Atlantic Telecasting sold the station to the News-Press & Gazette Company in 1986. BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Bladen County Sheriff's Office has announced that nearly two dozen people suspected of drug-related crimes were arrested in "Operation Street Sweep" on Tuesday, Jan. 17. This is a developing story. Jennifer Relynn Whittington, 36, of Bladenboro is currently wanted on outstanding warrants for two counts of Sell cocaine, two counts of Deliver cocaine, two counts of Conspire to sell cocaine, two counts of Conspire to deliver cocaine, two counts of Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver cocaine, Sell schedule II controlled substances, Deliver schedule II controlled substances, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver schedule II controlled substances, Conspire to sell schedule II controlled substances, Conspire to deliver schedule II controlled substances, Probation violation, Breaking and entering, and Resisting public officer. 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. The operation, which began on Tuesday, Jan. 17, was an effort from the BCSO Vice/Narcotics Unit along with state and federal partners. The station finally got local competition in 1964 when WWAY signed on. At the meeting, a man spoke who identified himself as the husband of the woman fatally attacked by dogs in Hampstead in December. 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. - Controlled Demolition, Inc", "GRAY AND RAYCOM TO COMBINE IN A $3.6 BILLION TRANSACTION", "Gray Acquiring Raycom For $3.65B, Forming No. We're your neighbors. Rice was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $175,000.00 bond. It will start taking clients for its long-term residential program on Feb. 1. (both of which formerly aired on WWAY until 1992), The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and Live with Kelly and Ryan. }. This station is one of the few NBC affiliates that refused to air Poker After Dark. John Marshall Guyton, 66, 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, and Manufacture schedule II controlled substances. We'd love to hear from you. Paul warns of the threat of false preaching, which will come from outside the church. Blackshear was under a $5,000 bond and Smith was under a $15,000 bond. Around 8:30 a.m., a tractor-trailer and two trucks were involved in a collision on I-44, four miles south of Luther. One of those occupants was a passenger named Jaharel Flowers, 18, of Baton Rouge. That market was one of the last on the East Coast without its own NBC affiliate. BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Bladen County Sheriffs Office arrested and charged two people after an incident involving counterfeit U.S. currency in Tar Heel. Download the WWAY News and StormTrack 3 Weather Apps on your smart phone or tablet device to receive breaking news and weather push notifications the minute it happens. It lost DuMont when that network went silent in 1956. 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). Again, this was an opportunity to get more awareness of the long term recovery group, while also giving insight to people that do not know what state peoples homes are in ONE YEAR after Hurricane Florence, Pastor Williams continued. Once Hunt is transferred back to the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center for court, he will be served with outstanding warrants for Sell schedule I controlled substances, Deliver schedule I controlled substances, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver schedule I controlled substances, and Manufacture schedule II controlled substances. 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Carroll was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $200,000.00 bond. Vice/Narcotics units arrived within three minutes of the call being taken due to being in the area at the time of dispatch. 12K views, 50 likes, 4 loves, 40 comments, 75 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from WECT News: HAPPENING NOW: The Bladen County Sheriff's Office is expected. The Bladen County Sheriff's Office has announced that nearly two dozen people suspected of drug-related crimes were arrested. WECT News on Twitter: "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." The sheriff's office says that those arrested are suspected of being drug dealers and their associates. 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. Munn was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $75,000.00 bond. WECT (channel 6) is a television station in Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, affiliated with NBC. On Friday, the Bladen County Sheriff's Office Vice/Narcotics Unit arreted Dillon Keith Long, 22, of Bladenboro. Copyright 2023 WECT. 