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Wilmington, NC
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JUST IN: Gov. Roy Cooper calls for Confederate statues to come down in NC >>
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A kayaker on the Waccamaw River had a close encounter with an alligator over the weekend.
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BREAKING - The City of Wilmington has removed two Confederate statues from Downtown Wilmington. Work began around 2am and finished just after 3.
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. @wakenbakedonuts designs blunt-shaped doughnut in honor of @SnoopDogg at #azaleafestival
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Full house as Giuliani speaks. #TrumpILM
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2 Wilmington teens killed in suspected DWI crash in Lumberton were Laney grads >>
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"Any bad cops that are out there... do me a favor. Do your sheriff a favor. Do your agency administrator a favor. Leave. Resign. We do not want you in our profession"
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Accused robber posts photo of cash on day of arrest >> #ilm
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JUST IN: President Donald Trump is expected to visit Wilmington on Wednesday to declare Wilmington, NC an American World War II Heritage City according to a White House official.
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We can't thank our first responders enough. #CapeFearStrong . Here's what you can do to help:
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JUST IN: The Town of Wrightsville Beach will open ocean and sound side beach access points and beaches at 12:00 pm on Monday
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CFPUA will NOT have a water cutoff now -- fuel arrangements have been made.
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A large shark washed up on #WrightsvilleBeach this morning >> #ilm
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What do you think? The amendment would limit U.S. Senators to two six-year terms, and members of the House of Representatives to three two-year terms.
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Guy Fieri bringing 'Diners, Drive-ins and Dives' to Wilmington next week.
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JUST IN: Snoop Dogg will perform at the 2016 Azalea Festival Friday, April 8.
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A brother's dream to have @Drake come to his twin sister's funeral has gone viral with support. http://t.co/UexsLyxaY2 #DrakeSingForJasmin
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Britt's Donuts in Carolina Beach reopens its doors today! #nhc #ilm http://t.co/A7JriRuM9B http://t.co/wWKfNC2wxG
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BREAKING: Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo signed a State of Emergency order for the city. Immediate curfew until 6 a.m. Monday. Saffo says "Go home. This is not about community. This is about chaos right now. Enough is enough."
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Twiggy the water skiing squirrel comes to Wilmington for the boat show this weekend!
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Governor Roy Cooper announced that the stay-at-home order will be extended to May 8.
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Bank of America to raise minimum wage to $25.
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Da’Shaun Harrison hopes their book, "The Belly of the Beast: The Politics of Anti-Fatness as Anti-Blackness" will help others understand the challenges around body image.
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Over 100 baby green sea turtles hatched this week in Carolina Beach. Video by Neal Dorow. Follow WECT's Instagram>>
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#BREAKING : Suspect charged in wrong-way DWI crash that killed 2 teens from Wilmington.
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Wilmington claims the title of "Best American Riverwalk". http://t.co/ighqnSuGYJ #ilm #nhc http://t.co/l4WsIBe4Uw
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UPDATE: A new flag has been raised in front of the Frying Pan Tower cam, relieving the former Old Glory that survived brutal winds from Hurricane Florence. The former flag will be auctioned off to support victims of the storm. -->
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JUST IN: Walmart to discontinue Confederate flag merchandise http://t.co/QGXVWtWzZ3 #Walmart #confederateflag
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Third teen arrested in connection to armed robbery
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“It will always end on a circle of trust and it’s just an open opportunity for vulnerability to express, to communicate and we can share a praise and we can also share a burden,” said Adams.
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MANATEE at Carolina Beach State Park! Reminder to boaters to be extra careful in the water😎.Photo Credit: Asst. Park Ranger Justin Doan.
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The former Marine who went viral for his efforts rescuing six dogs in Leland during Hurricane Florence has been arrested and charged for his role in the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
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One of WECT's very own, Victoria Huggins won the Miss North Carolina Pageant 2017 Saturday night. CONGRATS VICTORIA!
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The animal shelter is reeling after receiving thousands of calls from Teen Mom 2 fans, following allegations that David Eason, husband of the show’s former star Jenelle Evans, reportedly shot and killed their family dog, Nugget.
