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About 40 passengers previously left ship hit by hantavirus outbreak at island of St. Helena
7+ hour, 6+ min ago (521+ words) The news raised concerns that the virus could spread as travelers returned home, although experts say the risk to the wider public is considered low. The Dutch-based company had previously said the body of the Dutch man who died on…...
Suspected hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship kills 3 passengers
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (60+ words) WECT Suspected hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship kills 3 passengers Pender County votes to use 2026 property values, reverses earlier decision Brunswick Community College announces date for 2026 Commencement Ceremonies Secret Service officer put on leave over accusations of indecent exposure Strange incidents…...
A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean kills 3 people
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (572+ words) The Dutch company that operates the cruise said the ship was now sitting off the coast of'Cape Verde, an island nation off Africa's west coast, and local authorities were assisting but had not allowed anyone to disembark. It said the…...
Overnight water outage scheduled in Shallotte
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (64+ words) WECT Overnight water outage scheduled in Shallotte Surf City roundabout temporary traffic changes to start next month Brunswick Co. man used dating app to meet teen before kidnapping, authorities allege School board rejects schedule change ahead of statewide teacher walkout…...
Influencer found dead during birthday trip to Africa with her fianc
3+ week, 1+ day ago (90+ words) WECT Influencer found dead during birthday trip to Africa with her fianc Early morning Space X launch illuminates sky over Southeastern NC Tabor City police still searching for dangerous suspect wanted in NC, SC South Carolina wildfire causing smoky conditions…...
Run Sunset Beach kicks off Saturday with 2, 500 participants
3+ week, 5+ day ago (230+ words) WECT SUNSET BEACH, N. C. (WECT) - Run Sunset Beach returns Saturday morning, with about 2, 500 runners expected to take part in three races. Organizers say the half-marathon begins at Town Park at 6: 45 a. m. on April 11, followed by the 5 K and 10 K at 7 a. m. Race routes…...
Miner rescued after nearly 14 days in flooded Sinaloa mine
4+ week, 1+ hour ago (82+ words) WECT Miner rescued after nearly 14 days in flooded Sinaloa mine An Army veteran is charged with sharing classified details of an elite commando unit Bladen County wildfire continues to burn, prompts multi-agency response INTERVIEW: Carolina Beach Inlet Association Chowder Cook…...
Cape Fear Foodie: Cape Fear Wine and Food Experience Returns
4+ week, 1+ day ago (44+ words) wect. com Cape Fear Foodie: Cape Fear Wine and Food Experience Returns Cape Fear Cooking: What's So Special About Peruvian Chicken? Cape Fear Cooking: Paloma's restaurant empanadas and flautas are built for game day...
Badwater Cape Fear ultramarathon set to return to Bald Head Island
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (100+ words) WECT Badwater Cape Fear ultramarathon set to return to Bald Head Island "Very rare" severe weather threat prompts statewide warning in North Carolina NC "Booze It & Lose It" patrols to increase ahead of St. Patrick"s Day Free prom attire…...
Trump administration limits number of refugees to 7, 500 and they're mostly white South Africans
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (161+ words) WASHINGTON (AP) " The Trump administration is restricting the number of refugees it admits into the country to 7, 500 and they will mostly be white South Africans, a dramatic drop after the U. S. The administration published the news Thursday in a notice on…...