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WEATHER: Warm and muggy

Submitted by Colin Hackman, First Alert Meteorologist, Reporter
Thursday, May 30th, 2013, 7:48am

Mostly sunny and mild conditions as the summer weather pattern stays in place throughout the remainder of the week.  Warm air aloft has, and will, continue to keep a lid on the chance for showers. 

As the persistent sea breeze moves inland we will see temperatures hold steady in the afternoon after racing up to 83F off of  morning low of 60F

Similar weather is expected into the weekend -  but Monday a cold front will bring some cooler temperatures and shower chances.

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See drug activity? It's easy to report

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Wednesday, May 29th, 2013, 10:42am
See drug activity? It's easy to report

BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office is making it easier for people to report drug use in the area.

Anyone who would like to report drug activity can email the tip line at bladendrugtips@gmail.com.

People can also text tips to (910) 874-8124.

All information will remain anonymous.

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WEATHER: Mild and summery

Submitted by Colin Hackman, First Alert Meteorologist, Reporter
Wednesday, May 29th, 2013, 7:50am

Mild, summerish conditions will persist today as high pressure stays entrenched just to our east.  This means southerly winds, increased humidity and warm afternoon high temperatures. 

Expect the upper 80s along the western edge of the area, dropping to the lower 80s as you approach the beaches during the afternoon.

Not many changes between now and next week with the exception of some afternoon thunderstorm chances during the late afternoon as we move into the weekend.

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Man charged for illegally selling alcohol out of his home

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Tuesday, May 28th, 2013, 1:35pm
Donnie Stringfield (Source: Bladen Co. Sheriff's Office)

BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WECT) – A man in Bladen County is facing charges after selling alcohol illegally to undercover agents.

According to the sheriff's office, a search warrant was executed at Donnie Stringfield's residence on Lightwood Knot Road in Kelly.

The warrant was a result of undercover alcohol purchases, along with citizen complaints of drug activity and illegal alcohol sales from the residence.

The sheriff's office said investigators found the equivalent of 214 12 ounce cans of beer, along with seven bottles of various liquors, plastic shot cups, alcohol sales ledger and proceeds from illegal alcohol sales.

Stringield was arrested and charged with possession/selling alcohol without an ABC permit.

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Business boom in eastern Columbus County

Submitted by Gavin Johnson, Reporter
Tuesday, May 28th, 2013, 10:53am
Tri County Job Center opened in the Riegelwood area in March 2012.

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) - If you drive through Columbus County on Highway 74/76, you may have noticed the Delco and Riegelwood area has become a little busy.

Over the past year, several new businesses have opened in the eastern part of the county. They include a job center, new dentist office, and even a charter school is in the works.

According to some business owners, they picked the location because they can target people in Columbus, Brunswick, and Bladen counties who drive through the area.

Some elected officials believe the area is also attracting people who hope it will soon become an interstate.

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WEATHER: Back to work, back to summer conditions

Submitted by Colin Hackman, First Alert Meteorologist, Reporter
Tuesday, May 28th, 2013, 7:38am

Many of us will head back to work today with conditions that make us wish we had one or two more days off. 

High temperatures will move into the mid 80s and gradually warm throughout the week.  Look for mostly sunny to partly sunny skies today with afternoon clouds developing. 

We will have slight chances for showers and humidity increasing throughout the week, however with a strong cap in place, not much precipitation is expected.  We are likely to end May -2.00" behind on average rainfall.

Overnight low temperatures will also be more reflective of this time of year – dropping into the muggy mid 60s. 

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Get a free doughnut to celebrate National Doughnut Day

Submitted by Iisha Scott, Weather Anchor/ Web Producer
Monday, May 27th, 2013, 10:00am
Get a free doughnut to celebrate National Doughnut Day

SOUTHEASTERN, NC (WECT) - Celebrate National Doughnut Day with a free doughnut from Krispy Kreme, according to a news release.

Stop by any participating Kripsy Kreme on Friday, June 7 for a free doughnut of any variety. No purchase is necessary.

Visit KrispyKreme.com to find a store near you.

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