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N. C. Department of State Treasurer expands use of Artificial Intelligence across operations
1+ hour, 6+ min ago (284+ words) RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) " The North Carolina Department of State Treasurer has announced a broad rollout of artificial intelligence tools across its operations, following a year-long pilot program that officials say improved productivity and efficiency. The department first launched a state…...
City of Wilmington protecting systems following two cyberattacks in Cape Fear region
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (284+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) " After recent reports of cyber attacks affecting other municipalities in the Cape Fear region, the city of Wilmington has announced it is taking proactive steps to keep one of its public-facing systems safe. On Wednesday, the city's…...
City of Wilmington media mailbox offline amid rising local cyberattacks
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (216+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) " The City of Wilmington says it is taking its media mailbox offline while conducting a proactive security review in response to a wave of cyberattacks on local governments in the Cape Fear region. The temporary shutdown of…...
Carolina Beach manager gives update on cybersecurity issue that cost town money
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (328+ words) CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) " During Tuesday night's Carolina Beach Town Council meeting, several cybersecurity issues that cost the town money were discussed. "Some good news and some other news." Town Manager Bruce Oakley said the town has received recommendations from…...
Executive pleads guilty to multi-million-dollar bid-rigging conspiracy
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (181+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) " On Thursday, the president of a metal fabrication and manufacturing company pleaded guilty to a conspiracy to rig bids for maintenance, repair, and operations contracts. This affected the United States military installations and earned his company more…...
Carolina Beach warns of phishing emails posing as town staff
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (121+ words) WWAYTV3 Carolina Beach warns of phishing emails posing as town staff CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) " The Town of Carolina Beach is warning residents about fraudulent "phishing" emails that appear to be coming from the town or its employees. Town officials said…...
Police investigate hit-and-run involving stopped school bus in Wallace
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (119+ words) The Wallace Police Department is investigating an alleged hit-and-run that involved a stopped school bus. WALLACE, NC (WWAY) " The Wallace Police Department is investigating an alleged hit-and-run that involved a stopped school bus. They say the incident happened on U. S. Highway…...
Several charges dismissed against man accused of drugging ice cream
3+ mon, 1+ week 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
3+ mon, 1+ week 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+ mon, 1+ week 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…...