Social Distancing Demonstrated Through Matches By Kendall McGee | March 24, 2020 at 7:55 PM EDT - Updated March 25 at 9:52 AM SHELBY, N.C. (WECT) - A press release from the … [Read more...] about Visitor confirmed to have COVID-19 while vacationing in Brunswick County
Wake County sheriff suspends purchase of pistol permits
(Source: Pixabay) March 24, 2020 at 6:38 PM EDT - Updated March 24 at 7:31 PM RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Wake County Sheriff Gerald Baker announced Tuesday the temporary suspension of … [Read more...] about Wake County sheriff suspends purchase of pistol permits
2 arrested in Bladen County shooting
Skip to content Nyquan Smith, left, and Darius McDonald. (Source: Bladen County Sheriff's Office) By WECT Staff | March 24, 2020 at 5:11 PM EDT - Updated March 24 at 5:12 PM … [Read more...] about 2 arrested in Bladen County shooting
Hacker’s Paradise: Increase in working from home has data security experts on alert, urging caution
NORTH CAROLINA (WECT) - It can happen to anyone — an email appearing to come from someone in your own company, or from a customer service account for a product you bought to prepare for the novel … [Read more...] about Hacker’s Paradise: Increase in working from home has data security experts on alert, urging caution
President Trump approves major disaster declaration for NC
Skip to content North Carolina is seeking a major disaster declaration from the federal government. (Source: WRAL) March 24, 2020 at 5:04 PM EDT - Updated March 25 at 9:54 PM … [Read more...] about President Trump approves major disaster declaration for NC
North Carolina to provide $50 million to schools for COVID-19-related expenses
March 24, 2020 at 4:53 PM EDT - Updated March 24 at 4:53 PM RALEIGH, N.C. (WECT) - Governor Roy Cooper’s office announced Tuesday that $50 million in school funding flexibility to help public … [Read more...] about North Carolina to provide $50 million to schools for COVID-19-related expenses
Carolina Beach, Southport, Kure Beach halt short term rentals
Skip to content Pleasure Island discontinues short term rentals March 24, 2020 at 4:33 PM EDT - Updated March 24 at 6:57 PM CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - The towns of … [Read more...] about Carolina Beach, Southport, Kure Beach halt short term rentals
Bladen County adds public Wi-Fi hotspots to several campuses
By WECT Staff | March 24, 2020 at 4:05 PM EDT - Updated March 24 at 4:05 PM BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Bladen County Schools is adding Wi-Fi hotspots to several school campuses to help … [Read more...] about Bladen County adds public Wi-Fi hotspots to several campuses
Who’s hiring? Several companies adding jobs during this uncertain time
Skip to content Looking for a job? March 24, 2020 at 3:40 PM EDT - Updated March 24 at 3:40 PM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - As businesses adjust to new social distancing … [Read more...] about Who’s hiring? Several companies adding jobs during this uncertain time
Carolina Panthers release QB, former MVP Cam Newton after nine years
By Andrew Barnett | March 24, 2020 at 12:32 PM EDT - Updated March 24 at 4:25 PM CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The Carolina Panthers have released quarterback and former NFL MVP Cam Newton after … [Read more...] about Carolina Panthers release QB, former MVP Cam Newton after nine years