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SAG-AFTRA STRIKE CAUSES CHANGES TO ANNUAL ACTORS’ REUNION IN WILMINGTON

The non-profit, Friends With Benefit, which hosts the events says this year,
however, says operations will run a little differently due to the SAG-AFTRA
strike.


News



THE ARTS COUNCIL OF WILMINGTON & NHC RELEASE ‘GROUNDBREAKING’ ECONOMIC DATA

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‘IT’S REALLY TOUGH:’ WHITEVILLE FORD DEALERSHIP CLOSES ABRUPTLY





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AS BRUNSWICK COUNTY GROWS, SO DOES ITS CHILDCARE CRISIS

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Ava Brendgord
Experts recommend putting your name down before your child is born.


Crime



‘WALK BY FAITH’: A LIFE TAKEN TOO SOON FROM A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHOOTING

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Daniella Hankey
Paul Gillikin painfully recalls the moment his wife Aprille broke the
devastating news on May 7, 2022.


News



CITY OF WILMINGTON HOSTING ADAPTIVE SPORTS DAY

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By WECT Staff
The event will take place at the MLK Center (401 S. 8th St.) from noon-2 p.m. on
Dec. 2.


Crime



WOMAN CHARGED IN FATAL HIT AND RUN ON EASTWOOD ROAD APPEARS IN COURT; VICTIM
IDENTIFIED AS STUDENT

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By WECT Staff
The Assistant District Attorney claimed in court that she showed no remorse even
when officers told her what actually happened and that she was “happy and acting
like a cheerleader” during sobriety tests.


Events



22ND ANNUAL FESTIVAL LATINO SET FOR NOV. 4-5 AT OGDEN PARK

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By WECT Staff
There will be an arts and crafts market and plenty of food from Latino countries
including Mexico, El Salvador, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Honduras, Dominican Republic,
Colombia and Venezuela.


News



WMPO AWARDS CAROLINA BEACH FUNDING FOR MULTI-USE PATH PROJECT

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By WECT Staff
Carolina Beach will be required to supply a 20 percent local match of $293,190
towards the project.

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WOMAN CHARGED IN FATAL HIT AND RUN ON EASTWOOD ROAD APPEARS IN COURT; VICTIM
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PATRIOT FORD IN BRUNSWICK COUNTY ABRUPTLY CLOSES



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USDA INVESTING $25 MILLION FOR HIGH-SPEED INTERNET IN BLADEN, COLUMBUS AND
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Q & A: HOLLY PLAZA TENANTS ARE EVACUATING DUE TO A POTENTIAL MOLD CRISIS. HERE’S
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Nikolai Mather
The town council approved a plan to relocate all 98 tenants to a hotel in
Jacksonville.


News



USDA INVESTING $25 MILLION FOR HIGH-SPEED INTERNET IN BLADEN, COLUMBUS AND
SAMPSON COUNTIES

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By WECT Staff
State Director Reginald Speight and NC Rural Development team members on Monday
took part in a funds-signing ceremony with Star Communications in Elizabethtown.


Community



OVER 2,500 ATHLETES EXPECTED IN WILMINGTON AREA FOR BATTLESHIP HALF MARATHON

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By WECT Staff
The day also will include the GFL Battleship 10k and 5k. All three events will
start and end at Water Street Park in downtown Wilmington.


Community



COMMUNITY INVITED TO BUY WREATHS TO HONOR VETERANS AT BATTLESHIP NORTH CAROLINA

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By WECT Staff
The Friends of the Battleship North Carolina have launched the second annual
Wreaths of Honor program.


News



CREWS RESPOND TO EARLY-MORNING FIRE IN BRUNSWICK CO.

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By WECT Staff
There was one person inside when the fire started, but they were able to safely
get out of the home.


Events



NATALIE MACMASTER AND DONNELL LEAHY TO PERFORM AT THE WILSON CENTER

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By WECT Staff
The show will feature “original music and familiar folk and Celtic cèilidh
classics."


News



OWN YOUR OWN RESTAURANT CHALLENGE WINNER ANNOUNCED

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By WECT Staff
Karoline Schwartz of Tabernash, Colorado, was selected as the competition’s
winner, earning the keys to a space at 106-108 W Courthouse Avenue in Burgaw to
open her restaurant.


