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New Jersey council member, who previously admitted to several murders, arrested for extortion
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (337+ words) (CBS) " A New Jersey council member, who previously admitted to several murders as a mob enforcer, was arrested for extortion amid other charges on Friday. John Alite, 63, a councilman in Englishtown, NJ, was'charged'Friday with multiple counts of extortion, corporate misconduct…...
At least 12 shot after SUV pulls up and opens fire on a crowd, Chicago police say
3+ hour, 3+ min ago (229+ words) CHICAGO (ABC) " At least 12 people in a crowd on a Chicago street suffered gunshot wounds after an SUV pulled up and two people inside started shooting, police said. The SUV drove away from the South Side neighborhood, leaving two people,…...
Princess Street closures planned for tree maintenance in downtown Wilmington
3+ hour, 16+ min ago (180+ words) WILMINGTON, N. C. " Drivers traveling through downtown Wilmington should expect temporary road and sidewalk closures next week as city crews perform tree maintenance near the courthouse and Innes Park. The City of Wilmington announced that the 300 block of Princess Street will be…...
Boating safety expert shares tips ahead of busy summer weekend on the water
16+ hour, 30+ min ago (322+ words) WILMINGTON, N. C. (WWAY) " With warm weather and Father's Day weekend bringing more boaters onto area waterways, boating safety advocates are encouraging captains and passengers alike to take extra precautions before heading out. Chris Juall, safety instructor with The Qualified Captain, sat…...
Storm hazards hit Navassa; vehicle trapped by power lines, tree falls on home
20+ hour, 48+ min ago (215+ words) NAVASSA, NC (WWAY) " Emergency crews responded to two weather-related incidents Friday morning, including a vehicle trapped in downed power lines and a large tree that fell onto a home, according to the Navassa Volunteer Fire Department. The first call was…...
Charges dropped against man accused in Wilmington assault of Michigan woman
19+ hour, 55+ min ago (482+ words) WILMINGTON, N. C. (WWAY-TV) " Charges have been dropped against a Cumberland County man who was accused of assaulting and strangling a Michigan woman visiting Wilmington, according to the New Hanover County District Attorney's Office. The office confirmed Friday that charges against 27-year-old…...
James Burrows, co-creator of "Cheers" and prolific director, dies at 85
21+ hour, 7+ min ago (386+ words) (CBS NEWS) " James Burrows, the co-creator of "Cheers" and prolific television director who worked on hits including "Will & Grace," "Frasier" and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," has died. He was 85 years old. Attorney Tom Hoberman confirmed Burrows" death, "with great…...
Pender commissioner seeks reconsideration of school funding after budget approval
20+ hour, 1+ min ago (273+ words) PENDER COUNTY, N. C. (WWAY-TV) " Just days after the Pender County Board of Commissioners approved its budget for the upcoming fiscal year, one commissioner is seeking a renewed discussion about funding for Pender County Schools. Commissioners approved the budget in a 4-1 vote…...
County Shred-A-Thon helps residents protect personal information
20+ hour, 38+ min ago (189+ words) CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) " A monthlong document shredding event aimed at preventing identity theft and Medicare fraud wrapped up Friday after serving hundreds of local residents. The county's "Shred-A-Thon" was funded through the North Carolina Department of Insurance and the…...
Wilmington community celebrates Juneteenth with annual breakfast
20+ hour, 28+ min ago (359+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) " Community members gathered Friday morning at the Martin Luther King Center to celebrate Juneteenth Freedom Day during the Juneteenth Committee of Wilmington's annual breakfast. Juneteenth, a federal holiday, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States…...