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First Lady Melania Trump and Second Lady Usha Vance to travel to Camp Lejeune Wednesday #NCnews
First Lady Melania Trump and Second Lady Usha Vance to travel to Camp Lejeune Wednesday
The First Lady and Second Lady will be spending time with military members and their families to show their appreciation for those who serve this holiday season, according to a press release.
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November 16, 2025 at 12:23 AM
First Lady Melania Trump and Second Lady Usha Vance to travel to Camp Lejeune Wednesday #NCnews
Hot spots rekindle in Graystone Inn fire Saturday morning #NCnews
Hot spots rekindle in Graystone Inn fire Saturday morning
Crews had to return to the scene Saturday morning.
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November 15, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Hot spots rekindle in Graystone Inn fire Saturday morning #NCnews
Local fashion designer takes part in overseas competition despite health scare #NCnews
Local fashion designer takes part in overseas competition despite health scare
A fashion designer living in Whiteville will travel internationally for an opportunity despite a near-death health scare.
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November 15, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Local fashion designer takes part in overseas competition despite health scare #NCnews
Ashley High School named All-Star Team of the Week #NCnews
Ashley High School named All-Star Team of the Week
The victory marks another successful playoff run for Ashley High School as the team continues its postseason campaign.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Ashley High School named All-Star Team of the Week #NCnews
Pender County nears decision on new county manager #NCnews
Pender County nears decision on new county manager
According to Pender County officials, the board of commissioners is entering the last steps in its search.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Pender County nears decision on new county manager #NCnews
Neighbors react as fire damages historic Graystone Inn in downtown Wilmington #NCnews
Neighbors react as fire damages historic Graystone Inn in downtown Wilmington
Residents said downtown Wilmington will never be the same after another devastating fire at the Graystone Inn.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Neighbors react as fire damages historic Graystone Inn in downtown Wilmington #NCnews
WECT Book Club: Romantasy and writing with local author Emily Colin #NCnews
WECT Book Club: Romantasy and writing with local author Emily Colin
Local author Emily Colin stopped by the WECT digital studio to talk about her adult romantasy ‘Fate and Fury’ and give tips to those looking to write their first novel.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:56 PM
WECT Book Club: Romantasy and writing with local author Emily Colin #NCnews
Brunswick County recounts confirm election results in close races #NCnews
Brunswick County recounts confirm election results in close races
State statute says candidates in a multi-seat race can request a recount if the difference in the race is "not more than one percent of the votes cast for those two candidates."
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November 14, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Brunswick County recounts confirm election results in close races #NCnews
More than 900 customers without power in downtown Wilmington #NCnews
More than 900 customers without power in downtown Wilmington
Duke Energy says the cause of the outage is unknown at this time.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:40 PM
More than 900 customers without power in downtown Wilmington #NCnews
VIDEO: Historic building in downtown Wilmington on fire #NCnews
VIDEO: Historic building in downtown Wilmington on fire
A building in downtown Wilmington has caught on fire, according to the Wilmington Fire Department.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:45 PM
VIDEO: Historic building in downtown Wilmington on fire #NCnews
Bladenboro crews working to repair downed power poles and transformer #NCnews
Bladenboro crews working to repair downed power poles and transformer
Drivers are advised to use caution and give crews plenty of space as they work.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Bladenboro crews working to repair downed power poles and transformer #NCnews
TRAFFIC ALERT: Weekend road closures for Parkway Subaru Battleship half-marathon #NCnews
TRAFFIC ALERT: Weekend road closures for Parkway Subaru Battleship half-marathon
The event will take place on Sunday, Nov. 16, from 7 ot 11 a.m. and is expected to bring around 2,500 people to downtown Wilmington.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:15 PM
TRAFFIC ALERT: Weekend road closures for Parkway Subaru Battleship half-marathon #NCnews
Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office warns of impersonation scam #NCnews
Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office warns of impersonation scam
