The Eagle’s Dare bar owner faces violation for cargo container
WILMINGTON, NC — Joseph Apkarian is the owner of, “The Eagle’s Dare,” on 3rd street downtown. He is facing a violation from the City of Wilmington due to a cargo container that sits on the property. The cargo container outside is painted white, with red decals matching the building’s aesthetics.
Coastal cleanup project targets abandoned boats in North Carolina waters
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Federal agencies are moving ahead to remove and dispose of 12 abandoned and derelict vessels (ADVs) in four North Carolina counties, including New Hanover County. The North Carolina Coastal Federation received funding from the BoatUS Foundation as part of a national effort to remove hundreds...
Delco Man Charged with Indecent Liberties
A Delco man faces charges of indecent liberties with a minor stemming from an incident in November. Timothy Showalter, 27, was arrested on outstanding warrants of indecent liberties with a minor and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. He was released after posting a $20,000 secured bond, according to...
WECT provides the latest updates on this weekend’s potential winter weather
SOUTHEASTERN N.C. (WECT) - A wintry storm system is expected to move across the Carolinas this weekend with subfreezing temperatures to follow. WECT’s Jon Evans and WECT meteorologist Eric Davis will be live at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 21, to discuss the latest trends on the expected winter weather.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Crashes impacting traffic on Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Multiple crashes are impacting traffic on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge (CFMB) on Wednesday morning. According to the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), there are crashes in the inbound and outbound lanes at the base of CFMB. CFMB is down to one lane on both...
Pender County teen arrested on felony hit-and-run, assault charges
PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A Pender County teen faces multiple charges, including felony hit-and-run with injury and misdemeanor assault with a deadly weapon, following his arrest Monday. Octavio Santiago-Ramos, 18, of Rocky Point, was arrested Jan. 19 by the Pender County Sheriff’s Office on six charges. The...
Say goodbye to Family Dollar store as discount retailer prepares to close doors for...
A BELOVED discount store has announced it will shut up shop for good, after nearly half a century of service. The Family Dollar at Clairmont Shopping Center in Leland made the heartbreaking decision to close at the end of February. Located near Piggly Wiggly, Family Dollar spokeswoman Janella Escobar announced...
UPDATE: One dead after crash involving school bus on NC-53
PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — According to Pender County Schools a school bus was involved in a vehicle crash on NC Highway 53 in the Maple Hill area. There were 24 students and one driver on board at the time of the incident according to Pender County Schools. The...
Brunswick Town NSDAR celebrates 50th anniversary
SUPPLY, NC (WWAY) — Brunswick Town Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution marked its 50th anniversary at their January meeting with a look back at the chapter’s history. Discussions began about forming a chapter in Brunswick County from several women who were members of Wilmington’s Stamp...
NHC Landfill to be filled within 30 years, according to presentation
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Trash is something many of us roll out to the curb every week and rarely think about where it ends up. But at the current rate, the New Hanover County landfill will be filled within the next 30 years. During last week’s New Hanover County...

















