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Remembering the 1989 holiday snowstorm that buried southeastern North Carolina
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (318+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) — Long-time residents of southeastern North Carolina will never forget December 1989, when a historic snowstorm transformed the coastal region into a winter wonderland. The storm system developed from Dec. 22 to 24, 36 years ago, creating the perfect recipe for heavy snow:…...
North Carolina offers free radon test kits for National Radon Action Month
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (249+ words) RALEIGH, N.C. (WECT) - The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is providing thousands of free radon test kits for National Radon Action Month. 8,000 free radon test kits will be available starting Jan. 1. NCDHHS officials advise limiting orders to…...
We The People: Daughters of the American Revolution dedicate plaque at at Battleship North Carolina
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (277+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Battleship North Carolina received a new marker honoring forgotten patriots of the Revolutionary War. The Daughters of the American Revolution dedicated an America 250 Patriot Marker at the battleship. The marker is part of a nationwide effort to…...
Sea turtle nesting season underway on North Carolina coast
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (116+ words) SOUTHEASTERN N.C. (WECT) - Sea turtle nesting season is officially underway on the North Carolina coast, and beachgoers play an important role in protection efforts. According to the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission, sea turtle nesting season runs from May 1 through Aug....
North Carolina Attorney General price gouging law takes effect ahead of winter storm
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (171+ words) RALEIGH, N.C. (WECT) - Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced that North Carolina’s price gouging law is in effect as of Friday, Jan. 30, ahead of the weekend winter weather. The price gouging law prohibits excessive price increases during a crisis and takes effect…...