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. They learned about the process of applying for funding from the state and what is in place for funding. The county recognized DSS employees Jose Gotay and Brenda Burney for their actions on Feb. 16, when they noticed smoke coming from McLeod Apartments and assisted employees at Bladen Medical Associates to alert residents and extinguish the grease fire. When you see news happening, report it! "Upon further investigation, it has been determined that Johnson was killed in the 1300 block of King St, Wilmington, NC on Friday, January 13, 2023. During the arrest, Kemp was found to be in possession of amounts of cocaine and was charged by deputies with Possession of Schedule II controlled substances and Maintaining a vehicle/dwelling for the purpose of keeping/selling controlled substances by deputies. Mobile App | Weather App | WWAYTV3 Email Sign Up, We're everywhere you need us to be. Once Kea is to be released, he will be transferred to the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center where he will be served with outstanding warrants for two counts of Sell cocaine, two counts of Deliver cocaine, two counts of Conspire to sell cocaine, two counts of Conspire to deliver cocaine, two counts of Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver cocaine, Sell schedule II controlled substances, Deliver schedule II controlled substances, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver schedule II controlled substances, Conspire to sell schedule II controlled substances, and Conspire to deliver schedule II controlled substances. Two arrested for counterfeit currency use in Bladen County, 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. McDowell was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $20,000.00 bond. Cecelia Mitchell White, 81, of Dublin was arrested on outstanding warrants for Trafficking opium/heroin x3, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver schedule II controlled substances and Maintaining a vehicle/dwelling for the purpose of keeping/selling controlled substances. At one time, WECT had a Fayetteville news bureau.[3]. [10] Due to FCC regulations, WECT disappeared from most cable systems in the Florence/Myrtle Beach market when WMBF signed on. People in this area are happy with the way things are. BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Bladen County Sheriffs Office has announced that nearly two dozen people suspected of drug-related crimes were arrested in Operation Street Sweep. The sheriffs office says that those arrested are suspected of being drug dealers and their associates. The hope for BDRT is there will be more resources, funding, and awareness about the group as well as more opportunities to assist those in need in Bladen County. BLADENBORO Clyde Russ, 32 of Bladenboro, was arrested on Friday following a call by a concerned citizen regarding a suspicious vehicle. At approximately. element: "#evvnt-calendar-widget", Sells was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $100,000.00 bond. 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. Hunt was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $50,000.00 bond. 30-year-old Javonta Purdie was found dead at the scene as deputies were investigating. Additional charges of Possession of schedule III controlled substances and Possession of drug paraphernalia are pending. Talk to WWAY's anchors, reporters and meteorologists. Long was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $150,000 bond. Additional charges of Possession of schedule VI controlled substances and Possession of drug paraphernalia are pending. function evvntDiscoveryInit() { During the arrest, Sells was found to be in possession of amounts of drug paraphernalia and was charged with Possession of drug paraphernalia by deputies. wect.com Man allegedly crashes into three law enforcement vehicles during car chase Christopher Tyree Leach, 30, of Elizabethtown is currently incarcerated in Cumberland County on unrelated charges. News 'It's two to three times the price of a year ago': Baker talks about egg price increase impacts on bakery Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 4:55 PM PST | By Mara McJilton 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. White was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $350,000.00 bond. Four other people were in the vehicle with her, including two children. From the News and Observer: 'The guru of Bladen County' is at the center of NC's election troubles. 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. 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. Williams was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $300,000.00 bond. However, WECT's signal was somewhat weak on the North Carolina side of the market, such as Laurinburg. 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. Vanessa Delara Mayers, 37, of Bladenboro was arrested on outstanding warrants for Trafficking opium/heroin, Sell heroin, Deliver heroin, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver heroin, three counts of Sell schedule II controlled substances, three counts of Deliver schedule II controlled substances, three counts of Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver schedule II controlled substances, and three counts of Maintaining a vehicle/dwelling for the purpose of keeping/selling controlled substances. wect.com Bladen County Sheriff's Deputies discover two bodies following shots fired report The Bladen County Sheriff's Office has announced that two people were found dead on Nov. 15 following a shots fired report. The sheriffs office is investigating the incident as a homicide. North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein has announced he will run for the position of governor in N.C. [6][7] The market was used by the FCC as a pre-transition test market. Guyton was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $75,000.00 bond. The caller would threaten BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WWAY) Two men have been arrested for allegedly using counterfeit money. Source, BLADENBORO The Bladen County Sheriffs Office Vice/Narcotics Unit apprehended Dillion Keith Long, 22 of Bladenboro, on Friday on charges related to a 2022 incident. The traffic stop involved a Black Dodge Avenger with four occupants. 