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MISSING: Brunswick County Detectives searching for teenage girl: http://t.co/oOXpYv6I93 RETWEET to help find Logan http://t.co/hHf34VBtqD
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Whale watching in Kure Beach earlier today:
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Number 1. Again. The Seahawks are CAA Champions!
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BREAKING: District Attorney Ben David says he'll file criminal charges against a New Hanover County deputy for an incident in Pender County earlier this week.
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#BREAKING : Governor Roy Cooper announced that NC will remain in Phase Two until at least Sept. 11. Story coming.
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UPDATE: Hugh MacRae Park name change to take place immediately, signs removed.
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WATCH: Looters raid a Wilmington Family Dollar amid #Florence .
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Wilmington Harris Teeters giving away water, ice today
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The NC DMV is now offering a #KeepPounding license plate for Carolina @Panthers fans.
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WOW! Incredible drone footage of the storm aftermath at Southport Marina this morning. [📹: Tela Diliberto/Tad photos]
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'One Tree Hill' cast, fans return to Wilmington for second convention http://t.co/yenqLNy61D #onetreehill #returntotreehill2
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Female passenger killed in single car accident on HWY 17 http://t.co/otgtwjB3Dq
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The Los Angeles Lakers have signed former UNCW standout Devontae Cacok.
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JUST IN: Bernie Sanders' campaign said Wednesday that the Democratic presidential candidate had a heart procedure for a blocked artery and was canceling events and appearances "until further notice."
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The sunset tonight in Carolina Beach was unreal! Download the WECT First Alert Weather App here>>>
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The protest in downtown Wilmington is more peaceful this evening.
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JUST IN: We've received reports of looting at the Family Dollar near 13th and Greenfield streets. Wilmington police say they are aware and were asked by management to not intervene.
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Ne-Yo performs "She Knows" from his CD Non-Fiction featuring Juicy J, today at 4 on "Ellen" on WECT. http://t.co/kj0nqAhU87
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. @realDonaldTrump specifically mentions @bittyandbeaus founder Amy Wright as having received help from the Paycheck Protection Program. Points out how it will help her 120 employees.
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Stephen Colbert donates more than $400,000 from book sales to N.C. hurricane relief
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Rainbow over Banks Channel in Wrightsville Beach earlier today. Photo Credit: Emal1975. Follow WECT on Instagram>>
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Some of the 1500 trucks and crews waiting at Walnut Creek in Raleigh to get busy restoring power to Eastern NC. Crews will be dispatched to the hardest hit areas once it is safe to do so. Thanks in advance to our friends at Duke Energy. #hurricaneDorian
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Actor known to many as 'Shooter McGavin' charged with DWI in Wilmington... http://http://t.co/DrVZBtu1iH #ILM #WECT http://t.co/Mya2DlQgNy
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In a bizarre move, Nintendo discontinues its wildly popular NES Classic system.
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JUST IN: All 13 pounds of a white substance believed to be fentanyl and seized in a Wilmington drug bust turned out to be sugar.
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Pender County Sheriff's Office confirms no evidence of active shooter, faulty equipment believed to be cause of "gunfire" sounds. Another update at 9:30. #Pender #topsailhighschool
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Group of #TrumpILM supporters.
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This Ashley graduate just became the first Screaming Eagle football player to be selected in the NFL Draft!
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Tregembo Animal Park cited by USDA after PETA complaint http://t.co/DGzQUOYSWf http://t.co/V4cax45uhT
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BREAKING: The AP is calling Joe Biden the winner of the 2020 election.
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Flames explode over a home in Surf City on Sunday. Firefighters are still working to put the fire out. (📸:Kathryn Rand) Story >>
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Laney High featured in Jordan's new Gatorade ad
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We worked with Courtland Rogers @est4life910 on our documentary. Preview here: #ilmheroin
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An AMBER ALERT has just been issued for a 13-year-old Lumberton girl who was kidnapped after being forced into a vehicle Monday morning.
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A new Chief of Police by a unanimous vote!
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Less than 24 hours after performing in Wilmington, rapper Nelly was arrested on drug charges in Tennessee. #Nelly http://t.co/beMFiU3gGb
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