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Mother and 20-year-old son killed in home explosion during birthday party
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (85+ words) WECT Mother and 20-year-old son killed in home explosion during birthday party Family speaks after couple married 73 years die just hours apart NTSB investigating Amazon plane crash that killed 5 in cleaning company van in Miami King Charles III clarifies status…...
Historic Kenan Fountain back in action after 3-year hiatus
2+ week, 5+ day ago (71+ words) WECT | TV6 WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Kenan Fountain is flowing again for the first time in three years. The fountain at Fifth Avenue and Market Street in downtown Wilmington was gifted to the city in 1921. It has been out of operation since…...
Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell makes bid for Mississippi Attorney General
3+ week, 3+ hour ago (65+ words) WECT | TV6 Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell makes bid for Mississippi Attorney General Vigil held for Madison County teen killed in hit-and-run 2 dead, 1 injured in Montgomery two-vehicle crash Sub-shortage: How the substitute teacher shortage is impacting QCA schools (Part 2) Sub-shortage: How…...
What to know about the EPA’s emergency fuel waiver and gas prices
3+ week, 2+ day ago (93+ words) (CNN) — The Environmental Protection Agency said it is issuing an emergency fuel waiver in an effort to lower gas prices. Starting Sept. 1, the EPA will end summer-blend gasoline requirements early. That will allow 10% ethanol gasoline to be sold at higher…...
O’Donnell ISD supports students after death of high school senior in crash
3+ week, 4+ day ago (65+ words) WECT O’Donnell ISD supports students after death of high school senior in crash Brewers match baseball’s modern-era record for biggest shutout, beating Mariners 22-0 Southern Wisconsin landowners raise concerns over potential 765-kV transmission line Goodman Foundation to close after 15 years of…...
Pleasant this week + wildfire improvements (8/17)
3+ week, 5+ day ago (80+ words) WECT | TV6 Pleasant this week + wildfire improvements (8/17) Nevada lawmakers back $330K to combat hunger among seniors and veterans Man who found human remains at Lake Mead speaks to FOX5 Appeals Court: Sigal Chattah serving illegally as U.S. Attorney for Nevada UCLA study says Nevada…...
Woman attacked by brown bear on popular hiking trail. See how she was able to escape
4+ week, 20+ hour ago (132+ words) ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU/Gray News) - Authorities say a woman was sent to the hospital after being attacked by a brown bear, but it could have been worse. According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, the woman was trail…...
More than 50 cats rescued from abandoned sailboat
4+ week, 1+ day ago (31+ words) WECT | TV6 More than 50 cats rescued from abandoned sailboat Woman found during death investigation was involved in property line dispute, deputies say...
Cape Fear Museum marks new chapter with grand opening event
1+ mon, 23+ hour ago (79+ words) WECT Cape Fear Museum marks new chapter with grand opening event Boiling Spring Lakes residents sue city, developers over flooding, drainage failures Carolina Beach Town Council approves financing for boardwalk land deal TRAFFIC ALERT: Cape Fear Memorial Bridge repair work…...
2022 Murder suspect denied in-person mental health visits, attorney says
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (78+ words) WECT | TV6 2022 Murder suspect denied in-person mental health visits, attorney says Boiling Spring Lakes residents sue city, developers over flooding, drainage failures Carolina Beach Town Council approves financing for boardwalk land deal TRAFFIC ALERT: Cape Fear Memorial Bridge repair work causing…...