins Drive. The new location will allow them to offer more services, such as education and cooking classes. Dawn Ellis, the nonprofit’s Executive Director said she’s excited they’re going to be able to help more people.
ECU pitcher Wyatt Lunsford-Shenkman goes in 16th round to Seattle Mariners
A fifth East Carolina player has been selected in the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft, as All-American reliever Wyatt Lunsford-Shenkman has been drafted in the 16 round with the 483rd overall pick by the Seattle Mariners. Shenkman follows four of his teammates, with Trey Yesavage going in the first round...
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