So, as news director, I get a lot of email. Talk to WWAY's anchors, reporters and meteorologists. Bevin Prince's roles have ranged from 'Bevin Mirskey' on the TV show 'One Tree Hill', to entrepreneur with 'Recess by Bevin Prince', her high-intensity cycling center in Wilmington. According to a Facebook post from the WPD, 52-year-old Rhonda Jean Clemmons was last seen on April 2. Suite 202 She is currently working on her master's degree from Syracuse University. The early voting period begins at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 20, and ends at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 5. News Anchor, Reporter, Multimedia Journalist at Wect . He is a well-known American Award-winning journalist working at WECT News based in Wilmington, North Carolina as the First Alert Weather forecaster since December 2016. This app requests location to help customize content for you. WWAY, WECT and WSFX in Wilmington, N.C., might be off the air soon due to damage from Hurricane Florence as their generators are running out of fuel to power transmitters. Joe wrote, The bill fails to protect the earned post-retirement health care benefits of tens of millions of American retirees like me. All rights reserved. Brad Myers started at WECT in 2016, working as the Executive Producer for Carolina in the Morning. 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About. LELAND, N.C. (WECT) - H2GOs main water transmission lines damage has been repaired after final bacterial testing came back clear, and the RO plant project is continuing ahead. I feel there are a lot of good stories to tell with Pender County, and I'll get a chance to tell those.. Subscribe today. Features include: - And so much more! However, Gabe has not shared his personal details with the public such as his age or his dates of birth despite being in the limelight. There were food vendors and other vendors everywhere. They were soaking in the fun of the first PGA tournament event in the Wilmington area in more than four decades. If you have any questions, comments or story ideas, please send them his way. Prescribed burn to take place at Carolina Beach State Park. Rachel Keith, a reporter with WHQR Public Media, joined WECTs Jon Evans to discuss her three-part series of investigative reports into allegations made against leadership at Cape Fear Community College. Traffic headaches continue as work on Front Street is now expected to continue into next week. WECT News | 653 followers on LinkedIn. The First Alert Weather Team is known for keeping viewers informed during all severe weather situations. Kolby Skidmore Bass. * High resolution satellite cloud imagery. In the new episode of the "1on1 with Jon Evans" podcast, the singer/songwriter shares her story of taking a chance on auditioning for the show, and how much the reaction means to her career. The event will feature cybersecurity experts, election officials, and election law attorneys from both sides of the aisle, who are working to foster confidence in the electoral process. He served as an intern for two weeks before being hired as a part-time producer. . (910) 763-0979 | newsroom@wwaytv3.com 1224 Magnolia Village Way, Leland . He was 80 years old . After five years of work, the Wilmington-centric movie Remember Yesterday will have its premiere showings at 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 11, at The Pointe 14 Cinemas. It was entertaining. Bob Bonner - Director seen weeknights at 6, 6;30, 10, and 11; John Smist - weekends and sports reporter; Reporters. The National PFAS Conference begins Wednesday, June 15 in Wilmington. Dont Be Scammed! CHARLOTTESVILLE, V.A. Oak Island beach goers had the chance to see a hovering shrimp boat on the water. During his free time, Gabe enjoys wine tastings, the great outdoors, hosting special events, announcing pro-wrestling shows, freelance production, and spending time with friends and family. Brad Myers Upped To WECT News Director. Fire officials caution starting at-home fires as controlled burns continue, Brunswick Co. alerts public to scam involving letters from fictitious tax assessment securities division, Tech Talk: Setting aside device free time everyday, Shiloh Columbia Fire Department battle 58-acre fire on US 421, warn about heavy smoke, Jonas Pate: Riding a wave of excitement for Outer Banks: Season 3 (1on1 with Jon Evans podcast), NHC School Board will not discuss masking despite proud boys' appearance. Some other reasons for Wilmington's appeal is the local university ( UNCW) and the cities beach's along with historic buildings and vast swamps . He also leads the stations political coverage and oversees the newsrooms student internship program. Well, Joe, I understand your point and want you to know that _____ (input station response here). I've always tried to be the same person on TV that I am in person," he said. So, as news director, I get a lot of email. Over the past three years Brad has displayed solid leadership in his roles within the newsroom and brought a wealth of experience and knowledge from his 12 years prior at WSAZ, said Mark Mendenhall, WECT VP-GM. As the man attempted to carry the child away, the childs mother was able to grab her childs leg and prevent the abduction. The WECT team strives to be first in delivering breaking news, weather, sports and traffic. Two members of North Carolina's congressional delegation, Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC) and Rep. David Rouzer (R-NC7) have publicly opposed President Joe Biden's proposal to cancel up to $20,000 of student loan debt for millions of borrowers. Julie is a co-anchor of WCTV's 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscasts. Theres a Wilmington connection to this years competition on NBCs hit show "The Voice". Their recognizable blue and teal canopies wave on nearly every beach in the United States. He was news director