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By Anna Phillips Published February 28, 2020 at 9:23 PM Community rallies after fire damages Burgaw farm By Jack Bailey ‘This Country’ TV pilot to begin filming in Wilmington By Ashlea Kosikowski Shuttered assisted living facility had ‘rare’ pattern of zero-star ratings By Alex Guarino 2 charged with selling narcotics in Columbus County By WECT Staff US, Taliban sign deal aimed at ending war in Afghanistan The signing could help President Donald Trump fulfill a key campaign promise to extract America from its “endless wars.” By MATTHEW LEE and KATHY GANNON 1h 1h 49 Currently in Wilmington, NC Full Forecast National Disabled puppy gets a tiny wheelchair Lundy, the Chihuahua puppy, cannot use his hind legs and his best friend, Herman the pigeon, can’t fly. Both animals were rescued by an animal foundation in New York. February 27 February 27 Anywhere You Are Follow Us TOP STORIES Brothers plead guilty to 2017 Pender County murder Two brothers have been sentenced for shooting and killing Deonte Jamal Pearsall, a 23-year-old from Willard. Published February 28, 2020 at 4:35 PM 3 Wilmington Olympic hopefuls have eyes on the finish line The Tokyo Olympics are less than six months away and three Wilmington women are hoping to make Team USA at the US Olympic Marathon Trials at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta this weekend. By Colin Hackman Published February 28, 2020 at 3:44 PM Deadly shooting of suspect in Elizabethtown hostage standoff was justified, district attorney rules The SBI and the district attorney’s office have ruled that the use of deadly force back in November during a hostage situation in Elizabethtown was justified and “entirely appropriate under the circumstances.” Published February 28, 2020 at 3:24 PM Judge Ray files counter complaint against people behind unflattering political flyer A New Hanover County judge has hired a law firm to go after political opponents of hers for distributing campaign materials about her past controversies. Judge Sandra Ray says the campaign flyers do not have the proper campaign advertising disclosures, and are factually inaccurate. By Ann McAdams Published February 28, 2020 at 3:00 PM Presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg to hold rally at Laney High School Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg has announced a rally this weekend in the Port City. February 28 February 28 Sponsored by Rose Brothers Furniture Meet The Candidates Submit Your Photos and Video Supported by Port City Family & Cosmetic Dentistry National CDC: 2nd US case of person who got virus from community Residents in Northern California are at the epicenter of what officials are calling a turning point in the spread of the highly contagious coronavirus in the U.S. February 28 February 28 ‘A display of soft pornography’: 47 North Carolinians complain to FCC about J-Lo, Shakira Super Bowl halftime show Despite a thrilling second half resulting in Kansas City’s first Super Bowl win in 50 years, it’s safe to say one of the most talked about aspects of the big game was the halftime performance featuring Jennifer Lopez and Shakira. By Brandon Wissbaum Published February 28, 2020 at 2:07 PM Boil water advisory scheduled for community along Carolina Beach Road Residents of the Meridian at Fairview Park Apartments and several homes nearby have been notified of a precautionary boil water advisory Published February 28, 2020 at 1:49 PM Reality TV show ‘My Big Fat Fabulous Life’ to film scenes in Wilmington Crews with My Big Fat Fabulous Life will be in the Port City next month to film scenes for the reality television show. By WECT Staff Published February 28, 2020 at 1:49 PM Horry County police announce arrest made in 2016 murder of woman at Myrtle Beach Mall Officials with the Horry County Police Department announced Friday a suspect is in custody in connection with the shooting death of a woman in the parking lot of the Myrtle Beach Mall over four years ago. By Brad Dickerson Published February 28, 2020 at 1:40 PM First Alert Forecast: cold close to February, changes for start March Freezing-cold temperatures are possible as Saturday, February 29 hands off to Sunday, March 1. By Gannon Medwick Published February 28, 2020 at 1:16 PM Passenger on life support after deadly Pender County crash; Burgaw man charged with DWI A Burgaw man is facing several charges including driving while impaired following a deadly crash in Pender County early Sunday morning. By WECT Staff Published February 28, 2020 at 12:57 PM WATCH: The Battle of Forks Road documentary A documentary entitled Battle of Forks Rd. details what happened on the grounds of the Cameron Art Museum in 1865. It features interviews with Chris Fonveille, a leading historian of the Battle of Forks Road. By Frances Weller Published February 28, 2020 at 12:12 PM Have questions about the COVID-19 coronavirus? Here are some answers. Frequently asked questions and answers provided by Novant Health By WECT Staff Published February 28, 2020 at 10:58 AM National Wall Street has worst week since 2008 as S&P 500 drops 11.5% The deepening rout is fueled by fears the spreading virus that emerged in China in December will derail global trade and other industries. February 28 February 28 What Matters to You Plan Yours May 16 - July 4 Sponsored by Highland Construction SPORTS NCHSAA 3rd round basketball schedule NCHSAA 3rd round basketball schedule Published February 28, 2020 at 11:02 PM Lacey Suggs scores 1000th career point in victory over Northeastern February 28 February 28 UNCW baseball shutouts Kentucky 8-0 February 28 February 28 3 Wilmington Olympic hopefuls have eyes on the finish line By Colin Hackman February 28 February 28 Phillips leads Seahawks past Drexel UNCW scored the first nine points of the second half and shot a robust 67.9 percent in the decisive final period to down Drexel, 76-65, in Colonial Athletic Association men's basketball action on Thursday night in Trask Coliseum. February 27 February 27 MORE TOP STORIES Phishing attack affects participants in Brunswick Co. Schools benefits plan A data breach has affected Brunswick County Schools employees who participated in one of its benefits plans, the school system announced Friday. By WECT Staff Published February 28, 2020 at 10:54 AM WPD: Pedestrian in serious condition after being hit by car According to the Wilmington Police Department, the crash took place near the intersection of Eastwood and Military Cutoff roads. By WECT Staff Published February 28, 2020 at 8:32 AM Brunswick Co. missing teen located safely The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office says a missing teen has been safely located. By WECT Staff Published February 28, 2020 at 5:23 AM Police: Man pulls gun during fight in Lumberton Walmart, police looking for two suspects Multiple agencies responded to a Lumberton Walmart after receiving a cal...