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Child hospitalized after being hit by boat propeller in Wrightsville Beach
The pedestrian was taken to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center and is in critical condition, stated WPD.
Duke Energy upgrades Powergrid to prevent outages amid extreme high temperatures
A spokesperson with the company says they also have experts looking at how to adjust their equipment throughout the day.
Living Hope Day Center extends cooling center hours due to extreme heat
According to a press release, the center will be open from Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., through August.
Lightning strike destroys Bolivia home, family escapes unharmed
Melissa Johnson said there was nothing her family could have done to prevent a Saturday storm from having tragic consequences ...
New Hanover County calls special meeting amid early voting controversy
The change brought controversy, with city leaders stating the change brings unfair burden for the elderly, people who don’t ...
Brunswick Co. files lawsuit against contracting company over Northwest Water Treatment Plant delays
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Brunswick County has filed a lawsuit against the contracting company in charge of installing ...
Firefighter taken to hospital while responding to house fire in Wilmington
The pedestrian was taken to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center and is in critical condition, stated WPD. According to a press release, the center will be open from Monday through ...
Democrat Roy Cooper announces bid for North Carolina’s open U.S. Senate seat
Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said Monday that he would run for this battleground state’s open U.S. Senate seat.
Columbus Co. Sheriff’s Office releases identity of officer who died first day on the job
The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has released the identity of the detention officer who passed away unexpectedly ...
Pedestrian in critical condition following crash on Market Street and Forest Hills Drive
The pedestrian was taken to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center and is in critical condition, stated WPD.
Inmate’s death at Columbus Correctional Institution under investigation
COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Authorities are investigating after an inmate at the Columbus Correctional Institution was ...
How the heat affects your body
According to a press release, the center will be open from Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., through August. A spokesperson with the company says they also have experts looking at how to ...