According to the news release, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern North Carolina will include all current club locations in New Hanover and Onslow counties. Michael Anthony Rice, 58, of Elizabethtown was arrested on outstanding warrants for Sell heroin, Deliver heroin, Possess heroin, and Maintaining a vehicle/dwelling for the purpose of keeping/selling controlled substances. Copyright 2023 WECT. Tysheed Juan Jones, 27, of Elizabethtown was arrested on outstanding warrants for Sell marijuana, Deliver marijuana, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver marijuana, Maintaining a vehicle/dwelling for the purpose of keeping/selling controlled substances, and Manufacture marijuana. At one time, WECT had a Fayetteville news bureau.[3]. At one point, it was carried on cable as far west as Wadesboro and as far north as Greenville. The caller would threaten BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WWAY) Two men have been arrested for allegedly using counterfeit money. Upon arrival, deputies found a female, 24-year-old Chasity Baxley, with a gunshot wound. The subchannel also aired repeats of the main channel's weeknight 6 and 11 p.m. newscasts as well as local traffic and travel information. James Bonecrusher held the World Boxing Association heavyweight title from 1986 to 1987. BLADENBORO Clyde Russ, 32 of Bladenboro, was arrested on Friday following a call by a concerned citizen regarding a suspicious vehicle. A man is hoping to soon see charges filed against the person he says is responsible for more than a dozen of his prized dogs dying from dehydration. BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Bladen County Sheriff's Office arrested and charged two people after an incident involving counterfeit U.S. currency in Tar Heel. 6 officers placed on leave after person in custody dies outside sweepstakes parlor; police chief says Taser was used. Harley Jordan bombed in a 3-point shot and another basket as the Lady Bulldogs ELIZABETHTOWN Ellen Battle and Mariah Ward combined for 11 points Tuesday night as Elizabethtown rallied for a 16-12 victory over Clarkton School of Discovery in the opening round of the Bladen County Girls Basketball Tournament Tuesday at Samuel C. Boger Gymnasium. It is owned by Gray Television, which provides certain services to Fox affiliate WSFX-TV (channel 26) under a shared services agreement (SSA) with American Spirit Media. 3 Local TV Group", "Gray Completes Acquisition of Raycom Media and Related Transactions", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=WECT&oldid=1114297682, This page was last edited on 5 October 2022, at 20:09. 911 caller claimed 7 students hurt in New Hanover High School swatting incident. He was pronounced dead upon arrival. She was transported to Bladen County Hospital in serious condition. Published: Jan. 14, 2023 at 6:55 AM PST | Updated: 13 minutes ago BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Bladen County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man on charges stemming from an incident that occurred in 2022. Stay with WECT on air and online for future updates. There were approximately 150-200 people gathered in the field at the abandoned property, but they left when law enforcement arrived. Atlantic Telecasting sold off the radio station in 1958 and changed the television station's calls changed to the current WECT. They enjoy the beauty and simplicity of familiarity, the comfort of knowing theirSource. The Golden LEAF Colleges and Universities Scholarship application window is now open for the 2023-2024 academic year. Robert Diquan Phillips, 30, of Bladenboro is currently wanted on outstanding warrants for Sell heroin, Deliver heroin, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver heroin, Conspire to sell heroin, Conspire to deliver heroin, Sell schedule I controlled substances, Deliver schedule I controlled substances, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver schedule I controlled substances, Manufacture schedule I controlled substances, Possession of schedule I controlled substances, Sell cocaine, Deliver cocaine, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver cocaine, Manufacture cocaine, Possession of cocaine, and two counts of Maintaining a vehicle/dwelling for the purpose of keeping/selling controlled substances. We live, work and play right here in the Cape Fear. As deputies were responding, the call was upgraded to shots fired and then they were advised that a person had been shot before they arrived. Both were held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center. [1] The station was owned by Atlantic Telecasting Corporation[2] alongside Wilmington's oldest radio station, WMFD. The N.C. High School Athletic Association basketball playoffs are scheduled to open five weeks from today. James Bonecrusher Smith, The deadline is approaching for the March Operation Round Up grant funding cycle. During the arrest, Perkins was found to be in possession of amounts of ecstasy and cocaine and was charged with Possession of schedule I controlled substances and Possession of schedule II controlled substances by deputies. The Bladen County Sheriffs Office received a call on Friday regarding a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of Dance Infinity, located in the 7000 block of NC 242 South. "This morning, WECT News from Wilmington, North Carolina traveled to the . BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Bladen County Sheriff's Office arrested 18-year-old Tahliy Jahrik Latavian Graham of Whiteville in connection to the assault of Demetreus Powell of Bladenboro . Source, BLADENBORO Clyde Russ, 32 of Bladenboro, was arrested on Friday following a call by a concerned citizen regarding a suspicious vehicle. McDowell was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $20,000.00 bond. [3][9] The station's former transmitter was located in Bladen County, approximately halfway between Wilmington and Fayetteville. The Bladen Disaster Recovery Team (BDRT) met with some news and elected representatives this week to discuss plans for the long term recovery group, according to Pastor Jason Williams, Chairman of the Board of Directors with the Bladen Disaster Recovery Team. Police have released the