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Frances Weller

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Sep 22, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 22, 2026 · Frances Weller

    ‘Mom, wake up, the house is on fire’: WECT anchor Bill Murray, mother recall the devastation as they rebuild (opens the original)

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    WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - It was just before demolition crews arrived to tear down the charred remains of her townhome that Martha Jo Murray stood looking over the rubble of the home she once shared with her son, WECT morning anchor Bill Murray. “Oh my gosh,” she said. “This is really dangerous.” In the early morning hours of June 29, a lightning-sparked inferno tore through their home, destroying nearly everything they owned in minutes. But in the midst of total loss, one small decision made ho

  2. Article · Sep 10, 2026 · Frances Weller

    NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson announces historic settlement with Chemours (opens the original)

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    WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - North Carolina’s Attorney General says the state has reached an historic settlement with Chemours. Jeff Jackson says the company responsible for dumping toxic chemicals into the Cape Fear River for years will pay North Carolina nearly $600 million. “It’s coming in right at $590 million and it’s designed to hold them accountable and to help clean up people’s drinking water. That’s the most important thing we can do,” Jackson said. Jackson will make a formal announcement

  3. Article · Sep 10, 2026 · Frances Weller

    NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson announces historic settlement with Chemours (opens the original)

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    WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - North Carolina’s Attorney General says the state has reached an historic settlement with Chemours. Jeff Jackson says the company responsible for dumping toxic chemicals into the Cape Fear River for years will pay North Carolina nearly $600 million. “It’s coming in right at $590 million and it’s designed to hold them accountable and to help clean up people’s drinking water. That’s the most important thing we can do,” Jackson said. Jackson will make a formal announcement

  4. Article · Sep 8, 2026 · Frances Weller

    Man injured in shooting at Bojangles in Leland (opens the original)

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    LELAND, N.C. (WECT) - Police are investigating a shooting at a Bojangles restaurant in Leland, according to a post on the Leland Police Department’s Facebook page. According to the department, officers responded to the fast food restaurant on Village Road around 7:30 Monday evening. A man sustained non-life threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital, the department said. Leland police say those involved in the shooting have been detained and that there is no ongoing threat to the public.

  5. Article · Aug 5, 2026 · Frances Weller

    New Caribbean-style restaurant opening in former Waterman’s Brewing near Wrightsville Beach (opens the original)

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    WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A new flavor of restaurant is coming to an area near Wrightsville Beach. And the owners and the building will be quite familiar. Former UNCW and N.C. State men’s basketball coach Kevin Keatts and his business partner, Clayton Gsell, have purchased the old Waterman’s Brewing restaurant on Pavilion Place. It will be called Cabana Bar and Grill. “Cabana Bar & Grill brings the vibrant flavors and easygoing spirit of the islands to Wilmington,” said Clayton Gsell. “With bold

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