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. (910) 763-0979 | newsroom@wwaytv3.com1224 Magnolia Village Way, Leland, NC 28451. The intersection was closed for about an hour. As well as, what role that the long term recovery group can play within disaster recovery. The Bladen County Sheriffs Office has announced that nearly two dozen people suspected of drug-related crimes were arrested in Operation Street Sweep. The sheriffs office says that those arrested are suspected of being drug dealers and their associates. "This morning, Chatham County Police Department officers responded after human remains were found in the rocky area on the edge of the . BURGAW An Alamance County man is accused of using an axe during a Pender County home break-in early Tuesday morning. Both stations share studios on Shipyard Boulevard in Wilmington, while WECT's transmitter is located near Winnabow, North Carolina. It would be cancelled by the end of 2013 in preparation to expand the weeknight edition of the 10 o'clock show to an hour (which occurred on January 15, 2014). Local News Publishers No sources with tracked biases. [4] Due to its longstanding popularity, WECT is still carried on cable systems in the eastern portion of the Triangle market, including Fayetteville and Southern Pines. Oates, who has been with the district since 2015, is leaving to become the deputy state superintendent of public instruction. The group discussed processes the long term recovery group has to offer, which includes case management, hazard mitigation, distribution, etc. The Wilmington Police Department has announced that the east and westbound lanes have been reopened at the 3000 block of Market St. following a traffic incident. We live, work and play right here in the Cape Fear. BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A call came in on Sunday just after 2:30 a.m. about a noise disturbance from an open field on an abandoned property at the intersection of Center Road and Twisted Hickory Road. On December 1, 2008, WECT returned to the Time Warner Cable lineup in Lumberton, but was placed in the digital tier. 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. detail_page_enabled: true, The Apostle Paul tells Timothy to hold fast to the sound doctrine of the faith. 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. }, The office states that deputies found two deceased men at the scene when they arrived. Wect is where breaking news and severe weather comes first for new hanover, brunswick, pender, bladen and columubs counties. At one point, this station was carried on cable systems in the Triangle region of North Carolina (Raleigh, Durham, Fayetteville, and Chapel Hill) for a time when NBC did not have a full-time affiliate in that market. The charges stemmed from an incident involving the possession of counterfeit dollar bills and the use of counterfeit money in exchange for goods. BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WWAY) A Tuesday operation by the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Vice/Narcotics Unit served outstanding arrest warrants on over three dozen known drug dealers and their associates in around Bladen County. }); Something Ive noticed about Bladen County during my time here is that any proposed change to the status quo is very carefully considered. Read More Stolen firearm found by Bladen County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit 1 min read Crime Local News Stolen firearm found by Bladen County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit Jasper McKenzie Munn, 22, of Elizabethtown was arrested on outstanding warrants for Sell cocaine, Deliver cocaine, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver cocaine, Manufacture cocaine, Conspire to sell cocaine, Conspire to deliver cocaine, Maintaining a vehicle/dwelling for the purpose of keeping/selling controlled substances, and Driving while license revoked. Calvary Center for Leadership Development has announced a free weekly diabetes education class which will begin on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 6 p.m. Eight-piece soul band St. Paul & The Broken Bones will play at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater on May 25 as part of the REV Rocks Concert Series. Perkins was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $53,500.00 bond. widget: true, text: "Promote your event", Tune into WECT News at Midday for the latest details. The Bladen County Sheriffs Office Vice/Narcotics Unit arrested Tredell Phillip Blackshear, 29, and Andrew DaShawn Smith, 22, on January 12th. In 1969, WECT moved to a 2,000-foot (610m) tall tower near White Lakeamong the tallest east of the Mississippi. 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