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Dec 16, 2024 · Beth Hart and Brit Floyd will be performing live at The Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College.

Jan 16, 2025 · A crash has shut down lanes at the Market and Gingerwood intersection.

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Jan 22, 2025 · Your First Alert Forecast continues with a variably cloudy and frigid night Wednesday night; with temperatures settling in the 10s and lower 20s, any leftover watery slush will freeze solid. In the longer range: Thursday and Friday’s highs will limp through the upper 30s and lower 40s, so additional melting will be slow, especially in shaded and sheltered areas. 50s will return over the ...

Sep 16, 2024 · BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Due to substantial flooding and storm damage closing several roads in Brunswick County, school officials have chosen to close down some facilities. Brunswick County Schools will be closed to students for the rest of the week. Classes will occur using asynchronous remote learning from Sept. 23-27. All Brunswick Community College campus locations will be closed ...

Jan 4, 2025 · WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Fire Department confirms the second victim of a Jan. 4 house fire has died. “The second victim who was airlifted to chapel hill burn unit succumbed to their injuries and passed away. The fire is still under investigation,” the department said. Previous coverage: The State Bureau of Investigations, Wilmington Fire Department and Wilmington Police ...

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Jan 10, 2025 · According to a fire department’s Facebook page, two people and several pets were found dead by firefighters during a search of the home.

Sep 27, 2024 · Last week’s storm led to many road closures and traffic issues that persisted throughout the week in Brunswick County. Parts of N.C. 211 remain closed, and Drew said there’s only one way to get in and out of Southport. City officials have been working with the North Carolina Department of Transportation and the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office to keep traffic moving as quickly as ...