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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...
Maple Hill man arrested following over 90 break-ins
BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A Maple Hill man has been taken into custody in Bladen County following a long string of breaking and entering cases. According to the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office, 40-year-old Joseph Clark Jr. is linked to more than:. 30 breaking and entering into motor vehicle...
Jacksonville police seek public's help in identifying Lowes larceny suspect
The Jacksonville Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying a larceny suspect. Law enforcement say the larceny took place at the Lowes Home Improvement store located on Yopp Road in Jacksonville. Anyone with information on the identity of this person is asked to call JPD Detective B. Pagani...
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...
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.
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...
Family of slain roommate reacts to convicted murderer's sentencing
JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County — The victim's family shared their thoughts after a murder sentencing on Wednesday. A judge sentenced a Jacksonville woman, Melissa Tobarsalas to up to 32 years in prison. She pled guilty to murdering her roommate, 68-year-old James Nuell in 2021. After waiting for two and half...
Croatan hands Dixon first league loss of season 8-7, snapping Bulldogs' 16-game winning streak
OCEAN — The Croatan and Dixon softball game on Thursday night had a little bit of everything. Dixon (16-4 overall) entered the game on a 16-game winning streak and stood undefeated in 3A Coastal Conference play with a 7-0 mark.
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.
Restaurants, coastal organizations highlight importance of recycling oyster shells
SURF CITY, N.C. (WECT) - In the state of North Carolina, it is actually illegal to just throw away your oyster shells. They need to be recycled and there are plenty of places to do that after your next oyster roast at home. If you’re eating out at a restaurant,...
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.
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–...
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