
Frances Weller
News Anchor at WECT-TV (Wilmington, NC)
News Anchor at WSFX-TV (Wilmington, NC)
News anchor for NBC affiliate in Wilmington, N.C. Anchors WECT news at 5, 6, and 11 p.m. weeknights. [email protected]
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1 week ago |
wect.com | Frances Weller
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A teacher at Wilmington Preparatory Academy would like to teach her students how to grow plants, especially fruits and vegetables. Ms. Tierney-Prim is hoping to raise enough money to buy supplies such as portable walk-in greenhouse, potting soil and seedlings. The second grade teacher is asking for donations through DonorsChoose, an online charity that helps teachers get funding for school projects.
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1 month ago |
fox5vegas.com | Frances Weller
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) β A former Super Bowl champion was promoted to Sergeant this week by the New Hanover County Sheriffβs Office in Southeastern North Carolina. Retired defensive tackle Jay Ross played for the Green Bay Packers when the franchise won Super Bowl XLV. Now, he spends his days as a law enforcement officer, protecting his coastal community.
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1 month ago |
actionnews5.com | Frances Weller |Debra Dolan
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) β A former Super Bowl champion was promoted to Sergeant this week by the New Hanover County Sheriffβs Office in Southeastern North Carolina. Retired defensive tackle Jay Ross played for the Green Bay Packers when the franchise won Super Bowl XLV. Now, he spends his days as a law enforcement officer, protecting his coastal community.
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Nov 7, 2024 |
fox5vegas.com | Frances Weller
SHALLOTTE, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) β A large ball python snake was spotted slithering around a Chiliβs parking lot in southeastern North Carolina Tuesday. The Shallotte Police Department posted pictures of the snake on Facebook explaining they were called to respond to reports of a large snake by the family restaurant. βWe believe this may have been someoneβs pet and got loose,β the post read. A day later, the ball python was reunited with its owner, Christen Schiel.
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Aug 16, 2024 |
wect.com | Frances Weller
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Rumors have been circulating that one of the owners of a new piano bar in downtown Wilmington is Kevin Keatts, the head coach for the menβs basketball team at N.C. State. Itβs not a rumor. Itβs a fact. Keatts and his business partner, Clayton Gsell own Tempo 33, the newest addition to downtown Wilmington. Its on the top floor of the Roudabush building--above Yosake and the Husk on S. Front St.Keatts and Gsell hosted a soft opening Wednesday night.
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