at WECT from 1996 to 2000 before taking a job as assistant news director at WTVR in Richmond, Va. Previously, Gabe was commissioned by the station as a news operations manager. Murphy joined the station on July 6, 1964, shortly after his discharge from the Air Force. Connected with new hospital Administrators, CEOs and Department Directors to develop new relationships and introduce . However, his personal details such as his age or his dates of birth are currently nonexistent. Congressman David Rouzer is seeking a fifth term in the U.S. House, representing North Carolina's Seventh Congressional District. Gabe joined the station as a news operation manager back in June 2015. TVNewsCheck | May 6, 2019 | 11:33 am EDT by Mark K. Miller . Fans cant wait to see what Jonas Pate and the other co-creators of the smash hit television series Outer Banks have planned for the shows third season, which starts streaming February 23 on Netflix. The appointment is effective May 14, following the departure of Scott Saxton. I believe in maintaining the strong legacy of trust and commitment that has made WECT Southeastern North Carolinas news leader for the past 65 years., Copyright 2023 NewsCheckMedia LLC, 238 Crosshill Road, Wynnewood, PA 19096 | 610-649-7989. Phil Cordeiro will be sworn in later this month to fill the vacant position on the Pender County Board of Education after being selected by the Pender County GOP. Connect with intelligence. Reporter Sydney Hoover can be reached at 910-343-2339 or shoover@gannett.com. His first beach trip was to Topsail Island at just 10-weeks-old, and it's always held a special place in his heart. You can find a list of . He left KDBC in El Paso in December of 2009 and took the news director job at . After a 6-month long investigation, authorities in North Carolina say a mother and son have been charged with multiple drug-related trafficking charges. Size: . "Unfortunate delays to . Jons awards include being a five-time TV News Anchor of the Year from Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas (2018, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013) in Division II. Sydney Hoover 1 day ago. WLOX | The News for South Mississippi | First Alert Weather | Biloxi, Gulfport, Pascagoula, MS jw*****@wect.com. a week ago. Fankbonersaid hell miss working in the WECT newsroom, especially the fast-paced environment journalism has to offer. You can get in touch with Jon several ways: Jonas Pate, one of the creators of the hit show 'Outer Banks', is the guest on the '1on1 with Jon Evans' podcast. Los Angeles, California, United States. WECT's month-long celebration of Black history finishes with a look at the culture of the Gullah Geechee Nation. WECT delivers local news and weather coverage of the Wilmington area. Gabe joined the station as a news operation manager back in June 2015. . It gets me back out into the community," he said. The Wilmington Police Department has released a missing person report for 30-year-old Oran Charles Dickens. He spent much of his first 13 years working on the 6 and 11 p.m. newscasts and covering . H2GO planned to certify plant operations at 4 million gallons per day, and later certify an additional 2 million gallons per day capacity. Feb 24, 2023, 2022 Power Breakfast: Wilmington's Most Intriguing People - George Taylor, TD Bank names Stone region's small business relationship manager, MedNorth Health Center appoints Peele to board, Commercial real estate group honors Dunn, Knight and Silivanch, UNCW faculty members honored by national inventors academy, Powers joins Hamilton group at eXp Realty, Fall Vacation Rentals and Rising Cost of Real Estate, Plaintiffs Awarded $30M In Hurricane Contractor Litigation, Lelands Indochine Express Eyeing Mid-March Opening, Unlimited access to all current and archived stories on WilmingtonBiz.com. Executive Producer of Cape Fear Weekend. On average, employees at WECT News stay . Just ask anyone who tries to have a conversation with me for more than five minutes. The WECT team strives to be first in delivering breaking news, weather, sports and traffic. LELAND, N.C. (WECT) - H2GO's main water transmission line's damage has been repaired after final bacterial testing came back clear, and the RO plant project is continuing ahead. Former Chadbourn Police Chief Anthony Spivey was arrested Monday by special agents with the State Bureau of Investigation. The South Brunswick Cougars and Whiteville Wolfpack kept their winning ways alive Tuesday night, taking series openers in their high school baseball Eastern Final playoffs. Dec 2016 - Present6 years 3 months. Audrey Chavous of Winston . Online resources estimate Gabes net worth to be $824,136. Also serving Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover and Pender counties. 201 followers 202 connections. Assistant News Director. Please, dont feel sorry for me. Job Asst. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. The aquifer-sourced reverse osmosis water treatment plant operations are dependent upon performance test results. Board member Stephanie Kraybill had asked for a discussion about the board's mask policy for meetings to be put on the agenda for next week, but the discussion will have to wait until April. A North Carolina firefighter caught on video pointing a gun at a driver while at the scene of a traffic accident is now facing charges in connection with the incident, the Columbus County Sheriffs Office announced. Before coming to Tallahassee, Vicki was the news director at KYTX CBS19 in Tyler, Texas. As of now, he works at WECT News based in Wilmington, North Carolina as the First Alert Weather forecaster since December 2016. In 2016, he began at WECT as the morning executive producer and was eventually promoted to dayside executive producer. Dolan Debra. Talk to WWAY & # x27 ; s 5 p.m. and 6 newscasts. 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