BCSO has received reports of callers impersonating law enforcement, telling residents they have either been arrested or missed a court date or jury duty, and must pay a bond or court costs.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office warns of impersonation scam #NCnews
SCAM ALERT: Bladenboro Police warns of current trending scams #NCnews
SCAM ALERT: Bladenboro Police warns of current trending scams
The Bladenboro Police Department is warning the community about common scams.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:39 PM
SCAM ALERT: Bladenboro Police warns of current trending scams #NCnews
Sunset Beach Police warn community of attempted vehicle break-ins #NCnews
Sunset Beach Police warn community of attempted vehicle break-ins
SBPD encourages the community to lock their car doors, check Ring cameras, and report any suspicious activity to 910-253-7490.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Sunset Beach Police warn community of attempted vehicle break-ins #NCnews
CFPUA partially closes Masonboro Loop Road for water valve repair #NCnews
CFPUA partially closes Masonboro Loop Road for water valve repair
The lane closure is expected to last for around six hours.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:09 PM
CFPUA partially closes Masonboro Loop Road for water valve repair #NCnews
Southport Police Chief details minute-by-minute response to September mass shooting #NCnews
Southport Police Chief details minute-by-minute response to September mass shooting
The Southport Police Department (SPD) released a minute-by-minute breakdown on the department’s response to a mass shooting that occured back in September.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Southport Police Chief details minute-by-minute response to September mass shooting #NCnews
Attorney General Jeff Jackson launches new task force to address AI risks #NCnews
Attorney General Jeff Jackson launches new task force to address AI risks
AG Jackson’s office stated that the task force was established to develop safeguards for AI developers to follow and to create a standing forum for tracking developments in AI.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Attorney General Jeff Jackson launches new task force to address AI risks #NCnews
Southport moves forward with over $800K contract for historic city hall renovation #NCnews
Southport moves forward with over $800K contract for historic city hall renovation
The historic antebellum building has been unused for seven years. Southport Mayor Rich Alt said the current police station and meeting facilities are inadequate, and it was time for a change.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Southport moves forward with over $800K contract for historic city hall renovation #NCnews
TRAFFIC ALERT: Vehicle accident on Highway 17 causing delays #NCnews
TRAFFIC ALERT: Vehicle accident on Highway 17 causing delays
A vehicle accident is causing traffic delays Thursday evening.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:29 PM
TRAFFIC ALERT: Vehicle accident on Highway 17 causing delays #NCnews
INTERVIEW: Burgwin-Wright House to hold markets, haunted cruises, and history walks this weekend #NCnews
INTERVIEW: Burgwin-Wright House to hold markets, haunted cruises, and history walks this weekend
A host of historical events are taking place at the Burgwin-Wright House this holiday season.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:59 PM
INTERVIEW: Burgwin-Wright House to hold markets, haunted cruises, and history walks this weekend #NCnews
Court case for accused Southport shooter continued to 2026 #NCnews
Court case for accused Southport shooter continued to 2026
The court case for the man accused of shooting into a bar from his boat in Southport has been continued until next year.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Court case for accused Southport shooter continued to 2026 #NCnews
“I wouldn’t do that to a dog”: Sister offers $5,000 reward for information in Wilmington hit-and-run #Community
“I wouldn’t do that to a dog”: Sister offers $5,000 reward for information in Wilmington hit-and-run
The sister of a bicyclist struck in a hit-and-run crash on November 5th is offering a $5,000 reward for information about the driver who left the scene.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:45 PM
“I wouldn’t do that to a dog”: Sister offers $5,000 reward for information in Wilmington hit-and-run #Community
Castle Hayne man charged with wife’s murder dies in prison #NCnews
Castle Hayne man charged with wife’s murder dies in prison
Snow was charged with the murder of his wife, Lynda Neubeck, on July 24.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Castle Hayne man charged with wife’s murder dies in prison #NCnews
Full November SNAP benefits to hit EBT cards #NCnews
Full November SNAP benefits to hit EBT cards
According to NCDHHS, 600,000 NC households will receive their full benefit amounts loaded onto their EBT cards.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Full November SNAP benefits to hit EBT cards #NCnews