RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson said Thursday he will stay in the race despite CNN reporting that he posted strongly worded racist and sexual comments in an online forum, and said he will not be pressured into resigning by “offensive tabloid lies.” Robinson, the incumbent lieutenant governor who easily […]
Donald Trump announces cancellation of rally in Wilmington, North Carolina After a severe weather warning was issued, Donald Trump informed participants of Saturday’s rally in Wilmington that it would be postponed until a later date. On Saturday, Donald Trump is expected to hold a rally in Wilmington – less than a week after a second […]
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – After severe weather caused severe flooding in some areas of the region, some community members were upset by the decision of New Hanover County Schools and Pender County Schools not to cancel classes on Monday, September 16. NHCS Interim Superintendent Dr. Christopher Barnes released a statement Monday afternoon apologizing for the […]
After flooding of historic proportions occurred in Brunswick County on Monday, the county’s schools will remain closed until at least the end of the week. Brunswick County Schools announced on its website Tuesday afternoon that schools will remain closed to students. Specific instructions and options were emailed to staff. The district’s schools have been closed […]
HENDERSON, N.C. (WLS) — The investigation into the death of a Chicago-area truck driver in Vance County, North Carolina, is sparking questions and rumors on the Internet across the country. Javion Magee, 21, of Aurora was found dead in a rural area Wednesday. Investigators said Magee, who is black, was lying not far from his […]
A paratrooper from Fort Liberty has died from injuries sustained during training last week, the 82nd Airborne Division announced Monday. Pfc. Matthew Perez was assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, according to a statement from Lt. Col. Cesar Santiago, 82nd Airborne Division director of public affairs. He suffered fatal injuries during training at the […]
Severe flooding on N. Lake Park Boulevard in Carolina Beach, NC Deane Pye, who has lived in Carolina Beach his entire life, talks about some of the worst flooding he has experienced in his life on this beach in a video provided by Evan Pye. The Wilmington area felt the effects of a possible tropical […]
Due to severe weather on Monday, the following locations and events in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties will be closed, canceled or postponed. This file will be updated as new information becomes available. Brunswick County Government Brunswick County government will be closed Tuesday due to severe weather conditions. All Brunswick County government offices, libraries, […]
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Several roads are closed and traffic is impacted in the Wilmington area Monday morning due to heavy rain. Brunswick County The Acme-Delco-Riegelwood Fire Department and the North Carolina Department of Transportation report that US 17 (Ocean Highway West) is closed in both directions near Sellers Road. A portion of […]
Vol Walk before the game against Kent State Vol Walk before the game against Kent State on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Tennessee football players and quarterback Nico Iamaleava are on the hunt for goals. The Vols scored 65 points in the first half of their nonconference game against Kent State on Saturday at Neyland Stadium. […]
