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Remembering the 1989 holiday snowstorm that buried southeastern North Carolina
1+ day, 9+ hour 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:…...
Researchers present final data to help flooding problem in Carolina Beach
5+ mon, 1+ day ago (358+ words) CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) -Southeastern North Carolina is no stranger to floods when storms roll in, including Carolina Beach. "I think flooding is an issue in every coastal community. We're not alone or different," says Carolina Beach mayor Lynn Barbee. What…...
CDC: North Carolina is 1 of 10 states seeing an increase in COVID-19
5+ mon, 2+ day ago (197+ words) NORTH CAROLINA (WECT) - According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 10 states are seeing an increase in positive COVID-19 cases, including North Carolina. North Carolina has seen a 2% increase in positive cases in the past week, reports the CDC. Despite…...
Regional Food Summit focuses local efforts to fight food deserts in southeastern North Carolina
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (60+ words) The 2025 Regional Food Summit focused on food access, highlighting local efforts to fight food deserts in southeastern North Carolina. Regional Food Summit focuses local efforts to fight food deserts in southeastern North Carolina Southeastern N.C. residents invited to complete Regional Hazard…...
Cyclist dies during bike ride event at North Carolina Blueberry Festival
6+ mon, 2+ day ago (108+ words) BURGAW, N.C. (WECT) - The mayor of Burgaw has confirmed that a person died during this weekend's annual North Carolina Blueberry Festival. Mayor Olivia Dawson said it happened during the "Tour de Blueberry" event on Saturday morning. The person suffered a medical…...
College for North Carolina hosts FAFSA workshop for New Hanover County students
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (103+ words) New Hanover County students and families are invited to attend Let's Finish the FAFSA with Pizza Night at Cape Fear Community College. College for North Carolina hosts FAFSA workshop for New Hanover County students Your children could be first to…...
North Carolina gov. requests $1 billion+ in immediate Helene recovery funding
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (233+ words) MILLS RIVER, N.C. (WBTV) - North Carolina Governor Josh Stein requested more than $1 billion in funding to support Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in Western North Carolina. The request was made on Monday, Feb. 3. Stein spoke at MANNA Foodbank in Mills River to…...
‘People aren’t forgetting’: Burgaw mayor collaborates with Western NC leaders on rebuilding efforts
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (292+ words) As neighbors out west still pick up the pieces, Burgaw Mayor Olivia Dawson says she has travelled to the Asheville area to share experiences and lessons learned with leaders there on equally devastating disasters that have impacted the Cape Fear....
North Carolina Forest Service warns of increased wildfire risk
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (410+ words) As all of Southeast North Carolina faces a drought " with some communities in a severe drought " the North Carolina Forest Service is warning people around the state about a risk for wildfires. North Carolina Forest Service warns of increased wildfire…...
Heating concerns at Pender Correctional addressed
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (186+ words) The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction has addressed concerns about heating at the Pender Correctional Insitution. Heating concerns at Pender Correctional addressed PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction has addressed concerns about heating at the…...