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Pet of the Week: Brie from Monty’s Home
BURGAW, N.C. (WECT) - Brie, an approximately 1-year-old Labrador mix, is available for adoption from Monty’s Home. She loves chin and behind-the-ear scratches, according to Monty’s Home. Additionally, she has been a very-well behaved dog and has gotten along with other dogs and cats. Brie is currently enrolled...
Duplin County man wins $100,000
MAGNOLIA — Bernard Phelps stopped for gas Tuesday morning and couldn’t believe his eyes when a $50 scratch-off purchase delivered him a $100,000 lottery prize. “I thought I was seeing things,” he laughed. According to a news release, Phelps bought his lucky $10 Million Spectacular ticket from Tiger Mart on N.C. 24 in Warsaw. “That...
East Duplin advances to second round of playoffs
BEULAVILLE – The fifth seeded East Duplin Panthers defeated the 28th seeded Jordan-Matthews Jets 5-2 in the first round of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association 2A state playoffs on May 13. Heading into the match, both East Duplin and Jordan-Matthews were playing some of their best soccer of the season with the Panthers winning six matches and tying once in their last eight and the Jets winning five out of their last seven. ...
Jacksonville residents seek answers after unexpected evacuation from apartment complexes
People living in a Jacksonville apartment complex have questions Wednesday after they were asked to evacuate their homes yesterday afternoon. An incident at the Jacksonville water treatment plant led to that evacuation. This morning, the city released an update saying two chemicals were unintentionally mixed at the plant. Near the...
West girls earn runner-up finish at 3A regional for second straight year
OCEAN — The West Carteret girls finished second last weekend at the 3A east regional track and field championship. The Patriots posted 68.5 points to pull away from Jacksonville with 62 and Northside-Jacksonville with 58. They have been the runner-up for the last two seasons after winning the regional in 2022.
Legislators, others honored for contributions to NC outdoors
WALLACE — There’s no doubt that kids these days are spending a lot more time staring at screens on their phones, laptops and televisions than any other generation in history. In 2015, state legislators recognized this and decided to be proactive in getting more of North Carolina’s youth involved in the great outdoors.
Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehab Center release record breaking number of turtles
SURF CITY, NC (WWAY)– A record-breaking sea turtles were release by the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. Volunteers released 27 turtles back into the ocean around 8:30 Thursday morning, following their rehabilitation in Surf City. Each of the turtles were given names, and were the stars...
ECU chemistry professor explains impact of chemical combination in Jacksonville
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Today, we’re learning more about the two chemicals that were mixed by accident at Jacksonville’s Water Treatment Plant. We’ve been following this story since it happened Tuesday, forcing people to evacuate an apartment complex nearby. Yesterday, Jacksonville Public Safety officials said zinc orthophosphate...
Wawa announces 10 locations planned to be opened in Wilmington area
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - During a press event on Tuesday, Wawa announced that there are 10 sites under contract to be Wawa locations in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties. The company says it plans on breaking ground on at least three by the end of the year and open...
Chemicals that caused apartment complex evacuation identified
JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County — Jacksonville city leaders and EPA representatives said the chemicals involved that caused an evacuation of an apartment complex Tuesday, May 14, 2024, have been identified. It was caused by Zinc Phosphate and Sulfuric Acid. Jacksonville water officials said the use of the chemicals meets EPA...
Suspect arrested, charged with murder of 19-year-old in Jacksonville
UPDATE: Jacksonville police have arrested a suspect in the shooting death of a 19-year-old on Sunday. Jonathan Lee Mills Jr. was taken into custody on Monday and charged with an open count of murder. “Even though a suspect has been arrested, we are still asking anyone with any information to contact the Jacksonville Police Department,” […]
Wawa hosts expansion event in Onslow County, donates to USO
JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County — Wawa, the convenience store chain with more than 1,000 stores in seven states, had an expansion event in Jacksonville Tuesday, May 14, 2024. During the event, Wawa shared expansion details and timelines, including plans to break ground on two stores in the area in 2025.
Ladybirds' season ends after loss to Dixon in 3A softball playoffs
BAILEY — The unfortunate reality, Scott Collie told his Southern Nash softball team, is that only one of the 64 teams that make the field for the state playoffs will go home happy, and that’s after winning a state championship. The rest will be disappointed. The Ladybirds became one of the disappointed teams on Wednesday night, as No. 7 seed Dixon came away with a 5-4 victory in the third...
Evacuation ordered at Arlington West Apartments, residents left with questions
Hundreds of people living in the Arlington West Apartments on Western Blvd. were asked to evacuate because of a hazmat issue. We were at this location for several hours and have seen people standing on the side of the street, racing to get their pets and kids, all while wondering what was going on.
Pender County Humane Society to host brunch fundraiser
PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Pender County Humane Society is set to host a brunch fundraiser at Bandanas American Grill on Sunday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. PCHS board members, staff and volunteers will be answering questions, there will be pamphlets provided and assorted trinkets handed out.
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