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Sunset Beach police release three rehabilitated pelicans into the wild #NCnews
Sunset Beach police release three rehabilitated pelicans into the wild
The Sunset Beach Police Department (SBPD) has announced the successful release of three rehabilitated pelicans.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Sunset Beach police release three rehabilitated pelicans into the wild #NCnews
Wilmington hosts interactive senior scam simulation to protect older residents #NCnews
Wilmington hosts interactive senior scam simulation to protect older residents
Residents can register for an interactive, hands-on Senior Scam Simulation that will put participants through real-world scam scenarios and provide tools to stay safe.
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November 22, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Wilmington hosts interactive senior scam simulation to protect older residents #NCnews
A delicious but safe Thanksgiving: Local firefighters give turkey tips #NCnews
A delicious but safe Thanksgiving: Local firefighters give turkey tips
Thanksgiving is one of the top two days for house fires caused by cooking in the U.S.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:42 PM
A delicious but safe Thanksgiving: Local firefighters give turkey tips #NCnews
Pender County Fire Marshal becomes first female eastern region director for NCFMA #NCnews
Pender County Fire Marshal becomes first female eastern region director for NCFMA
The North Carolina Fire Marshals Association (NCFMA) has announced the appointment of Pender County Fire Marshal Amy Burton as its Eastern Region Director.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Pender County Fire Marshal becomes first female eastern region director for NCFMA #NCnews
Founders Park to reopen after two-year renovation; amphitheater still closed #NCnews
Founders Park to reopen after two-year renovation; amphitheater still closed
Workers are removing trees and cleaning up as they finish revamping the park. The facility features like a new playground, splash pad and restrooms.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Founders Park to reopen after two-year renovation; amphitheater still closed #NCnews
INTERVIEW: Cucalorus Film Festival brings Reggie Watts to Wilmington this weekend #NCnews
INTERVIEW: Cucalorus Film Festival brings Reggie Watts to Wilmington this weekend
Long-term creative Reggie Watts, who has performed on stages such as Comedy Bang Bang and The Late Late Show with James Corden, sat down virtually with WECT to discuss his career and slightly offbeat blend of music and comedy.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:12 PM
INTERVIEW: Cucalorus Film Festival brings Reggie Watts to Wilmington this weekend #NCnews
South Carolina man convicted on child sex crimes #NCnews
South Carolina man convicted on child sex crimes
A South Carolina man has been convicted by a Columbus County jury for child sex crimes committed at a home in Tabor City.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:07 PM
South Carolina man convicted on child sex crimes #NCnews
Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing woman #NCnews
Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing woman
She was last seen by her roommate leaving her home in Leland on the morning of Nov. 19.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing woman #NCnews
Sheriff’s office warns of phone scammers posing as deputies #NCnews
Sheriff’s office warns of phone scammers posing as deputies
According to the NHCSO, the scammers use NHCSO deputies’ names and try to pressure citizens to send money through Venmo, Zelle, gift cards or other untraceable methods.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Sheriff’s office warns of phone scammers posing as deputies #NCnews
Armed bike rider arrested after chase in Wilmington #NCnews
Armed bike rider arrested after chase in Wilmington
A man has been arrested after leading Wilmington police on a chase.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Armed bike rider arrested after chase in Wilmington #NCnews
Wave Transit receives $1.02 million federal grant for new shuttle vehicles #Community
Wave Transit receives $1.02 million federal grant for new shuttle vehicles
Wave Transit has received $1.02 million in funding from the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Low or No Emission Grant to purchase six new shuttle buses.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Wave Transit receives $1.02 million federal grant for new shuttle vehicles #Community
New documentary series explores the eight-year fight for America’s independence #NCnews
New documentary series explores the eight-year fight for America’s independence
"The American Revolution" is a new six-part, 12-hour documentary from noted filmmaker Ken Burns and his team at Florentine Films that explores the struggle for the founding of America.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:10 PM
New documentary series explores the eight-year fight for America’s independence #NCnews
NCDEQ extends public comment period on proposed Wilmington harbor deepening #NCnews
NCDEQ extends public comment period on proposed Wilmington harbor deepening
