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Bladen County Sheriff responds to gun control debate

Submitted by Nadine Maeser, Reporter, News Producer
Friday, February 15th, 2013, 12:08pm
Bladen County Sheriff responds to gun control debate

BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Bladen County Sheriff Prentis Benston is letting his citizens know where he stands when it comes to the controversy over gun control.

The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office released a statement given the recent debate.

“Every North Carolina sheriff, upon assuming their office, took an oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of North Carolina,” Benston wrote.

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McIntyre-Rouzer recount cost taxpayers $18,000

Submitted by Jon Evans, WECT/Fox Wilmington anchor
Friday, January 4th, 2013, 4:13pm
The recount of votes in the NC7 Congressional race cost taxpayers more than $18,000

SOUTHEASTERN NC (WECT) –  The recount of votes in the District 7 Congressional race between Mike McIntyre and David Rouzer cost taxpayers at least $18,000, according to figures from the North Carolina State Board of Elections.

The twelve-county recount on November 26-28 verified McIntyre's victory over Rouzer in the general election. McIntyre lost one vote in the process, winning a ninth term in Congress by 654 votes out of more than 336,000 cast in the race.

Elections officials put the recount cost at $18,096, with only Robeson County not reporting a total cost.

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Town holds reception in honor of Kenneth Waddell

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013, 3:03pm
Town holds reception in honor of Kenneth Waddell

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The Town of Chadbourn will host a reception for former mayor Kenneth Waddell Tuesday night. He was recently elected to the NC House of Representatives District 46 Seat.

Everyone in Chadbourn is invited to attend the event at Town Hall on Jan. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Waddell will be sworn in as a state representative at 6:45 p.m.

District 46 includes all of Columbus County and some of Robeson and Bladen Counties.

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Incumbent holds strong in District 1

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Tuesday, November 6th, 2012, 10:34pm
Incumbent holds strong in District 1

BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Residents voiced their opinions Tuesday and the results are in.

According to preliminary results for the 2012 General Elections, incumbent Delilah Blanks (D) will hold on to her position as commissioner in District 1.

Blanks defeated Bryan Martin by earning 72% of the vote.

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McIntyre to campaign in Elizabethtown Monday

Submitted by Sanah Sayani, Multimedia Journalist
Sunday, November 4th, 2012, 9:09pm
McIntyre to campaign in Elizabethtown Monday

ELIZABETHTOWN, NC (WECT) - Congressman Mike McIntyre will be in Elizabethtown Monday as part of his re-election campaign. McIntyre will travel down the coast starting in Clayton, NC at 9am and ending in Elizabethtown at 5pm. His "Clayton to the Coast" trip will end Tuesday afternoon.

Below is the full itinerary for Monday.

9:00 AM - Clayton, NC - Main Street walk with Clayton Mayor Jody McLeod

10:30 AM – Selma, NC - Walking tour of downtown Selma

11:15 AM – Smithfield, NC - Visit Smithfield campaign Office

12:00 PM (estimated) – Smithfield, NC - Lunch at Holt Lake BBQ and Seafood

1:00 PM (estimated) – Smithfield, NC - Stop by Carroll Pharmacy

1:45 PM - Benson, NC - Main Street walk

3:30 PM – Clinton, NC - Visit to Clinton campaign office

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NC politician talks to students about his work, education

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer
Wednesday, October 24th, 2012, 6:53pm
NC politician talks to students about his work, education

BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WECT) – A state politician recently went to a local school to talk to children about his job and the importance of education.

NC Representative William Brisson (D) spoke to fifth grade students in Tar Heel Friday, according to the Bladen County Schools’ website.

Brisson said that he enjoys his job because he’s able to assist community members. Brisson also advised students at the event to work hard in school to better their futures.

He is the former Chair of the Bladen County Board of Commissioners.

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Deadline to register to vote in NC is Friday

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer
Thursday, October 11th, 2012, 1:45pm
Deadline to register to vote in NC is Friday

SOUTHEASTERN NC (WECT) – If you’re planning on heading to the polls Nov. 6, make sure you’ve registered to vote by Friday at 5 p.m., which is the last chance you'll have to do so.

Keep in mind that you can check your voter registration status by clicking here.

Click one of the following links below to learn more about voting in the corresponding county you live in:

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