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Several charges dismissed against man accused of drugging ice cream
3+ hour, 26+ min ago (139+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) " Several charges have been dismissed against a man accused of drugging ice cream. Last summer, Wilmington Police said James Yokeley's teenage step-granddaughter and her friend noticed a blue pill in their ice cream after visiting Dairy Queen....
Novant Health urges caution as ER visits rise during NYE
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (187+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) " If you plan to go out celebrating Wednesday night " be careful. Emergency departments often see a surge in preventable injury visits as a result of New Year's Eve Celebrations. According to Novant Health, celebrations involving fireworks, alcohol…...
Giving Tuesday: Red Cross highlights need after aiding 286 Cape Fear disasters
4+ week, 2+ day ago (125+ words) The day after'cyber-Monday'is known as'Giving'Tuesday, an opportunity to'assist'and support others'in need.' CAPE FEAR, NC (WWAY) " The day after cyber-Monday is known as Giving Tuesday, an opportunity to assist and support others in need. The Red Cross helped victims recover from…...
Beware of cyber scams during Black Friday
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (114+ words) If you're planning to stay home and shop on Black Friday from the comfort of your couch... It's important to be vigilant against scams. CAPE FEAR (WWAY) " If you're planning to stay home and shop on Black Friday from the…...
SC AG Wilson asks solicitor for additional review of Spivey shooting case investigation
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (145+ words) COLUMBIA, SC (WPDE) " South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson requested Seventh Judicial Circuit Solicitor Barry J. Barnette to review the investigation of a deadly 2023 shooting in Horry County involving North Myrtle Beach businessman Weldon Boyd in a letter Oct. 3. Wilson sent…...
What to know about a vulnerability being exploited on Microsoft SharePoint servers
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (309+ words) The company'issued an alert'to customers Saturday saying it was aware of the zero-day exploit being used to conduct attacks and that it was working to patch the issue. Microsoft updated its guidance Sunday with instructions to fix the problem for…...
Once known as 'Dirty Myrtle,' Myrtle Beach is now the fastest-growing US metro for seniors
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (515+ words) The number of residents age 65 years and older in the Myrtle Beach metropolitan area grew by 6.3% last year, making it the fastest-growing metro area for senior citizens in the U.S., according to population estimates the U.S. Census Bureau released last week. During…...
Giving with a twist: The United Way holds its semi-annual Spring Trike Race
8+ mon, 6+ day ago (215+ words) The semi-annual fundraising event was held Thursday afternoon at the Eagle's Dare on N. Third St. in Wilmington. Different teams lined up in the parking lot and did a relay race on tricycles. NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY)Dozens of people had…...
Fake job seekers are flooding the market, thanks to AI
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (624+ words) Scammers are using'artificial intelligence'to alter their appearance and build fake profiles to apply for remote job postings, research shows. Scammers are using'artificial intelligence'to alter their appearance and build fake profiles to apply for remote job postings, research shows. Already, scammers…...
Flu-related deaths in NC top more than 500 for the season, highest since 2009, NCDHHS
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (84+ words) The 2024-2025 flu season has been very active and deadly in North Carolina. RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) " The 2024-2025 flu season has been very active and deadly in North Carolina. Wednesday, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) said their latest…...