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DURHAM, N.C. (WRAL) - One person is dead and four are injured after a massive wave crashed into a cruise ship in Antarctica.A Durham couple, who were also passengers on the Viking Polaris, are sharing … [Read more...] about Durham couple on board cruise ship struck by enormous wave, killing 1, injuring 4

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - New Hanover County Schools announced its 2022-23 Traditional High School Graduation Ceremony dates Friday.Eugene Ashley High SchoolWednesday, June 7, 7 p.m. at the Ashley … [Read more...] about New Hanover Co. Schools announces graduation dates

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - An unnamed Great Dane mix is available for adoption from the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Animal Shelter. He is up to date with his vaccinations, neutered, … [Read more...] about Pet of the Week: Great Dane mix from the NHC Sheriff’s Office Animal Shelter

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Millions of fans may remember Bevin Prince from her role as Bevin Mirskey on One Tree Hill, the hit television show which shot in and around Wilmington from 2003 – 2012. … [Read more...] about Bevin Prince: Determined to show up, with strength, in her new role (’1on1 with Jon Evans’ podcast)

NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) -It is known by many as the worst fire in North Carolina history.“This fire was life-changing, it was tragic and absolutely life-changing,” said Marissa Moore, Historic New Bern … [Read more...] about Candlelight vigil held on 100th anniversary of Great Fire of New Bern

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The world pauses every December 1st to mark World AIDS Day, raising awareness of the disease and to remember those who have lost their lives to AIDS.Seven squares, made from … [Read more...] about World AIDS Day: Local health expert explains the importance of being tested, UNCW displays a remembrance quilt

CAPE HATTERAS, N.C. (WITN) -The Coast Guard rescued three adults and a 15-year-old from a sinking sailing vessel Thursday approximately 98 miles from Cape Hatteras.The 41-foot sailboat Rojodan crew … [Read more...] about Coast Guard rescues four people from disabled sailboat along NC coast

BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office arrested 27-year-old Austin Ryan Jackson after police found drugs and firearms in his car during a vehicle stop at the 15000 block of … [Read more...] about Saint Pauls man arrested for drug trafficking charges after traffic stop

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - If you’ve been in Downtown Wilmington recently, you’ve likely heard horses’ hooves riding down the street. That’s the Wilmington Police Department’s Mounted Unit.Last month, … [Read more...] about Wilmington Police Mounted Unit training new horse, still asking for name suggestions

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - A judge has ruled against a Grand Strand lifeguard company trying to reduce how much it owes in a wrongful death lawsuit. In a ruling signed on Nov. 23, a judge found the … [Read more...] about Judge upholds $20 million owed to plaintiff in Lack’s Beach Service lawsuit