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wect.com > 03/08/2026 > police-officer-accused-allowing-stepfather-whip-handcuffed-teen-prosecutors-say

Police officer accused of allowing stepfather to whip handcuffed teen, prosecutors say

3+ day, 13+ hour ago  (145+ words) MIDDLETOWN, Ohio. (WXIX/Gray News) - A police officer in Ohio is accused of allowing a teen who was handcuffed to be whipped by their stepfather, according to prosecutors. Middletown police officer Jamie Patterson faces two misdemeanor charges of dereliction of…...

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wect.com > video > 03/05/2026 > traffic-alert-crash-blocks-lane-troy-drive-shipyard-boulevard-wilmington

TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash blocks lane at Troy Drive and Shipyard Boulevard in Wilmington

6+ day, 10+ hour ago  (77+ words) TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash blocks lane at Troy Drive and Shipyard Boulevard in Wilmington'WECT TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash blocks lane at Troy Drive and Shipyard Boulevard in Wilmington 3 arrested on drug, gun charges after joint law enforcement operation in Bladen Co. "World's…...

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wect.com > 03/03/2026 > traffic-alert-lane-closure

TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash impacting traffic on I-140 in Brunswick County

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (160+ words) TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash impacting traffic on I-140 in Brunswick County'WECT BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A crash in Brunswick County is impacting traffic on Tuesday morning. According to DriveNC, the crash happened on I-140 near U.S. 74 and mile marker 4.5 heading west on March 3. The right…...

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wect.com > video > 02/26/2026 > traffic-alert-shipyard-boulevard-reopened-after-crash-involving-two-vehicles

TRAFFIC ALERT: Shipyard Boulevard reopened after crash involving two vehicles

2+ week, 15+ hour ago  (71+ words) TRAFFIC ALERT: Shipyard Boulevard reopened after crash involving two vehicles'WECT TRAFFIC ALERT: Shipyard Boulevard reopened after crash involving two vehicles NCDOT awards $1.8M contract to replace Whiteville intersection with roundabout TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane closed on Cape Fear Memorial Bridge as crews…...

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wect.com > 02/25/2026 > traffic-alert-crash-involving-two-vehicles-shipyard-boulevard-closes-lane

TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash involving two vehicles on Shipyard Boulevard closes lane

2+ week, 16+ hour ago  (55+ words) TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash involving two vehicles on Shipyard Boulevard closes lane'WECT WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A crash involving two cars is impacting traffic on Shipyard Boulevard. WECT crews captured video of the crash that has closed down one lane on Shipyard Boulevard…...

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wect.com > video > 02/24/2026 > traffic-alert-lane-closed-cape-fear-memorial-bridge-crews-fix-damaged-railing

TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane closed on Cape Fear Memorial Bridge as crews fix damaged railing

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (81+ words) One lane on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge is closed Monday as crews make repairs. TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane closed on Cape Fear Memorial Bridge as crews fix damaged railing Victim identified in deadly crash involving bicycle on Market Street Jelly…...

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wect.com > 02/20/2026 > elementary-teacher-accused-using-cocaine-school-bathroom-white-powder-allegedly-found

Elementary teacher accused of using cocaine in school bathroom; white powder allegedly found

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (274+ words) NEW LONDON, Wis. (WBAY/Gray News) - A Wisconsin elementary school teacher has been arrested after being accused of using cocaine on campus. Laurie Laubenstein, 58, is facing a charge of possession of cocaine with a modifier for possession of a controlled…...

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wect.com > 09/25/2025 > local-nonprofit-discusses-expanded-outdoor-dining-options-downtown-wilmington

Local nonprofit discusses expanded outdoor dining options in downtown Wilmington

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (455+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Local business owners and a nonprofit are discussing an idea to provide more outdoor seating space for residents at their favorite restaurants. Wilmington Downtown Incorporated (WDI) met with business owners on Wednesday evening to discuss the concept. Most…...

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wect.com > video > 11/13/2025 > wilmington-womans-viral-tiktok-warns-drivers-after-scary-road-encounter

Wilmington woman’s viral TikTok warns drivers after scary road encounter

3+ mon, 4+ week ago  (108+ words) The Graystone Inn fire that broke out on Friday, Nov. 14, has been ruled as an accident, according to a release from the Wilmington Fire Department (WFD). Three bridges in town are scheduled for ... Wilmington woman's viral TikTok warns drivers after…...

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wect.com > 08/07/2025 > i-want-somebody-fix-it-tabor-city-community-fears-more-flooding-after-reports-poor-drainage

“I want somebody to fix it:” Tabor City community fears more flooding after reports of poor drainage

7+ mon, 4+ day ago  (255+ words) TABOR CITY, N.C. (WECT) - Neighbors in the Cottonwood Place community of Tabor City are recovering after their roads flooded during Wednesday night's storm. Neighbors who spoke to WECT reported knee-high floodwaters in some areas, with water rising up to many residents…...