Brunswick Co. commissioners to consider Fourth of July funding, debris burning regulations
The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on Monday, April 6, at 3 p.m. at the David R. Sandifer Administration Building.
The latest Wilmington-area restaurant, bar openings and closings
From new coffee trailers to unexpected goodbyes, the Wilmington-area restaurant scene continues to grow and change. Recent weeks have brought a wave of activity in Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender counties. Local diners have new cafés, casual eateries and regional brands to choose from, as well as roving food trucks...
Mom and boyfriend charged at NC coast after girl dunked under surf at Sunset...
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A North Carolina mother and her boyfriend are facing child abuse charges after a Friday afternoon report that a little girl was held upside down with her face under the surf beneath a Sunset Beach pier along the Brunswick County coast, police said. The incident was reported just after 6:30 p.m....
Sunday Afternoon: Level 1 Severe Storm Risk Expands Across North Carolina, Virginia, and South...
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA — An updated forecast has expanded the Level 1 severe weather risk westward for Sunday, now covering a much larger portion of the region. The primary concern will be damaging wind gusts and pockets of small hail as storms develop during the afternoon hours. Risk Area...
🏥 Multiple Healthcare Jobs in New Hanover County, NC – Travel & Local Roles
Healthcare hiring is strong in New Hanover County right now, with opportunities for both local professionals and travelers. Whether you’re a clinician, tech, or admin pro, Wilmington has several solid openings worth a look.
Proposed development could bring changes and more traffic to Scotts Hill
A proposed development in Pender County recently resurfaced with new plans, and it's bigger than before. If approved, it will bring another residential community to one of the county's most rapidly densifying areas. The development, called Point South, is located in Scotts Hill, just over the New Hanover-Pender...
New Hanover County seeks design firms for former Cape Fear Museum repurpose project
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) -New Hanover County is soliciting qualifications from firms to provide design services for repurposing the old site of the Cape Fear Museum of History and Science. The project will transition the building from a primarily public-facing building to a collections and internal operations site,...
Rezoning paves way for Brunswick town’s first grocery store
One recent approval has carved a trail for a small Brunswick County town to see its first grocery store and modern retail center. A new commercial district with a grocery store as its anchor will soon take shape in Bolivia, joining the few operating businesses that currently reside in the small town. Soon, both...
Southport shooting suspect faces hearings on death penalty eligibility
BOLIVIA, N.C. (WECT) - The man accused of killing three people in a mass shooting at an outdoor bar in Southport is scheduled for two court hearings next week. Court records indicate Nigel Edge has an administrative hearing Monday and a Rule 24 motion hearing on Tuesday. Edge is accused...
End of an era: Wilmington bar to close due to road expansion project
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) — A popular bar in Wilmington is about to be hit with a wrecking ball and will be closing up. On state owned property, no trespassing signs are posted adjacent to the Greenfield Yacht Club on the busy Carolina Beach Road, one that’s travelled often by Wilmington resident Tommy Milligan.
