By Anna Phillips | July 2, 2020 at 5:52 PM EDT - Updated July 2 at 7:22 PM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Business owners are in tricky positions as Governor Roy Cooper’s mask mandate and other … [Read more...] about “It causes confrontation”: Business owners grapple with mask mandate
Community remembers father, coach killed in Columbus County crash
By Kendall McGee | July 2, 2020 at 5:13 PM EDT - Updated July 2 at 7:27 PM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) -Eric Freeman will be remembered as a loving father, friend and coach. The 45-year-old … [Read more...] about Community remembers father, coach killed in Columbus County crash
Governor Cooper vetoes bills addressing the reopening of leisure facilities and entertainment venues
By WECT Staff | July 2, 2020 at 4:22 PM EDT - Updated July 2 at 4:22 PM RALEIGH, N.C. (WECT) - Governor Cooper vetoed bills on Thursday that would have allowed skating rinks, bowling alleys, … [Read more...] about Governor Cooper vetoes bills addressing the reopening of leisure facilities and entertainment venues
UNCW reveals how much it cost for controversial professor Mike Adams to retire early
By WECT Staff | July 2, 2020 at 3:01 PM EDT - Updated July 2 at 8:46 PM Those options were as followed: “1) Have him continue as a faculty member and accept the ongoing disruption to our … [Read more...] about UNCW reveals how much it cost for controversial professor Mike Adams to retire early
DA: Fired officers’ racist words did not violate state law, federal investigation requested
By WECT Staff | July 2, 2020 at 2:48 PM EDT - Updated July 2 at 4:45 PM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - In a letter to Wilmington Police Chief Donny Williams on Thursday, New Hanover County … [Read more...] about DA: Fired officers’ racist words did not violate state law, federal investigation requested
Brunswick County takes over water, sewer services for Navassa
(Source: unsplash.com) By WECT Staff | July 2, 2020 at 11:21 AM EDT - Updated July 2 at 11:21 AM NAVASSA, N.C. (WECT) - Brunswick County has now taken over ownership and … [Read more...] about Brunswick County takes over water, sewer services for Navassa
WPD: Man attacks coworker with 2×4
Skip to content WPD: Man attacks coworker with 2x4 By WECT Staff | July 2, 2020 at 9:14 AM EDT - Updated July 2 at 4:17 PM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Wilmington … [Read more...] about WPD: Man attacks coworker with 2×4
Poll shows NC residents divided over plans to reopen schools
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - North Carolina residents appear to be split regarding the reopening of public schools during he coronavirus pandemic, according to a survey by the Elon University Poll. More … [Read more...] about Poll shows NC residents divided over plans to reopen schools
WATCH LIVE: Myrtle Beach City Council to vote on face mask mandate
Face masks (Source: Pixabay) By WMBF News Staff | July 2, 2020 at 5:42 AM EDT - Updated July 2 at 1:32 PM MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – Myrtle Beach City Council on Thursday will … [Read more...] about WATCH LIVE: Myrtle Beach City Council to vote on face mask mandate
Service industry causing spike? Health officials address reports
There is no quantitative data that lists the workplaces of those who test positive for the novel coronavirus; health officials determine trends based on contact tracing and case investigation. … [Read more...] about Service industry causing spike? Health officials address reports