State officials are extending the public comment period on a federal request to deepen and widen Wilmington Harbor.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:40 PM
NCDEQ extends public comment period on proposed Wilmington harbor deepening #NCnews
Novant Health highlights rural health care needs at Pender Rural Health Fair #Community
Novant Health highlights rural health care needs at Pender Rural Health Fair
Organizers said the event highlighted how local providers are addressing the health care needs of rural communities.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Novant Health highlights rural health care needs at Pender Rural Health Fair #Community
Charlotte immigration crackdown goes on, Homeland Security says, despite sheriff saying it ended #NCnews
Charlotte immigration crackdown goes on, Homeland Security says, despite sheriff saying it ended
Law enforcement leaders in Charlotte, North Carolina, say a federal immigration crackdown centered around the city appears to be tapering off Thursday.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Charlotte immigration crackdown goes on, Homeland Security says, despite sheriff saying it ended #NCnews
Federal judges uphold several North Carolina US House districts drawn by Republicans #NCnews
Federal judges uphold several North Carolina US House districts drawn by Republicans
Federal judges have upheld several U.S. House districts drawn by North Carolina Republicans in 2023.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Federal judges uphold several North Carolina US House districts drawn by Republicans #NCnews
Town of Belville debuts Glow Night Golf at Riverwalk Park this weekend #NCnews
Town of Belville debuts Glow Night Golf at Riverwalk Park this weekend
All ages are welcome to enjoy the nighttime activities, including 18 holes of glow-in-the-dark mini-golf.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Town of Belville debuts Glow Night Golf at Riverwalk Park this weekend #NCnews
Police investigating suspicious package found near Independence Boulevard #NCnews
Police investigating suspicious package found near Independence Boulevard
WPD states that the roadway at Tiburon Drive and Canterbury Road is closed to traffic due to the investigation.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Police investigating suspicious package found near Independence Boulevard #NCnews
New Hanover Co. Sheriff’s Office searching for missing teen #NCnews
New Hanover Co. Sheriff’s Office searching for missing teen
Anyone with information should call 911 or the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:59 PM
New Hanover Co. Sheriff’s Office searching for missing teen #NCnews
‘Did what we had to do’: Five officers receive Medal of Valor for Southport mass shooting response #NCnews
‘Did what we had to do’: Five officers receive Medal of Valor for Southport mass shooting response
Before EMS crews were allowed inside the bar for safety reasons, the officers provided tourniquets and performed CPR on victims from the mass shooting.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:30 AM
‘Did what we had to do’: Five officers receive Medal of Valor for Southport mass shooting response #NCnews
Heavy law enforcement presence on North College Road following traffic stop #NCnews
Heavy law enforcement presence on North College Road following traffic stop
An official on scene told WECT that a man jumped out of a vehicle and ran during a routine traffic stop near Wilmington Christian Academy.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Heavy law enforcement presence on North College Road following traffic stop #NCnews
Hoggard Vikings win 8A Men’s soccer championship #NCnews
Hoggard Vikings win 8A Men’s soccer championship
The top-seeded Hoggard Vikings won the 8A Men’s soccer championship Thursday night, blanking second-seeded West Forsythe 2-0 in Greensboro.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Hoggard Vikings win 8A Men’s soccer championship #NCnews
Gov. Stein meets with area law enforcement leaders in Wilmington #NCnews
Gov. Stein meets with area law enforcement leaders in Wilmington
The main concern raised during the discussion was providing more mental health resources for officers during and after their service.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Gov. Stein meets with area law enforcement leaders in Wilmington #NCnews
Student sues New Hanover Co. Schools over eligibility, alleges racial bias in DA’s office #NCnews
Student sues New Hanover Co. Schools over eligibility, alleges racial bias in DA’s office
A Laney High School student is suing New Hanover County Schools to regain athletic eligibility.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Student sues New Hanover Co. Schools over eligibility, alleges racial bias in DA’s office #NCnews
“They will be protected and kept safe”: New Hanover County school officials work to reassure families amidst ICE raids #NCnews
“They will be protected and kept safe”: New Hanover County school officials work to reassure families amidst ICE raids
New Hanover County Schools Superintendent Christopher Barnes said he has seen a significant increase in Hispanic student absences during the federal operation.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:26 AM
“They will be protected and kept safe”: New Hanover County school officials work to reassure families amidst ICE raids #NCnews