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Congressman David Rouzer talks about border security, having recently returned from a trip touring areas of the Rio Grande River Valley between the United States and Mexico.
More >>Congressman David Rouzer talks about border security, having recently returned from a trip touring areas of the Rio Grande River Valley between the United States and Mexico.
More >>Michael Lee is seeking re-election for a second full term in the North Carolina Senate, running against challenger Andrew Barnhill.
More >>Michael Lee is seeking re-election for a second full term in the North Carolina Senate, running against challenger Andrew Barnhill.
More >>Rep. Susi Hamilton is seeking her fourth term in the NC House District 18 seat, and she is facing challenger Gerald Benton in the General Election.
More >>Rep. Susi Hamilton is seeking her fourth term in the NC House District 18 seat, and she is facing challenger Gerald Benton in the General Election.
More >>Thom Tillis has taken his public service to Washington, DC, having become North Carolina's junior senator in 2014. Now he is watching as the General Assembly and Gov. Pat McCrory are embroiled in a national controversy over HB2, the law mandating where transgender people must use public restrooms and facilities.
More >>Thom Tillis has taken his public service to Washington, DC, having become North Carolina's junior senator in 2014. Now he is watching as the General Assembly and Gov. Pat McCrory are embroiled in a national controversy over HB2, the law mandating where transgender people must use public restrooms and facilities.
More >>Ten candidates filed as candidates for New Hanover County Commissioner, three Democrats and seven Republicans.Since there are three open seats, the Democratic primary is not contested. That leaves a group of candidates trying to win the nomination in the GOP primary March 15. You'll see interviews with all seven, commenting on their priorities for improving the county if they are elected.
More >>Ten candidates filed as candidates for New Hanover County Commissioner, three Democrats and seven Republicans.Since there are three open seats, the Democratic primary is not contested. That leaves a group of candidates trying to win the nomination in the GOP primary March 15. You'll see interviews with all seven, commenting on their priorities for improving the county if they are elected.
More >>With the May 8 primary elections drawing closer, WECT and the League of Women Voters of the Lower Cape Fear are bringing candidates together to share views on important issues.
More >>With the May 8 primary elections drawing closer, WECT and the League of Women Voters of the Lower Cape Fear are bringing candidates together to share views on important issues.
More >>Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC7) said he welcomes the input of students across the country on how to keep schools safe but does not support tougher gun control measures to do it. “This is an issue that has a lot of complexities to it,” Rep. Rouzer said. “If you were to ban all guns tomorrow, I think you’d still have school shootings.".
More >>Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC7) said he welcomes the input of students across the country on how to keep schools safe but does not support tougher gun control measures to do it. “This is an issue that has a lot of complexities to it,” Rep. Rouzer said. “If you were to ban all guns tomorrow, I think you’d still have school shootings.".
More >>A pair of incumbent District Attorneys and one incumbent Sheriff will be unopposed as they seek new terms in the 2018 elections. The filing deadline passed at Noon on Wednesday, bringing a flurry of new candidates into races for local and state elected offices. Incumbent Sheriff Ed McMahon of New Hanover County. along with District Attorneys Ben David (5th Judicial District) and Jon David (13th Judicial District) did not receive any challengers during the filing period.
More >>A pair of incumbent District Attorneys and one incumbent Sheriff will be unopposed as they seek new terms in the 2018 elections. The filing deadline passed at Noon on Wednesday, bringing a flurry of new candidates into races for local and state elected offices. Incumbent Sheriff Ed McMahon of New Hanover County. along with District Attorneys Ben David (5th Judicial District) and Jon David (13th Judicial District) did not receive any challengers during the filing period.
More >>The filing period is underway for candidates wanting to run in 2018 General Elections across North Carolina. Voters will be electing candidates in several offices, including county commissioners, school board members, district attorneys, sheriffs and members of the state house and senate. All legislative seats are up for election in 2018, along with two congressional seats.
More >>The filing period is underway for candidates wanting to run in 2018 General Elections across North Carolina. Voters will be electing candidates in several offices, including county commissioners, school board members, district attorneys, sheriffs and members of the state house and senate. All legislative seats are up for election in 2018, along with two congressional seats.
More >>Lawmakers that represent southeastern North Carolina in Congress released statements following President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union Address on Tuesday night. Senators Thom Tillis and Richard Burr, along with Rep. David Rouzer (R-NC 7th District), had comments following the president's speech. .
More >>Lawmakers that represent southeastern North Carolina in Congress released statements following President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union Address on Tuesday night. Senators Thom Tillis and Richard Burr, along with Rep. David Rouzer (R-NC 7th District), had comments following the president's speech. .
More >>Julia Boseman told WECT Friday that she will run again this year in the New Hanover County Commissioners' race.
More >>Julia Boseman told WECT Friday that she will run again this year in the New Hanover County Commissioners' race.
More >>Joseph A. Cina, who has law enforcement experience with the Wilmington Police Department and the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office, said in a news release that he plans to run for Sheriff in Pender County in 2018, to succeed the retiring Sheriff Carson Smith.
More >>Joseph A. Cina, who has law enforcement experience with the Wilmington Police Department and the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office, said in a news release that he plans to run for Sheriff in Pender County in 2018, to succeed the retiring Sheriff Carson Smith.
More >>The Wilmington City Council welcomed a new member Tuesday night, and welcomed back three others for new terms.
More >>The Wilmington City Council welcomed a new member Tuesday night, and welcomed back three others for new terms.
