The Bladen County Sheriff's Office caught a felon who was on the run for charges from a shooting incident in 2022. 28K views, 85 likes, 19 loves, 528 comments, 90 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from WECT News: LIVE COVERAGE: We continue to follow breaking news out of Bladen County regarding a 20-year-old man who. "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. Coats was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $25,000.00 bond. On Friday, the Bladen County Sheriff's Office Vice/Narcotics Unit arreted Dillon Keith Long, 22, of Bladenboro. [11], On June 25, 2018, Atlanta-based Gray Television announced it had reached an agreement to merge with Raycom, with Gray as the surviving company. It was carried on cable as far south as Georgetown, South Carolina. The Bladen County Sheriffs Office provided the lists below. 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. 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. Our new Privacy Policy will go into effect on January 1st, 2023. 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At the time, the FCC normally did not allow one company to own two stations with overlapping signals, and would not even consider a waiver for a city-grade overlap. [6][7] The market was used by the FCC as a pre-transition test market. Joseph Keith Todd, 57, of Bladenboro is currently wanted on outstanding warrants for two counts of Sell schedule II controlled substances, two counts of Deliver schedule II controlled substances, two counts of Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver schedule II controlled substances, two counts of Manufacture schedule II controlled substances, and two counts of Conspire to sell schedule II controlled substances. 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. On Friday, the Bladen County Sheriff's received a call regarding a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of Dance Infinity, located in the 7000 block of NC 242 South near Bladenboro. The caller would threaten BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WWAY) Two men have been arrested for allegedly using counterfeit money. 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. At around 5 a.m., the BCSO received a 911 call reporting shots fired at Tatum and Monroe Lane in the White Oak area. 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 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. 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Copyright 2023 WECT. During the arrest, Hunt was found to be in possession of amounts of Schedule III 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 A family in Wilmington is safe after a fire forced them from their home Monday night on Wooster Street, near the intersection with S 15th St. Wilmington police investigating human remains found in Savannah River, Wilmington police: Man charged with murder in connection to missing person case, Southport appoints city manager and assistant city manager, Polar Plunge and Run planned to support Special Olympics New Hanover County, Leland Fire/Rescue responds to early morning tractor trailer fire, Nearly two dozen arrested, charged with drug crimes after Bladen County operation, N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein announces candidacy for governor, New Hanover County Board of Education announces special Calendar Committee meeting, Jones County man mourns loss of 17 pets in devastating house fire, North Carolina Zoo mourns loss of Natalie the rhino, St. Paul & The Broken Bones to perform at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, Portion of Searay Lane in Carolina Beach to close for water, sewer line installation, Incubus, Coheed and Cambria to perform in Wilmington on May 23, Lanes reopen on Market St. near N 30th St. following traffic incident. It lost DuMont when that network went silent in 1956. During his almost 20-year boxing career, he participated in 62 fights and had 44 wins (32 of which were by knockout), 17 losses, and a single draw. [1] The station was owned by Atlantic Telecasting Corporation[2] alongside Wilmington's oldest radio station, WMFD. Carroll was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $200,000.00 bond. 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. James Hall now lives in a camper on his property along Plantation Road, with three pups and a cat who survived Wednesdays fire. The office states that deputies found two deceased men at the scene when they arrived. The special will air on WECT News at 6pm TONIGHT and will also be featured on their website if you miss the 6pm special, according to Pastor Williams announcement. 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)). On August 31, 2008, WECT became Wilmington's first television outlet to upgrade local news production to high definition level and the broadcasts on WSFX were included in the change. The Bladen County Sheriff's Office has announced that nearly two dozen people suspected of drug-related crimes were arrested. UPDATE TO BLADEN COUNTY CRASH: Authorities say a 17-year-old female was driving without a driver's license. Christopher Tyree Leach, 30, of Elizabethtown is currently incarcerated in Cumberland County on unrelated charges. widget: true, Additional charges of Possession of schedule III controlled substances and Possession of drug paraphernalia are pending. Lawson was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $50,000.00 bond. 