name of an 18-year-old man charged with first degree murder in connection to a shooting that took place in September of last year. wect.com Man allegedly crashes into three law enforcement vehicles during car chase orientation: "portrait", Four other people were in the vehicle with her, including two children. [10] Due to FCC regulations, WECT disappeared from most cable systems in the Florence/Myrtle Beach market when WMBF signed on. The Mt. WECT News on Twitter: "JUST IN: The Bladen County Sheriff's Office has announced that nearly two dozen people suspected of drug-related crimes were arrested in "Operation Street Sweep."" JUST IN: The Bladen County Sheriff's Office has announced that nearly two dozen people suspected of drug-related crimes were arrested in "Operation Street Sweep." All rights reserved. map: false, submission: { wect.com Four hospitalized after ammonia release at Smithfield Foods in Tar Heel Two young children die after being pulled from burning NC home, Wilmington police investigating human remains found in Savannah River, Human remains found on edge of Savannah River, Wilmington police: Man charged with murder in connection to missing person case, Southport appoints city manager and assistant city manager, Leland Fire/Rescue responds to early morning tractor trailer fire. Atlantic Telecasting sold the station to the News-Press & Gazette Company in 1986. Bladen County Sheriffs Office is currently working with The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives also known as ATF to solve this violent crime, a press release from the sheriffs office states. Additional charges of Possession of schedule VI controlled substances and Possession of drug paraphernalia are pending. The Bladen County Sheriffs Office has announced that two people were found dead on Nov. 15 following a shots fired report. All rights reserved. Jan 6 UPDATE: According to Bladen County Emergency Management, one person died after suffering cardiac arrest on the site, but they are not sure if it was related to the ammonia release. Robeson County sounded alarms last summer-now State is investigating election. Long was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, and shooting into an occupied dwelling. Empire Stakes looked at search results of each side dish from November 1, 2021 to November 30, 2021. It lost DuMont when that network went silent in 1956. The Bladen County Sheriffs Office received a call on Friday regarding a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of Dance Infinity, located in the 7000 block of NC 242 South. At some point in time, WECT added a third newscast to WSFX, under the title Fox 26 News at 6:30 (later became Fox Wilmington News at 6:30). In 2019, former Clerk of Superior Court Niki Dennis warned the public about scammers threatening phone calls. At its launch, channel 6 was affiliated with all four networks of the dayNBC, CBS, DuMont and ABC. WECT Staff 12/8/2022 BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Bladen County Sheriff's Office Vice/Narcotics Unit and Community Impact Team conducted a vehicle stop on Dec. 7 that led to two. WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Chatham County Police Department says that the Wilmington Police Department is the lead investigative agency in the case of human remains found in the Savannah River on Jan. 18. The deputy who made the stop stated that Flowers was seen "reaching down below the front passenger side as if he was tucking somethi. Something Ive noticed about Bladen County during my time here is that any proposed change to the status quo is very carefully considered. From the News and Observer: 'The guru of Bladen County' is at the center of NC's election troubles. Lawson was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $50,000.00 bond. The North Carolina Azalea Festival has announced that the Old Crow Medicine Show will play for the Azalea Festival Concert Series at Live Oak Bank Pavilion on April 14 at 7 p.m. Get Fit with 6: Tips to make your New Year's resolution a lifestyle change. Wooten was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $10,000.00 bond. Cedrick Lemora McKoy, 39, of Elizabethtown is currently wanted on outstanding warrants for Sell cocaine, Deliver cocaine, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver cocaine, Conspire to sell cocaine, and Conspire to deliver cocaine. BURGAW An Alamance County man is accused of using an axe during a Pender County home break-in early Tuesday morning. On Thursday, the BCSO Vice/Narcotics Unit arrested Tredell Phillip Blackshear, 29, and Andrew DaShawn Smith, 22, for allegedly possessing and using counterfeit money at Smithfield Food. Syndicated programming on WECT includes Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy! When you see news happening, report it! Teresa Marie Christine Rabon, 36, of Bladenboro was arrested on outstanding warrants for Sell schedule II controlled substances, Deliver schedule II controlled substances, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver schedule II controlled substances, Manufacture schedule II controlled substances, Conspire to sell schedule II controlled substances, and Conspire to deliver schedule II controlled substances. NEWSCAST live online: http://shout.lt/bdJZl NEWSCAST live on mobile: http://shout.lt/bdJZk http://shout.lt/bdJZj wect.com 4 killed, 2 seriously injured in rollover accident near Bladen County Cold-stunned turtles have doubled this year; heres what to do if you find one. Guyton was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $75,000.00 bond. element: "#evvnt-calendar-widget", Robbie Renae Ault, 43, of Clarkton is currently wanted on outstanding warrants for Sell schedule II controlled substances, Deliver schedule II controlled substances, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver schedule II controlled substances, Manufacture schedule II controlled substances, Conspire to sell schedule II controlled substances, Conspire to deliver schedule II controlled substances, and Probation violation. The Bladen County Sheriffs Office provided the lists below. The office states that deputies found two deceased men at the scene when they arrived. Copyright 2023 WECT. 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