Concerned residents and business owners hold informational session about Eastwood Rd overpass project
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — More than a dozen concerned residents and business owners gathered for an information session regarding a controversial planned construction project in Wilmington. According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, the project would consist of a 30-foot-tall overpass along Eastwood...
Burton Selected As Fire Marshal Association’s Eastern Region Director
The N.C. Fire Marshals Association (NCFMA) has announced that Pender County Fire Marshal Amy Burton has been selected as the association’s eastern region director, making her the first woman to hold this leadership position in the region, according to a news release. Her two-year term officially began Jan. 1.
Man dead after shooting in Creekwood neighborhood
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Police have identified the victim who died after a shooting in the Creekwood neighborhood on Monday evening. According to the Wilmington Police Department, officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation in the 800 block of Emory Street shortly after 6 p.m. on Jan. 26 and found a man with a...
North Carolina grandfather accused of drugging ice cream indicted on new charges
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - A former chair of a county elections board in eastern North Carolina was recently indicted on three new charges after allegedly drugging his granddaughter’s and her friend’s ice cream. James Yokeley Jr. was additionally charged on Jan. 20 with intentional child abuse...
Donna Gregory’s Extraordinary People: The historian behind Wilmington’s WWII Heritage City honor
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — At 91 years old, Wilbur Jones is still working to preserve the history that shaped his life and the city that raised him. Jones, a Navy veteran, historian and lifelong Wilmington resident, is the latest honoree in Donna Gregory’s Extraordinary People of the Cape Fear. His decades-long work has...
The 5AM Club: Charlotte Named North Carolina’s Earliest-Rising City; Wilmington Ranks Last
As productivity trends swing wildly between hustle culture and burnout, one movement keeps resurfacing: the 5AM Club, popularized by Robin Sharma’s bestselling book encourages people to reclaim their mornings through discipline, focus, and early starts. But in 2025, how many people were truly living it? PDF Expert, a...
Shop ‘Til You Drop: North Carolina’s Best Flea Markets
North Carolina’s flea markets are full of surprises and treasures waiting to be discovered. Walk down the aisles, and you’ll find vintage finds, handmade crafts, quirky collectibles, and all kinds of unique goodies. Looking for antique furniture, fresh produce, or one-of-a-kind souvenirs? You’ll find it here. Each...
TRAFFIC ALERT: Two-vehicle crash reported at Pine Grove and Oleander in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Emergency crews and police responded to a two-vehicle crash Monday night at the intersection of Pine Grove and Oleander. No injuries were reported in the crash, according to the Wilmington Police Department. The intersection has since reopened.
As temperature begins to drop, Warming Shelter ILM gets ready to open for a...
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– On Saturday, volunteers helped set up food, cots, and blankets to help those without a home at Grace United Methodist Church. Ahead of a very cold week, the Warming Shelter ILM is planning to be open each night, until January 31st. With the shelter being open...
A look at what’s in New Hanover County Schools’ legal bills
Starting work in 2024, the Crossley firm will continue to represent the district, and mainly spend their time in court acquiring funds from bond forfeitures (last year, NHCS received $1.6 million), attending board meetings and employee and student hearings, and counseling on open lawsuits against the district....