More >>Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC 7) on Monday said if sexual misconduct allegations leveled against members of Congress are true, those members should step down from their seats. The second-term congressman also said if similar allegations are true against Alabama senate candidate Roy Moore, Rouzer believes Moore should remove himself from next month’s special election.
More >>Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC 7) on Monday said if sexual misconduct allegations leveled against members of Congress are true, those members should step down from their seats. The second-term congressman also said if similar allegations are true against Alabama senate candidate Roy Moore, Rouzer believes Moore should remove himself from next month’s special election.
More >>Voter turnout for the 2017 Municipal Elections increased in nearly all counties in the Wilmington area, according to results posted on the North Carolina State Board of Elections website late Tuesday night. The biggest increases came in New Hanover and Pender counties.
More >>Voter turnout for the 2017 Municipal Elections increased in nearly all counties in the Wilmington area, according to results posted on the North Carolina State Board of Elections website late Tuesday night. The biggest increases came in New Hanover and Pender counties.
More >>Political newcomer and former WECT reporter Justin Smith made big strides during the municipal elections.
More >>Political newcomer and former WECT reporter Justin Smith made big strides during the municipal elections.
More >>One-stop voting for 2017 municipal elections in North Carolina will begin on Thursday, Oct. 19, and run through Saturday, Nov. 4. Area counties each have one location where voters can cast ballots before Election Day.
More >>One-stop voting for 2017 municipal elections in North Carolina will begin on Thursday, Oct. 19, and run through Saturday, Nov. 4. Area counties each have one location where voters can cast ballots before Election Day.
More >>Six candidates vying for three seats on the H2GO Board of Commissioners answered questions at a community forum on Wednesday night.
More >>Six candidates vying for three seats on the H2GO Board of Commissioners answered questions at a community forum on Wednesday night.
More >>Issues related to downtown Wilmington were discussed Thursday night in a candidates’ forum at the Hannah Block USO Building.
More >>Issues related to downtown Wilmington were discussed Thursday night in a candidates’ forum at the Hannah Block USO Building.
More >>The Municipal Elections are just around the corner, so the League of Women Voters of the Cape Fear is sponsoring a series of candidate forums in Brunswick County next month.
More >>The Municipal Elections are just around the corner, so the League of Women Voters of the Cape Fear is sponsoring a series of candidate forums in Brunswick County next month.
More >>Congressman David Rouzer (NC7) is one of seven members of North Carolina's delegation voting against a measure that would raise the country’s debt ceiling, and provide emergency relief funding for victims of Hurricane Harvey. HR 601, which also makes necessary adjustments to keep the government open for another three months, passed the U.S House of Representatives Friday morning by a count of 316-90.
More >>Congressman David Rouzer (NC7) is one of seven members of North Carolina's delegation voting against a measure that would raise the country’s debt ceiling, and provide emergency relief funding for victims of Hurricane Harvey. HR 601, which also makes necessary adjustments to keep the government open for another three months, passed the U.S House of Representatives Friday morning by a count of 316-90.
More >>House Speaker Tim Moore said Wednesday he plans to convene a legislative hearing to investigate the discharge of the unregulated chemical GenX into the Cape Fear River. “I’ll be announcing committee appointments in the coming days to convene investigative hearings on the GenX issue as soon as possible,”
More >>House Speaker Tim Moore said Wednesday he plans to convene a legislative hearing to investigate the discharge of the unregulated chemical GenX into the Cape Fear River. “I’ll be announcing committee appointments in the coming days to convene investigative hearings on the GenX issue as soon as possible,”
More >>Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed two bills that passed the General Assembly earlier this month, including one the governor claims would impact the ability to protect water quality.
More >>Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed two bills that passed the General Assembly earlier this month, including one the governor claims would impact the ability to protect water quality.
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United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley is taking heat from members of the Trump Administration and President Donald Trump himself after she announced economic sanctions to be levied against Russia following the chemical attacks on citizens in Syria.
More >>United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley is taking heat from members of the Trump Administration and President Donald Trump himself after she announced economic sanctions to be levied against Russia following the chemical attacks on citizens in Syria.
More >>State lawmakers are looking to give more teeth to state law when it comes to threats against schools.
More >>State lawmakers are looking to give more teeth to state law when it comes to threats against schools.
More >>South Carolina Democratic Party leaders want the State Law Enforcement Division and the 16th Circuit Solicitor's Office to look further into an incident where Republican Rep. Ralph Norman pulled out a loaded firearm during a town hall meeting last week.
More >>South Carolina Democratic Party leaders want the State Law Enforcement Division and the 16th Circuit Solicitor's Office to look further into an incident where Republican Rep. Ralph Norman pulled out a loaded firearm during a town hall meeting last week.
More >>A former U.S. Attorney for the Obama Administration is pressing Democratic and Republican leaders to place a non-binding ballot question to voters to gauge their opinion on legalizing medical marijuana.
More >>A former U.S. Attorney for the Obama Administration is pressing Democratic and Republican leaders to place a non-binding ballot question to voters to gauge their opinion on legalizing medical marijuana.
More >>Like a man fresh out of cares to give, Rep. Trey Gowdy admitted he didn't like being a congressman due to the hyper level of partisanship he says is plaguing Washington DC.
More >>Like a man fresh out of cares to give, Rep. Trey Gowdy admitted he didn't like being a congressman due to the hyper level of partisanship he says is plaguing Washington DC.
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