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Peacock Rd. & Woddrow Cribb Rd. — Approximate Crash Site of Fatal Collision. A 51-year-old Tabor City woman died Thursday evening after a chain-reaction crash on a Columbus County road sent an SUV slamming head-on into her Honda. Four other people were transported for care: one was airlifted, two were taken to a hospital, and one was transported by ambulance and later transferred. The collision occurred near Peacock Road and Woddrow Cribb Road at 6:33 p.m.; Ezzell was pronounced dead following the crash.
CLARKTON, N.C. (WECT) - The lieutenant of the Clarkton Fire Department has stepped down from his role, pointing to workplace tension, disputes and ongoing conflicts with town leadership. Jeff Kulp announced his immediate resignation in a public statement, stating he could no longer serve in an environment marked by dishonesty,...
Severe storms swept through North Carolina today, ending about two weeks of little rain. The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings for Bladen and Wayne counties, while central North Carolina dealt with flash flooding and crashes. What happened in Bladen County?. The weather service issued an updated tornado warning at...
Live music, vendors, food and fun are on tap for downtown Whiteville today as the Pecan Harvest Music Festival gets underway. The morning began with the Veterans Celebration Parade. Live music will be on the main stage at Vineland Station through 4 p.m. CCN’s Patty Nieman caught some video and...
PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Pender County Parks and Recreation is hosting its Drive-In Turkey Bingo event on Sunday, November 22, at locations in Burgaw and Hampstead. According to the department, participants can enjoy five rounds of bingo with opportunities to win frozen turkeys, pies, gift cards, and more.
ELIZABETHTOWN, NC (WWAY) — Planning is officially underway for the 38th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in Elizabethtown. The parade is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 18, 2027, honoring the life, legacy and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Organizers are encouraging churches, businesses, schools, civic groups,...
The second round matchup between East Bladen and Bertie in the N.C. High School Athletic Association 2A football playoffs was set without a play being run. East Bladen (7-3) received a first-round bye as the No. 6 seed in the East bracket. No. 11 seed Bertie (4-7) advanced when No....
BOLIVIA, NC (WWAY) — Brunswick Community College (BCC) Nursing student Sarah Long has been named a 2026 Chime Workforce Scholar. She’s joining 200 students nationwide recognized for their academic achievement and commitment to pursuing careers in high-demand fields. The Chime Workforce Scholarship, funded by the Chime Scholars Foundation...
Wilmington residents enjoy several 74-degree afternoons before colder air arrives Friday.
Attorney Jeff Jackson says that his office has followed up on 51 consumer complaints about gas stations since launching N.C. Fuel Check.
(Lincoln, NE) - The Northwest Volleyball season would come to a close on Saturday night, falling to Waverly in the Class B state championship match in straight sets, 25-16, 25-23, 25-18. Waverly (32-5) was led by Gracie Lauenstein with 16 kills and Hallie Lauenstein with 12 kills. McKinley Moser had 33 set assists. The Vikings claim their first state volleyball championship since 1974. It was their first appearance in a state title match since 1975. Northwest was playing in a state title match for the first time since 2016.
