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Attack on U.S. Capitol causes renewed interest in 1898 Wilmington Massacre Recent insurrection causes renewed interest in the 1898 massacre By John Smist | January 19, 2021 at 10:55 PM EST - Updated January 19 at 11:54 PM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Security for the Presidential inauguration has increased after the events of January 6 when supporters of President Trump stormed the Capitol building and five people lost their lives. The insurrection on that day brought the 1898 Wilmington Massacre into the national spotlight. It was a frightening reminder of the day when white supremacists o...

Fundraiser underway to save ‘The Wilmington Journal’ Fundraiser underway to save ‘The Wilmington Journal’ By Ashlea Kosikowski | January 6, 2021 at 6:26 PM EST - Updated January 6 at 11:58 PM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Journal, North Carolina’s oldest African-American newspaper, is in financial trouble and a fundraiser is underway to save the newspaper. Dorian Cromartie, who organized fundraiser along with Deborah Maxwell, President of the New Hanover County NAACP, said the newspaper is an important resource for Wilmington’s black community. �...

Community leaders outline COVID-19 vaccine plans for minority communities Leaders reach out to marginalized communities to ease concerns about COVID-19 vaccine By Bryant Reed | December 21, 2020 at 9:56 PM EST - Updated December 22 at 12:19 AM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Community leaders pushed Monday night, to reach marginalized communities and build their trust in the COVID-19 vaccines. Doctors, public health experts and leaders in the minority community answered questions as part of a virtual forum held to address issues about the vaccine. Experts believe there are hurdles to overcome,...

NHRMC partners with others to host conversation on vaccine and the minority community An employee at Foundation Health Partners in Fairbanks experienced what was likely an anaphylactic reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday afternoon. (Source: SSM Health via KTUU) By WECT Staff | December 20, 2020 at 1:12 PM EST - Updated December 20 at 2:44 PM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - There are lots of questions surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine. That is why New Hanover Regional Medical Center along with New Hanover County, and other organizations are hosting a virtual conversation on Monday to ...