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Bladen Co. girl to sing at Coca Cola 600

Submitted by Nikki Bussey, News Producer
Saturday, May 25th, 2013, 9:44pm

BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WECT) – A girl from White Oak, NC will be the center of attention at the Coca Cola 600 this holiday weekend.

Brooke Butcher, 18, will sing 'God Bless America' at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. This is a big race - one of the top three racing fans really enjoy aside from Daytona and the Southern 500.

Butcher told us there are expected to be 250,000 people in the audience. That's the biggest crowd she's ever performed in front of in her life.

Butcher, who plans to attend UNCW in the fall, hopes the appearance will help launch a singing career. 

You can watch the race on Fox Wilmington on Sunday, May 26.

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Elizabethtown man faces marijuana charges

Submitted by WECT Web Staff
Saturday, May 25th, 2013, 4:13pm
Roderick Lee Hicks (Source: Bladen County Sheriff's Office)

BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WECT) – A 19-year-old man was arrested and charged recently in connection to possession of marijuana, authorities with the Bladen County Sheriff's Office say.

Roderick Lee Hicks of West McKay Street in Elizabethtown was charged with possession with intent to sell or deliver marijuana, manufacturing marijuana, felony possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Thursday afternoon, officers with the sheriff's office and Elizabethtown Police Department helped NC probation and parole officers with a warrantless search at McKay's residence, where a resident is on probation for prior narcotic offenses.

Officers searched the home and found more than a half-pound of marijuana in the bathroom, hidden in a floor vent.

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Several people accused of lying to authorities about shooting

Submitted by Gavin Johnson, Reporter
Friday, May 24th, 2013, 5:22pm

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Several people in Columbus County could face charges for lying to authorities.

Deputies said they received a call Saturday morning regarding a shooting near the Bolton Sportsman Club located at the intersection of Sam Potts Highway and Tenth Street.

When officials arrived to the scene, people told them there was not a shooting.

Shortly after, deputies found Jermaine Henry, of Elizabethtown, sitting in a car. He had, in fact, been shot.

According to deputies, Henry's girlfriend, Gwendyln Baldwin was in the hospital after getting shot in the arm.

The incident is under investigation.

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7-Eleven offering 49-cent Slurpees Memorial Day Weekend

Submitted by Iisha Scott, Weather Anchor/ Web Producer
Friday, May 24th, 2013, 12:33pm
7-Eleven offering 49-cent Slurpees Memorial Day Weekend

SOUTHEASTERN, NC (WECT) - Customers can purchase 49-cent medium Slurpee drinks Memorial Day Weekend, beginning Friday, May 24 until Monday, May 27, at any participating 7-Eleven.

According to a news release, 7-Eleven is on a mission to make this summer #AWESUMMER by offering great deals, discounts, coupons and refreshing treats all summer.

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How hybrid car owners could pay more to the state

Submitted by Craig Reck, Reporter
Friday, May 24th, 2013, 12:13pm

SOUTHEASTERN NC (WECT) – A plan to collect money from certain motorists could put the savings from fuel-efficient cars into the state's budget.

Anyone owning a hybrid car would pay an extra $50 to register and renew the registration for the vehicle, according to the State Senate's proposed budget plan. The fee doubles for electric car owners.

Gabrielle Fuller bought her hybrid for the same reasons more people do: less emissions from the car and more savings at the pump. She said it seems like state lawmakers are punishing people for doing the right thing.

"It's irritating," she said. "I want to save money by having a fuel-efficient car and the government wants to charge me because I'm being conscientious."

The college student balances two jobs. Fuller's owned her Honda Insight for less than a year, and she said she'll definitely buy another hybrid when it's time, regardless of the proposed fee.

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WEATHER: Record cold mornings, record awesome afternoons

Submitted by Colin Hackman, First Alert Meteorologist, Reporter
Friday, May 24th, 2013, 10:21am

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - A dry, sunny, and unusually cool forecast for our Memorial Day weekend as a blast of cool Canadian air sets up shop for the weekend.

The first sign of change will be the breezy conditions as northwesterly winds pile in Friday. Wind speeds could bump up to around 25mph during the afternoon.

Friday night the winds will settle some as cold air moves overhead sending temperatures in a free fall.  Dawn temperatures should settle into the mid to upper 40s, well below the all time record of 50F set back in 1967.

The afternoons will be amazing.  Dry conditions, high pressure, boat loads of sunshine and calmer winds.  Look for temps in the mid 70s both Saturday and Sunday as we slowly warm next week.

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Bladen Lakes students aim to help Oklahoma tornado victims

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 2:23pm
Bladen Lakes students aim to help Oklahoma tornado victims

BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Students at Bladen Lakes Primary School are doing their part to help donate to victims of the recent Oklahoma tornado, according to the Bladen County Schools website.

The school will be participating in Crosses for Hope, through the Red Cross. For each $1 donation that’s received, a paper Red Cross with the donor’s name will be on display at the school.

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