PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) – A warrant for arrest is still out for one man involved in a multi-million dollar money laundering scheme. Investigators are still looking for Vasile Virlizanu, who they believe helped scam millions of dollars from victims across the country, including two people in Pender County. On February 19, two people contacted
SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) – The Southport Fire Department opened its doors today, not for an emergency, but for an opportunity to save lives. In partnership with the American Red Cross, the department hosted a community blood drive focused on collecting “Power Red” donations, which are concentrated units of red blood cells most often used for
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Brunswick County, N.C. (WECT) – The Brunswick County School Board took the next steps in approving a new elementary school in Leland that’s expected to open doors in the 2028-29 school year. The board held a special meeting to look at potential options to address overcrowding in schools, approving the nearly $100 million project. Dale
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LELAND, N.C. (WECT) – On April 24, Al DiMone was watching WECT News when he realized his help was needed. That night, Albert Harrison, a longtime Leland resident and Vietnam veteran, shared his water quality concerns, expressing frustrations familiar to many people living in Brunswick County and Southeastern North Carolina. PFAS and water safety have
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CASTLE HAYNE, N.C. (WECT) – Over half a million people will die from some form of cancer this year. It’s a diagnosis no one wants to hear, but one a former schoolteacher and coach has now heard for the third time. Even with the odds stacked against her, Kiersten Wildeboer says she’s determined to beat
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content. Here’s what’s happening… – Jill Biden ‘work husband’ pleads Fifth Amendment , dodges House GOP cover-up probe questions – Israel strikes Syria’s military headquarters
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Fox News’ partnership with the “Ruthless” podcast is already making waves in Washington D.C. and the broader media landscape. It was announced Tuesday that Fox News landed a licensing deal with the conservative “variety progrum” as part of the company’s expansion of new media. The news was
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Samantha Ponder has been quiet about her firing from ESPN, until now. Ponder had been vocal about transgender athletes in women’s sports on social media back in 2023, which she said prompted a warning from ESPN executives. Ponder told Sage Steele on the latter’s podcast that she
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Despite having suffered a personal loss, Pat Green is still thinking of others. The country singer, who lost his brother, sister-in-law and two nephews in the central Texas floods this month, has put together a relief concert to raise money for those impacted by the disaster.
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A 23-year-old Oregon man was arrested Wednesday morning after U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) officers found his tricycle-toting Subaru illegally parked on Capitol grounds with an alleged trove of weapons, including an antique sword, guns, knives and unregistered ammunition inside. Nolan R. Churan is charged with unlawful activities
