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Overnight maintenance work starting in Oak Island

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Overnight maintenance work starting in Oak Island

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — Starting Thursday night, utilities maintenance work will start in the right-of-way (streetside) areas along Middleton Avenue, near the intersection of Oak Island Drive. The work will be performed during the overnight hours and no street closures, traffic delays, or utility disruptions are expected. Drivers are urged to use caution when driving through the area and avoid distractions such as phones and media devices. …Read Article

A mighty fortress • Biblical Recorder

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A mighty fortress • Biblical Recorder

When the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina purchased an abandoned military outpost in 1949 that predated the Civil War for the permanent site of a new retreat center, few could envision what the property would become. One of those who could, however, was Richard Redwine, who would become the first director of the new ministry meeting site for N.C. Baptists located along the North Carolina coast. “This seashore retreat will be a center o…Read Article

Bruce James Nicoll, 68

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Bruce James Nicoll, 68

Bruce James Nicoll, 68, of Oak Island, North Carolina, passed away on June 9th, 2025. True to form, a packet of Lance Toast Chee crackers was close at hand. He was born on December 18th, 1956, in Westfield, Massachusetts. At birth, his life was saved by a blood donor, which inspired a lifelong mission of giving back. Over the years, he donated 57 units to help others. He was a loving… Source Read Article

Officials warn about dangers of inlet currents after four people were rescued

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OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — After four people were swept thousands of feet offshore last week in Holden Beach, officials are warning about the dangers of inlet currents. “I’ll tell you, it’s extremely strong and can move you very long distances,” Terry Hoben with Oak Island Water Rescue said. Hoben notes inlet currents are similar to rip currents—a strong pull of water that can pull people out to sea. Inlets can amplify that movement of water, mak…Oak Island · Oak Island Read Article

Oak Island Fire Department uses 'Mud Buster' tool to rescue people in the mud

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — Firefighters in Oak Island are using an ingenious device to help rescue people who get stuck in the mud. The device, aptly named the “Mud Buster,” is a small, articulated hose that sprays out water. It can be used to help rescue people stuck in the mud along ponds and waterways. Here’s how it works: the hose is placed down the leg of the person that’s stuck, and water is blasted out of the hose. The water then breaks u…Oak Island · Oak Island Read Article

NC Court of Appeals rules on 2018 murder conviction

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Copenhaver was accused of killing her mother in Oak Island in 2018.Oak Island · Oak Island See the Story

North Carolina Man Arrested In Prince Frederick With Loaded Glock In Center Console, No Handgun Permit - The BayNet

Grayson William WaldropPRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — A North Carolina man was arrested earlier this month in Calvert County after deputies say he was found with a loaded handgun in the center console of his pickup truck and moved the firearm under a passenger’s feet during a traffic stop.At approximately 9:40 a.m. on May 17, a Calvert County deputy observed a Dodge Ram 1500 with North Carolina tags improperly positioned in a turn lane at the intersect…Oak Island · Oak Island Read Article

Calvert County Sheriff's Office Weekly Crime Blotter - The BayNet

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – During the week of May 12, 2025 – May 18, 2025, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to 2,131 calls for service throughout the community including, but not limited to:Check Welfare / Mental Health: 54 Disorderly: 17 Domestics: 17 Motor Vehicle Crashes: 43 Patrol Checks / School Checks: 987 Suspicious Persons / Vehicles: 33 Traffic Complaints: 77 Traffic Stops: 651 911 Hang-Ups: 59 ARRESTS: 39Burglary: 25-414…Oak Island · Oak Island Read Article

The 8 Most Beautiful Places On The North Carolina Coast

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Lisa CorsonWith 300 miles of sandy shoreline, North Carolina claims seventh on a list of states with the most coastline and number two when you winnow that list down to just the east coast. Beaches on the Outer Banks and in the Wilmington area get plenty of attention, but they’re far from the only place in the state to spend time on the water. From the tranquil Topsail area to the impressive Crystal Coast, North Carolina’s seashore is a treasure…Oak Island · Oak Island Read Article

NC Baptists and Christian Money Solutions partner to offer financial discipleship resources • Biblical Recorder

OAK ISLAND, N.C. — North Carolina Baptists launched a new partnership with Christian Money Solutions that offers partnering N.C. Baptist churches special discounted access to financial discipleship resources. The partnership provides exclusive access to the “8 Money Milestones” small group curriculum, generosity leadership development and, for each region, financial counseling certification. The partnership was first [...]Read More...Oak Island · Oak Island Read Article

Portuguese Man o' War wash ashore in Oak Island

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OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY) –Beach officials in Oak Island are raising safety flags and urging caution after Portuguese man-o-war were found washing up on shore. Oak Island Water Rescue posted photos to social media this week, warning visitors that a yellow flag is flying for a moderate rip current risk — and now, a purple flag has been added to signal the presence of hazardous marine life. The Oak Island Fire Department’s Beach Safety Unit has been p…Oak Island · Oak Island Read Article