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UNC women’s soccer coach Anson Dorrance retires after 47 seasons

USWNT faces Brazil for Olympic gold The most important information before the gold medal game of the US national team against Brazil. Anson Dorrance, coach of the North Carolina women’s soccer team who led the Tar Heels to 22 national…

Local politicians propose a 1% increase in VAT

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – Politicians in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County and other local areas are proposing a tax increase on all purchases to help fund major road and transportation projects. The draft plan would increase the sales tax in Mecklenburg County…

Obituary for Marcia Anne (Pratt) Sullivan

Marcia Anne Sullivan, 94, died August 3, 2024 at her home in Fayetteville, NC.Marcia was a long-time member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and a member of the sodality there for many years. She was a soldier’s wife, mother, grandmother,…

Santa Rosa Schools has a new catering provider, Chartwells, for lunch

Here is the news from Friday, August 9 Escambia’s Bergosh text message lawsuit dismissed, county ordered to pay PNJ’s legal fees, and new food vendor serves Santa Rosa County students Chicken Marsala, roasted Florida vegetables and even homemade pizza are…

Flooded streets in Wilmington, Brunswick and New Hanover due to Tropical Storm Debby

As Tropical Storm Debby’s stronger rain bands reached the Wilmington area Wednesday evening, reports of street flooding increased. “Significant flooding is expected,” the National Weather Service in Wilmington said in a press conference on Wednesday. “More heavy rain is expected,…

Firefighter from Gaston unemployed after collision with a car

A Belmont firefighter is urging Gaston County residents to slow down after he was hit by a car while responding to emergency calls about a fallen tree late last night. Ben Crawford, a firefighter for over 15 years, said the…

Rescue workers rescue person after rollover accident near Elizabethtown

BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Multiple fire departments responded to a rollover accident near 400 Sweet Home Church Road around 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 7. According to the Elizabethtown Fire Department, initial reports said three people, including a toddler,…

Fayetteville-based food truck Vicious Pig is popular for its barbecue ribs

Former Fayetteville firefighter Bobby Brinson can handle the heat. The grill master has competed in over 150 barbecue competitions, has plenty of trophies in his workshop, and owns and operates Vicious Pig, one of Cumberland County’s busiest food trucks. Customers…