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‘We can make this happen’ Community unites to preserve land on Topsail Beach
TOPSAIL BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - People of Topsail Beach say they want to see the South End saved. On Saturday morning at the Historic Assembly Building of Topsail Island the Coastal Land Trust held a ‘Save the South End’ campaign event. The Coastal Land Trust is a non-profit...
Richlands extends winning streak to 11 games with playoff victory
RICHLANDS – After starting off the season just 7-6, the Wildcats have gone on an incredible winning streak which they extended to 11 games with their 9-7 victory in the first round of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association State Playoffs on May 7 against Harnett Central. A big reason for the Wildcats’ win streak heading into the game was their pitching and defensive play which resulted in them not giving up more than three runs in a game during their last 10 games....
Jacksonville will soon be able to go gaga for Wawa
If you are part of the ever-growing boutique gas station wars and live in Onslow County, you'll soon have a rooting or jeering choice as Wawa has told News12 about their plans to open a station in Jacksonville. The when and where is not known at this time, but the...
This Wilmington saltwater outfitter is expanding to two Hampstead locations
Intracoastal Angler, a local provider of premium fishing gear and tackle, will be expanding to two locations in Hampstead. The original location on Oleander Drive has been serving the Wilmington community for over 25 years and provides bait, tackle, supplies and apparel, as well as knowledge that employees are fishermen themselves, according to a press release.
West girls capture first leage soccer championship in seven years with 1-0 win over Dixon
MOREHEAD CITY — The West Carteret girls soccer team learned it was the 3A Coastal Conference champion three minutes before 10 p.m. on Wednesday. When Chris Miller of The Daily News in Jacksonville sent out the score of the Richlands and Dixon game on X, formerly Twitter, at 9:57 p.m., it was official: the Patriots had captured their first league title in seven years.
Patriots win fourth straight league golf championship, edge Richlands in title match
SNEADS FERRY — West Carteret captured its fourth 3A Coastal Conference boys golf title in a row last week with a four-point victory over Richlands. The Patriots shot 329 at North Shore Country Club to outlast the Wildcats with 334.
East shuts out Lejeune 5-0 in battle of league unbeatens to capture conference title
CAMP LEJEUNE — Something had to give Wednesday when the East Carteret and Lejeune girls soccer teams met in the regular season finale with a 1A/2A Coastal Plains Conference title on the line. Both teams entered the game with 6-0-1 league records after tying 1-1 in the previous matchup.
Go Red for Women: NC heart attack survivor shares her story
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Longtime educator Claire Watkins says her life suddenly changed during a September 2011 girl’s trip to Surf City, North Carolina. “I had not been feeling well for a couple of days and I thought I had indigestion,” said Watkins. “We went out for...
ARGHH! PirateFest closes several Swansboro streets
SWANSBORO, N.C. (WITN) - Residents traveling around Swansboro will have to detour as several streets will be closed because pirates are invading the Onslow County town. The 2024 PirateFest is this Saturday. The town says the following streets will be closed to traffic starting at 3:00 a.m.:. Front Street from...
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