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WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Sam Highsmith was delivering medical supplies to a hospital in Rocky Mount last Wednesday just a few hours after a tornado touched ...

A teen was arrested for allegedly bringing a fully loaded handgun to a New Hanover County High School on Thursday. For the second time in less than two weeks -- a teen was arrested for bringing a weapon to the campus of Ashley High School.   The 17-year-old student faces several charges, including possession of a firearm on educational property and possession of a firearm with an altered serial number. The student turned himself in this afternoon. He is being held at a juvenile detention ce...

Pittsburgh Steelers Daily Links: It's a Charlotte homecoming for Alex Highsmith, which could coincide with another Steelers fan takeover.

The fundraiser will support scholarships for seniors at New Hanover County high schools, in memory of Carly Rae Baron who died in a 2020 shooting.

Friday’s snowstorm has passed, but it left many airline passengers stranded at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

Friday’s snowstorm has passed, but it left many airline passengers stranded at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

Friday’s snowstorm has passed, but it left many airline passengers stranded at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

The Jeff Latta Lacrosse Goalie of the Year Award has been awarded to outstanding New Hanover County Middle School lacrosse goalies since 2016. This award is presented in memory of Jeff Latta, who started lacrosse in the New Hanover County public middle schools. Jeff first started lacrosse in Wilmington, coaching at Williston Middle School in 1991 (back row, 2nd from right in the Raiders team picture above.) Jeff was a rock-wall goalie from Maryland’s Annapolis High School who worked at New Ha...

The second year pro has committed himself to the weight room this offseason.