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Developer Plans To Open Venue With Bowling, Restaurant And More In Surf City
Eric Shirley, a resident of Surf City for seven years, wanted somewhere to take his family when they were tired of the beach or the weather made hanging out outdoors undesirable. “At the end of the day, it just came down to – we spend a tremendous amount of money...
Holly Ridge Veteran gets home makeover
HOLLY RIDGE, N.C. (WITN) - A collaborative effort by Home Depot and the Marine Corps League Detachment will improve life for a disabled Marine Veteran in Holly Ridge. Shawn Horsley, a 13-year Marine Veteran, got a home facelift after neighbors noticed him struggling to get around his home due to neurological problems.
Tennessee man and eight-month-old child found in N.C. after Endangered Child Alert
TOPSAIL BEACH, N.C. (WECT) – A Kingsport, Tennessee man is in custody and his 8-month-old child is safe after a search that crossed state lines, leading investigators to Topsail Beach. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced Thursday morning, April 25, on Facebook that Mason McCullough and his daughter Sephrona...
Man charged with statutory rape following investigation by Pender County Sheriff's Office
A Rocky Point man has been arrested following a brief investigation by the Pender County Sheriff's Office Special Victims Unit and the Support Division School Resource Officer Unit. According to a post on the Pender County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, on Wednesday officers charged Antonio DeJesus Martinez Hernandez, 30, with...
NEW INFO: Troopers now say light-colored SUV killed woman in Carteret Co. hit-and-run
CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - State troopers now say a light-colored SUV struck and killed a woman Friday night in one Eastern Carolina county. Cierra Bergins, of Sneads Ferry, was walking when she was hit on Tootle Road, just outside of Morehead City, around 8:20 p.m. The Highway Patrol originally...
Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom coming to Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - The Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom is coming to Jacksonville! Below are a list of dates with times of each event!. Ride For Freedom American Legion Post 265 146 Broadhurst Rd. Jacksonville, NC 28540. 8am-11:30am. Registration. KSU 12pm. (No ride fee, but cash donations accepted.) 8am–...
Police seek public's help to identify vehicle break-in suspect
The Onslow County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's help in identifying a person of interest regarding a vehicle break-in and larceny incident. Law enforcement say the incident happened on March 20 in the Palisades Apartment Complex in Sneads Ferry. Police obtained video surveillance that shows an unknown male using a stolen credit card at the Scotchman Exxon on Highway 24 / Highway 172 around 5:11 in the morning.
Onslow County welcomes record-breaking astronaut, Christina Koch, back to her roots
JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County — Hometown hero, Christina Koch, returns to Jacksonville Thursday with scheduled visits to the schools she attended, including White Oak High School. Koch is a veteran of multiple space missions. According to NASA, she made history during her time aboard the International Space Station. She holds...
Hampstead man sentenced after attempted purchase of shotgun as a felon
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A man was found guilty of firearm offenses after an attempted purchase of a shotgun from a local pawn shop. Michael Vaughn, 51, of Hampstead was charged with attempted possession of firearm by convicted felon and providing materially false information to a firearms dealer. He was sentenced to 8-19 months in prison and 36 months of supervised probation.
Jacksonville veteran appears on TV show ‘After Action’
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A Marine Corps veteran from eastern North Carolina is featured in season two of the series After Action. The PBS series is back offering an inside look at what life is like before, during, and after serving in the military. The series explores the experiences of...
Camp Lejeune honoring veterans from Vietnam War on Saturday
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Camp Lejeune is honoring former members of the military who served during the Vietnam War. MCB Camp Lejeune Marines, Sailors, civilians, civic and community leaders as well as former service members will recognize Vietnam Veterans during a ceremony on Saturday. The event will take place at 10 a.m. at 109 Montford […]
Town of Surf City publishes proposed budget; public hearing set for May 7
SURF CITY, N.C. (WECT) - The Town of Surf City has published its proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. The budget will be presented to the town council on May 7, and there will also be a public hearing held on that day. The tax rate remains the same in...
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