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. 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. The Golden LEAF Colleges and Universities Scholarship application window is now open for the 2023-2024 academic year. However, Raycom was forced to sell WITN to Gray in 1997 because WITN's signal has city-grade quality in the northern portion of the Wilmington market. 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. Escape (now Ion Mystery) was added to a new subchannel. Prague (/ p r / PRAHG; Czech: Praha (); German: Prag, pronounced (); Latin: Praga) is the capital and largest city in the Czech Republic, and the historical capital of Bohemia.On the Vltava river, Prague is home to about 1.3 million people. Ballard was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $5,000.00 bond. 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. All newscasts on WSFX air from WECT's primary set but with modified duratrans indicating the Fox-branded shows. Atlantic Telecasting sold the station to the News-Press & Gazette Company in 1986. 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. WECT (channel 6) is a television station in Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, affiliated with NBC.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.Both stations share studios on Shipyard Boulevard in Wilmington, while WECT's transmitter is located near Winnabow . In 2019, former Clerk of Superior Court Niki Dennis warned the public about scammers threatening phone calls. Records show he was held under a $15,000 secured bond. The East Bladen Beta Club has dedicated its January project to collecting donations for the Bladen County Animal Shelter. It only aired on weeknights and attempted to compete against the national evening newscasts seen on the big three networks. Irene Clodfelter pleaded guilty to two counts of obstruction of justice on Tuesday. All rights reserved. McDowell was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $20,000.00 bond. In 1969, WECT moved to a 2,000-foot (610m) tall tower near White Lakeamong the tallest east of the Mississippi. Sells was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $100,000.00 bond. The WMFD-TV call letters are now used by an independent television station in Mansfield, Ohio. A teacher at Leland Middle School is hoping to start a hot chocolate station as a reward for students who get good grades and have good behavior. When you see news happening, report it! WECT: Ambulance rolls over in Bladenboro wreck Local News News WECT: Ambulance rolls over in Bladenboro wreck 12/26/2021 1 min read Spread the love BLADENBORO - An ambulance and a UPS truck collided at an intersection in Bladenboro Friday just before 10 a.m. causing the ambulance to roll over. WECT (channel 6) is a television station in Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, affiliated with NBC. Nearly two dozen arrested, charged with drug crimes after Bladen County operation, The Bladen County Sheriffs Office has announced that nearly two dozen people suspected of drug-related crimes were arrested in Operation Street Sweep.. James Bonecrusher Smith, The deadline is approaching for the March Operation Round Up grant funding cycle. 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. The southern and western portions of the FlorenceMyrtle Beach market were served by another Raycom station, WIS in Columbia. The group discussed processes the long term recovery group has to offer, which includes case management, hazard mitigation, distribution, etc. From the News and Observer: 'The guru of Bladen County' is at the center of NC's election troubles. submission: { (910) 763-0979 | [email protected]1224 Magnolia Village Way, Leland . Wect is where breaking news and severe weather comes first for new hanover, brunswick, pender, bladen and columubs counties. In 2012, Raycom gave the station's defunct analog transmitter site to the Green Beret Foundation. WECT News @wectnews Official UPDATE: Law enforcement has identified the two men that were found dead this morning. 30-year-old Javonta Purdie was found dead at the scene as deputies were investigating. Recipients are selected based upon multiple factors including an intent to return to a rural North Carolina county after graduation. Click below to read more. 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. Xavier Trequan Wooten, 23, of Council was arrested on outstanding warrants for Conspire to sell cocaine and conspire to deliver cocaine. From April 15, 2005 until the end of December 2008, WECT-DT2 carried the defunct NBC Weather Plus. The operation, which began on Tuesday, Jan. 17, was an effort from the BCSO Vice/Narcotics Unit along with state and federal partners. function evvntDiscoveryInit() { During the arrest, Mayers was found to be in possession of amounts of marijuana. We're your neighbors. On Friday, the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Vice/Narcotics Unit arrested Dillon Keith Long, 22, of Bladenboro. According to a spokesperson with the Bladen County Sheriffs Office, there was an altercation that led to this shooting. Rabon was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $75,000.00 bond. [10] Due to FCC regulations, WECT disappeared from most cable systems in the Florence/Myrtle Beach market when WMBF signed on. 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. From the 1970s to the 1980s, WECT was picked up by numerous cable systems from Fayetteville eastward. We are well into the first month of 2023. 