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  • 2 weeks ago | wect.com | Bill Murray

    WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - When you think of an archaeological dig, do you think of the Indiana Jones movies, or maybe the ancient ruins of Greece and Egypt? But you might not realize that there’s an archaeological dig, hidden in plain sight, behind a brick façade on South Front Street, near Market Street, in historic downtown Wilmington. “A lot of the public, a lot of the people, may not know there are significant archaeological resources in their neighborhoods,” said Jon Schleier.

  • 1 month ago | wect.com | Bill Murray

    WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Chandler Nance is a 27-year-old with options. He’s a Citadel graduate; he’s got a master’s in finance and has spent years with Ocean Rescue. All of that is in the rearview mirror. Chandler’s future is with the North Carolina Highway Patrol. “I’m following in my dad’s footsteps,” says Nance, who’s proud of that legacy. “He’s been helping me through the application process, giving me advice.”The North Carolina Highway Patrol is looking for trooper candidates.

  • 1 month ago | wect.com | Bill Murray

    WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Every weekday afternoon, the energy inside 403 South MLK Street, in Whiteville, becomes contagious. This year, 58 enrolled children arrive for the Columbus County DREAM Center’s after-school mentoring and homework program. “We’re proud of the work we do,” says director Amber Bellamy.

  • 1 month ago | wect.com | Bill Murray

    WHITEVILLE, N.C. (WECT) -You grow up one of 12 children, you know a thing or two about survival and being a kid. Brad Wilder, of Claxton, NC is penning that experience and sharing it with others. He’s currently working on his fourth book, most of them geared to children and the importance of a positive attitude. “I live by the motto: if we can reach one, we can teach one” says Wilder.

  • 2 months ago | wect.com | Bill Murray

    WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) -There’s an old saying: “The kitchen is the heart of the home.”The City of Wilmington is hoping a newly constructed kitchen at the MLK Center could be the “heart of the community”. The commercial kitchen has a twofold mission: economic development and nutritional education. “We’re a foodie town,” says Amy Beatty, who’s Wilmington’s Community Services Director. “It’s been a long time coming and we think it’s a win/win.

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Hannah Patrick

Hannah Patrick primarily covers news in the Wilmington area of North Carolina, United States, including surrounding regions.

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Jerry Habraken

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Jerry Habraken primarily covers news in Wilmington, North Carolina, United States and surrounding areas.

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Molly Wilhelm

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Freelance Writer at Up and Coming Weekly

Kathleen Ramsey primarily covers news in the southeastern region of North Carolina, United States, including areas around Wilmington and surrounding counties.

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Savanna Tenenoff

Staff Writer at Goldsboro News-Argus

Savanna Tenenoff primarily covers news in the Wilmington area of North Carolina, United States, including surrounding regions like Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach.

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