Community



TWO MEN AND A TRUCK PARTNERING WITH GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER FOR FOOD DRIVE

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By WECT Staff
The drive is accepting all unopened, nonperishable food items, but some items
are needed the most to help Good Shepherd’s Soup Kitchen and Second Helpings
programming.


Technology



TECHNOLOGICAL AIDS TO KEEP AN EYE ON KIDS WHILE TRICK-OR-TREATING

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By WECT Staff
As Halloween approaches, kids and families all over the region prepare to go
trick-or-treating.


News



AT&T DONATES TO UNCW VIRTUAL TUTORING PROGRAM

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By WECT Staff
The program provides afterschool virtual tutoring for K-5th grade student in the
southeastern part of the state.


News



TRIAL CONTINUED FOR WILMINGTON ORAL SURGEON ACCUSED OF SEXUALLY ABUSING PATIENTS
UNDER ANESTHESIA

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Zach Solon
His trial was previously set for Monday, Oct. 30.


Traffic



LANE OF BOBBY BROWN BRIDGE CLOSING DAILY FOR REPAIR WORK

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By WECT Staff
The eastbound, left lane is scheduled to be closed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
through Thursday, Nov. 2.



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LANE CLOSURES BEGIN ON U.S. 74 BRIDGE IN WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By WECT Staff
Daily lane closures began Monday and are set to continue until Thursday, Nov. 2,
on the U.S. 74 (West Salisbury Street) bridge in Wrightsville Beach.


Friday Night Football



WEST BRUNSWICK TROJANS NAMED FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL TEAM OF THE WEEK

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By WECT Staff
West Brunswick scored a last-minute touchdown to complete the comeback and
defeat South Brunswick 43-42 on Friday, Oct. 27.


Traffic



OLEANDER DR. RAILROAD CROSSING REOPEN FOLLOWING CLOSURE FOR REPAIR WORK

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By WECT Staff
The crossing first closed on Saturday, Oct. 28 for repair work conducted by CSX.


State



‘KILLED DOZENS:’ KENAN STADIUM LINKED WITH LOST HISTORY OF THE WILMINGTON
MASSACRE

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Chris Lea, Cristin Severance, Heather Leah and Dwayne Myers
Have you ever wondered what’s buried beneath your favorite football stadium?


News



WILMINGTON PD ARRESTS MINOR FOLLOWING GUFFORD DRIVE SHOOTING THAT INJURED TWO
OTHERS

Updated: Oct. 28, 2023 at 9:47 PM GMT+2
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By Delaney Tarpley
Police responded to the location at 1:40 p.m. following a ShotSpotter
notification.


News



MAN KILLED IN HIT-AND-RUN ON EASTWOOD ROAD; WOMAN CHARGED

Updated: Oct. 28, 2023 at 1:55 PM GMT+2
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By WECT Staff
WPD identified 21-year-old McGroary Domitrovits at the the pedestrian in a fatal
hit and run that occurred on Saturday morning.


NFL



EDDY PINEIRO’S 23-YARD FG AS TIME EXPIRES HELPS BRYCE YOUNG, PANTHERS GET 1ST
WIN OVER TEXANS 15-13

Updated: Oct. 29, 2023 at 10:01 PM GMT+1
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By The Associated Press
Young throws for 235 yards


Events



EVENTS PLANNED THROUGHOUT SOUTHEASTERN NC CELEBRATING FALL, HALLOWEEN

Updated: Oct. 23, 2023 at 9:45 PM GMT+2
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By WECT Staff
Several communities throughout southeastern North Carolina have announced
upcoming events for fall and Halloween.


Friday Night Football



NCHSAA RELEASES 2023 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFF BRACKETS

Updated: Oct. 28, 2023 at 9:06 PM GMT+2
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By Zach Solon
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association has released the brackets
for the 2023 high school football playoffs.


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NOVANT HOST NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY

Updated: Oct. 29, 2023 at 1:22 AM GMT+2
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Prescriptions can pile up and become dangerous when in the wrong hands.


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