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Two charged with attempted murder after shooting in Wallace
WALLACE, N.C. (WECT) - Two people were arrested after a shooting on Brice Street in Wallace on Friday, May 3. Per the Wallace Police Department, officers responded to Brice Street and found a man with multiple gunshot wounds. He was airlifted and in critical condition. After a couple hours, investigators...
A bridge that's more than 100 years old in Pender will be replaced
A contract recently awarded by the N.C. Department of Transportation will replace a bridge on N.C. 210 over Long Creek that is more than 100 years old. The bridge built in 1921, while safe, is no longer up to current design standards, according to a news release from Lauren Haviland, spokeswoman for NCDOT.
Carolina Strawberry Festival 5K brings out a great crowd
WALLACE — Wallace Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center residents cheered on the Carolina Strawberry Festival 5K runners on May 4. Wallace Parks and Recreation and Full Send Racing partnered together this year to bring the 2024 Carolina Strawberry Festival 5K Run and Walk to the lineup of weekend events. According to the festival website, the 5K Run and Walk was organized to support the community and a new inclusive playground at...
First Sheetz store in the county coming to Warsaw in August on NC Highway 24
WARSAW — Sheetz convenience store is opening a new location in August on Highway 24 off of I-40. Known for its fuel stations and stores with made to order meals, this will be a first of its kind for the area. Snacks, coffee, and travel items will also be available at the store. Construction is underway already. Regular and diesel fuel will be offered at this location with twelve terminals. Visit sheetz.com for more information and details on job openings for the late summer.
Woman arrested for drunk driving after crashing into state trooper head-on
State trooper involved in head-on collision with woman arrested for drunk driving. A woman was arrested for drunk driving after crashing head-on into a state trooper early Sunday morning in Sampson County. The crash happened around 1 a.m. on U.S. Hwy 701 near Peterson Road, around 6 miles south of...
Duplin County man sentenced after jury finds him guilty
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — A jury in Onslow County found a Duplin County man guilty of three felony charges on Thursday. Roland Young was sentenced to a minimum of 160 months (13 years, 4 months) and a maximum of 204 months (17 months) in the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction. His charges were felony […]
Thank a teacher
What was the name of your first grade teacher? You may have seen a quiz on Facebook with this seemingly innocent question. However, experts warn that hackers can use your answers to access your accounts and wreak havoc. Since I don’t use that question, I can tell you my first grade teacher’s name was Mrs. Houston. I don’t remember anything in particular that she taught me, but I remember that we shared a birthday, she cared about us, and she made learning fun. My children, who are in their thirties, had excellent teachers in Duplin County schools who inspired, encouraged,...
Multi-Agency Investigation Leads to Large Drug and Firearm Arrests
MOUNT OLIVE — An extensive investigation involving the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, the Goldsboro Police Department, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations (SBI), and the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) into the distribution of narcotics in the South East portion of Wayne County led to two arrests on May 2.
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