At one time, WECT had a Fayetteville news bureau.[3]. Law enforcement say they both had gunshot wounds. WECT News @wectnews Official UPDATE: Law enforcement has identified the two men that were found dead this morning. wect.com Man allegedly crashes into three law enforcement vehicles during car chase For its first half-century on the air, the station served as the default NBC affiliate for the northern and eastern portions of the FlorenceMyrtle Beach, South Carolina market, including Myrtle Beach itself. Atlantic Telecasting sold off the radio station in 1958 and changed the television station's calls changed to the current WECT. Paul warns of the threat of false preaching, which will come from outside the church. 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. Angela Michelle Coats, 46, of Hope Mills was arrested on outstanding warrants for Possession of schedule II controlled substances and Possession of drug paraphernalia. There were approximately 150-200 people gathered in the field at the abandoned property, but they left when law enforcement arrived. WITN-TV and WECT had briefly been sister stations when Raycom was formed in 1997. Its unclear what incident led to these charges. On September 22, 2003 through a news share agreement, WECT began producing a nightly half-hour prime time newscast on WSFX (Fox 26 News at 10 (now Fox Wilmington News at 10)). WECT Man wanted for assault with a deadly weapon arrested in Bladen County 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. It is also available on cable in Jacksonville, which is part of the GreenvilleWashingtonNew Bern market. In 1969, WECT moved to a 2,000-foot (610m) tall tower near White Lakeamong the tallest east of the Mississippi. TAR HEEL, N.C. (WECT) - The driver of a pickup truck has died after a head-on collision with an 18-wheeler in Tar Heel at around 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30. virtual: false, 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 http://bit.ly/ScYFTw wect.com Authorities on scene of double-fatal car crash The city has a temperate oceanic climate, with relatively warm summers and chilly winters.. Prague is a political, cultural, and economic hub of . BLADENBORO Clyde Russ, 32 of Bladenboro, was arrested on Friday following a call by a concerned citizen regarding a suspicious vehicle. Stay with WECT on air and online for future updates. On December 1, 2008, WECT returned to the Time Warner Cable lineup in Lumberton, but was placed in the digital tier. Willie Jean Teal, 68, of 1795 River Road, has brown. They learned about the process of applying for funding from the state and what is in place for funding. Talk to WWAY's anchors, reporters and meteorologists. 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. During the arrest, Newkirk was found to be in possession of amounts of Suboxone and was charged with Possession of schedule III controlled substances by deputies. 23 individuals were arrested, three individuals who are currently in state or local confinement From beekeeping, backyard chickens, healthy eating, and garden basics, NC Cooperative Extension Bladen County Center has a variety of workshop opportunities coming up in 2023 as a part of the Better Bladen Series. Columbus County Sheriff Bill Rogers is less than two weeks into his four-year appointment and faces challenges in running an office that became the subject of state and federal investigations into former Sheriff Jody Greene. 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. Clemmons was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $10,000.00 bond. 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Chris Clyde Russ, 32, of Bladenboro, was charged with possession of crystal meth and drug paraphernalia, a probation violation and other charges, according to the Bladen County sheriffs Office. 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. Bojangles has announced that their sweet tea will be available as an alcoholic beverage in the near future. We're your neighbors. However, FCC duopoly rules forced Raycom to spin off WWAY to Morris Multimedia as a condition of the RaycomLiberty merger. The Golden LEAF Colleges and Universities Scholarship application window is now open for the 2023-2024 academic year. The Mt. From the 1970s to the 1980s, WECT was picked up by numerous cable systems from Fayetteville eastward. For longtime viewers, this was controversial as this station had been on cable systems in Laurinburg and Lumberton for decades. James Bonecrusher held the World Boxing Association heavyweight title from 1986 to 1987. Lets see how Bladen County varsity teams rank in the Ratings Percentage Index (RPI). Ballard was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $5,000.00 bond. Perkins was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $53,500.00 bond. (910) 763-0979 | newsroom@wwaytv3.com1224 Magnolia Village Way, Leland, NC 28451. Around 8:30 a.m., a tractor-trailer and two trucks were involved in a collision on I-44, four miles south of Luther. Guyton was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $75,000.00 bond. Ralph Michael Sells Jr, 45, of Elizabethtown was arrested on outstanding warrants for Sell schedule III controlled substances, Deliver schedule III controlled substances, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver schedule III controlled substances, and Maintaining a vehicle/dwelling for the purpose of keeping/selling controlled substances. Bladen County Citizen Complaints Lead to Drug Arrest 01/16/2020 On January 14th, 2020, members of the Bladen County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division. Coty Lane Hunt, 34, of Bladenboro was arrested on outstanding warrants for probation violation. 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. Desmond Ashley Perkins, 34, of Clarkton was arrested on outstanding warrants for Sell cocaine, Deliver cocaine, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver cocaine, Manufacture cocaine, and Driving while license revoked. Authorities have charged Long with possession of firearm by felon, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and shooting into an occupied dwelling. A Bladen County resident confirmed scammers do not take holidays, and they repeat old tricks. 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. At around 5 a.m., the BCSO received a 911 call reporting shots fired at Tatum and Monroe Lane in the White Oak area. Donny Demonte Kemp, 43, of Elizabethtown was arrested on outstanding warrants for two counts of Sell cocaine, two counts of Deliver cocaine, two counts of Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver cocaine, two counts of Possession of cocaine, and two counts of Maintaining a vehicle/dwelling for the purpose of keeping/selling controlled substances. 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. All rights reserved. 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. A call about a suspicious vehicle in a dance school parking lot led to the arrest of a wanted felon Friday. Sands was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $130,000.00 bond. 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. 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. BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Bladen County Sheriff's Office says that two people were found dead on Nov. 15 following a shots fired report. 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 Although WWAY eventually reintroduced a local newscast airing Sunday nights at 11, WECT and WSFX remain the only channels in the market to air newscasts throughout the weekend. Upon arrival, deputies found a female, 24-year-old Chasity Baxley, with a gunshot wound. 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. However, it has always been a primary NBC affiliate. 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. Operation Round Up collects donations from partic. Newkirk was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $55,000.00 bond. The office states that deputies found two deceased men at the scene when they arrived. 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 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. We'd love to hear from you. Bladen County animal lovers are encouraged to drop donations off at the front office of the school. 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