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Wintry Wednesday

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Ice is shown Wednesday morning covering the surface of Hancock Creek in Havelock. After several days of lows in the teens and 20s, the air temperature was around 46 degrees Fahrenheit when the photo was taken. The National Weather Service Newport office predicts temperatures in the area to continue to warm with highs by Friday and Saturday approaching or exceeding 70 degrees. Photo: Capt. Gordon Churchill

About Capt. Gordon Churchill

Gordon Churchill is a lifetime angler and longtime guide on the North Carolina coast. He has written about fishing in various publications for more 30 years. He is the author of two books, "Flyfishing The Southeast Coast" and "Speckled Trout In The Surf." He currently resides in Carteret County.

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