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Nakina man faces meth charges following Columbus County traffic stop
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (65+ words) WECT Nakina man faces meth charges following Columbus County traffic stop Helping abused children heal: How The Carousel Center is rallying local support North Topsail Beach Fire Department to host 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Lanes reopened after traffic crash on Oleander…...
Flock camera theft leads to felony arrest in Brunswick County
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (84+ words) WECT Flock camera theft leads to felony arrest in Brunswick County King Charles III clarifies status of Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, after their return to the UK Search underway for missing 25-year-old kayaker in Lake Waccamaw Wrightsville Beach…...
Greenville County street takeover leads to more than 80 arrests
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (94+ words) GREENVILLE, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) — More than 80 people were arrested Friday night following a street takeover in South Carolina. Deputies with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said the street takeover took place at the intersection of Locust Hill Road and Fairview…...
Shallotte teen charged with 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor
2+ week, 4+ day ago (144+ words) WECT | TV6 BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A 19-year-old from Shallotte is facing 10 counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor following an investigation by the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office. Justin Sheets was arrested Tuesday, Aug. 25, after warrants were issued detailing offenses allegedly…...
WECT INVESTIGATES: New Hanover County Sheriff answers commissioner’s Flock questions
2+ week, 4+ day ago (90+ words) WECT | TV6 WECT INVESTIGATES: New Hanover County Sheriff answers commissioner’s Flock questions ‘Booze It & Lose It’ returns to NC roads for Labor Day holiday Wilmington police identify suspect in officer-involved shooting on Red Cross Street Beth Burns to leave Pender Co....
Arrest made in Centre Parkway shooting case
3+ week, 3+ day ago (73+ words) WECT | TV6 Arrest made in Centre Parkway shooting case Everyday Kentucky On The Go | Lexington Renaissance Fair is back New Hanover schools report 152 stop-arm violations in one day Brunswick County commissioner calls for board chair to step down Clear the Shelters:…...
Elizabethtown man charged after fentanyl, firearms seized
3+ week, 4+ day ago (54+ words) WECT | TV6 Elizabethtown man charged after fentanyl, firearms seized Meta Under Fire: Federal trial over social media addiction begins Ribbon-cutting ceremony opens new chapter for Cape Fear Museum Wilmington vintage market to feature clothing, sneakers and more Tire blowout sends tractor-trailer…...