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Pender man found dead in local fishing cove
The body of a Pender County man has been discovered in a fishing cove off the Northeast Cape Fear River. On Friday at approximately 5:37 p.m., a fisherman recognized an unoccupied vessel in a cove off the Northeast Cape Fear River known as "Fishing Creek," according to a news release from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. The fisherman contacted 911 and advised law enforcement that the owner of the vessel had a vehicle parked at the Sawpit Landing Boat Access.
School board chair: Sasscer leaving E-Chowan to take principal's job at Pender County's Topsail High School
EDENTON — The superintendent of Edenton-Chowan Schools is leaving the school district to take a job as a high school principal in the Pender County Schools, the school board chairman says. According to Gene Jordan, Dr. Michael Sasscer has taken a job as principal at Topsail High School. The school is located in the unincorporated community of Hampstead, according to online sources. Sasscer, who had been superintendent in Edenton-Chowan for...
Water quality swimming advisory lifted for sound-side site in Onslow County
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. – State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming advisory for a sound-side swimming area in Onslow County. The advisory was lifted because water testing shows that bacteria levels have dropped below the state’s and Environmental Protection Agency’s standards set for swimming and water play. The advisory was posted at […]
Local charter aids in releasing 19 rehabilitated sea turtles into Gulf Stream
Eastern North Carolina — The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center announced the release of 19 rehabilitated sea turtles including loggerheads, Kemp's Ridley, and green sea turtles. On Wednesday, April 17 a local fishing charter, Instigator Fishing & Diving Charters released the turtles back into the Gulf...
Surf City church to host free dental services clinic
SURF CITY, N.C. (WECT) - A church in Surf City is set to host free dental services Friday and Saturday, May 3-4, according to an announcement from The Gathering. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, the NC Baptists on Mission dental bus will be at the church, located at 304 Wilmington Ave. in Surf City.
Living along the NC coast is increasingly risky. So why are property values still rising?
Anyone who has dreamed of owning a property at the beach knows that it's a goal shared by many. Couple in the growing popularity of coastal living in general − the Wilmington-areas's population jumped from 200,000 in 1990 to more than 450,000 in 2020 − and home ownership is increasingly becoming the privilege of the rich and the few.
Camp Lejeune training shows readiness of 24th MEU
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (WITN) -A training exercise at Camp Lejeune Wednesday was a chance for the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit to demonstrate the skills, readiness, and cohesion necessary for successful deployment. The operation was focused on a scenario involving evacuating non-fighters from an embassy due to a diplomatic situation. During...
Hubert man killed in Cape Carteret crash, toddler and other driver airlifted
Carteret County, NC — A Hubert man has died following a fatal vehicle crash in the Cape Carteret area earlier this afternoon, April 16. Highway patrol says the two- vehicle collision happened on NC 58 just north of Highway 24 in Cape Carteret just after 1:00 p.m. Christopher Ryan...
Jacksonville to host ceremony honoring NC semi-finalists for Military Child of the Year
The City of Jacksonville is set to host a ceremony for the North Carolina semi-finalists in the Military Child of the Year Award. The ceremony will take place on Friday, April 19 at City Hall located at 815 New Bridge Street in the Council Chambers at 5:00 p.m. This event...
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