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. Two Fayetteville men were arrested Thursday for using counterfeit currency, according to the Bladen County Sheriff's Office. Then, a week from this Thursday, its back to the regular season. WWAY News BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WWAY) The Bladen County Sheriff's Office has arrested and charged a man in connection with a shooting and kidnapping late Thursday night. 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. Kemp was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $150,000.00 bond. Stay with WECT on air and online for future updates. 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On May 8, 2008, the FCC announced that five stations in Wilmington (including WECT) had agreed to voluntarily cease analog broadcasting on September 8 [5] five months ahead of the February 17, 2009 tentative date for television stations to complete the analog-to-digital transition. Those arrested include: Those in state or local confinement facilities who have detainers/holds are as follows: The following individuals are currently wanted: Copyright 2023 WECT. Bojangles has announced that their sweet tea will be available as an alcoholic beverage in the near future. 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. Criminals were calling citizens claiming to be from the United States Marshals Office. If you have any information about this incident, you are asked to contact the Bladen County Sheriffs Office at 910-862-6960. Both were held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center. Ellis was folded into Raycom Media in 1997. All rights reserved. [12] Plans called for the scrap metal and the 77-acre (31ha) site to be sold to benefit the foundation. Two dead, one in serious condition after shooting on abandoned property 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. Well into the 1990s, it identified as "Wilmington/Myrtle Beach" to acknowledge its viewership on the Grand Strand. }, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein has announced he will run for the position of governor in N.C. 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. 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. virtual: false, 6 officers placed on leave after person in custody dies outside sweepstakes parlor; police chief says Taser was used. (910) 763-0979 | newsroom@wwaytv3.com1224 Magnolia Village Way, Leland, NC 28451. 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. A Bladen County resident confirmed scammers do not take holidays, and they repeat old tricks. Workshops are at no cost to the participant and will be held at the Powell-Melvin ELIZABETHTOWN Allison Hickman and Hadley Dove tossed in 6 points each as Bladenboro defeated Tar Heel 21-4 in the opening round of the Bladen County Girls Basketball Tournament Tuesday at Samuel C. Boger Gymnasium. 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. Copyright 2023 WECT. Additional charges of Possession of schedule VI controlled substances and Possession of drug paraphernalia are pending. Norman Rodelphia Kea, 48, of Clarkton is currently in prison on unrelated charges. TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) A 77-year-old man died Thursday morning after a crash with two other vehicles in Lincoln County. 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. 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. 26-year . BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Elwell Ferry, one of only three NCDOT-operated inland cable ferries, resumed operations on Dec. 14 after repairs to the hydraulic line that runs the propellers . wect.com Man allegedly crashes into three law enforcement vehicles during car chase text: "Promote your event", She was transported to Bladen County Hospital in serious condition. }. At its launch, channel 6 was affiliated with all four networks of the dayNBC, CBS, DuMont and ABC. Dennis Allen Sells, 44, 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. Adelfino Alaniz, 77, was pronounced dead at the . Clemmons was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $10,000.00 bond. According to the Pender County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a home on It primarily carried CBS soap operas and CBS' Sunday afternoon NFL coverage. Talk to WWAY's anchors, reporters and meteorologists. In an update, the BCSO identified the two deceased men as White Oak residents Willford Robinson Jr, 46, and Josey Rodriguez, 41. The deputy who made the stop stated that Flowers was seen "reaching down below the front passenger side as if he was tucking somethi. 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. It aired an analog signal on VHF channel 6 from a 941-foot transmitter near Delco. This is a developing story. December 12, 2022. (both of which formerly aired on WWAY until 1992), The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and Live with Kelly and Ryan. Rice was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $175,000.00 bond. 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. On December 1, 2008, WECT returned to the Time Warner Cable lineup in Lumberton, but was placed in the digital tier. WECT's coverage has been reduced as a result of the digital transition which left the station on UHF. Live with Kelly and Ryan be from the wect news bladen county to the Time Warner cable lineup in,! 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