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Brunswick Co. man wins $25,000 a year for life prize from Lucky for Life lottery game
RALEIGH, N.C. (WECT) - John Ross, a 56-year-old from Leland, won the $25,000 a year for life prize from playing Lucky for Life. “I just close my eyes and point at random numbers,” Ross said. He bought the $2 ticket using Online Play and won the prize by matching...
2000 acres of surrounding land in Southport to be rezoned after being turned over to the county
SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - Neighbors in the land surrounding Southport are confused about what’s about to happen to their community. About a month ago, HB 911 passed in the general assembly which gave Southport’s Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) over to the county. Before that, while the land was outside...
From trees to transportation, Brunswick considers changes to rules on development
A process to update a document that guides development in Brunswick County has been ongoing for months and continues to see delays. In the last year, residents have been vocal at meetings of the Brunswick County Planning Board and Board of Commissioners, expressing their concerns with the development occurring across the county and...
Wilmington furniture store to close amid company-wide shutdown
The companywide closure of a furniture store will result in the closure of its one Wilmington location. Badcock Home Furniture & More, located at 6737 Market Street, will be closing. Stores across all eight states where the company currently operates will also be closing, according to a comment posted by the Badcock Home Furniture & More Facebook page. ...
15-year-old driving golf cart seriously injured in car crash in Carolina Beach
CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - A golf cart and car crashed in Carolina Beach Thursday night, July 25. Per the Carolina Beach Police Department, the 15-year-old golf car driver was seriously injured but was not fatally injured. The driver was determined to be at fault, pulling out in front of...
Traffic lights after 18-wheeler struck power lines on Market St and South Kerr Ave
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Police are currently deploying generator power at Market St. and South Kerr Ave. after an 18-wheeler struck power lines. Several traffic lights are currently out at the intersection. Police advise drivers to seek an alternate route.
First Alert Forecast: rain & storms for now, pleasant weekend ahead
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A front will continue to bring scattered downpours to the Cape Fear Region Friday. Be alert for lightning and localized flooding and daytime temperatures mainly in the 80s. Hang on for a sunnier, drier weekend after the front passes. Highs will continue to moderate through the...
NC Attorney General Stein announces $86 million settlement in principle with Indivior
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein announced an $86 million multi-state settlement in principle with opioid manufacturer Indivior for its role in fueling the opioid crisis. North Carolina state and local governments are anticipated to receive approximately $2.5 million from the settlement in principle. “North Carolinians are dying every day from opioid […]
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