County, city hold joint meeting on homelessness: No meaningful plan arises
Ben Schachtman: So Kelly. The New Hanover County Commission and the Wilmington City Council met today to discuss homelessness. How did it go?. Kelly...
‘There was no undermining:’ Superintendent sent memo to school board members about academy closure...
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Top administrators at New Hanover County Schools have faced criticism in recent months over the decision to close the Career...
Uncovering Wilmington’s Forgotten History: Podcast Explores 1898 Massacre and Legacy of Black Achievement
The podcast 'Scene on Radio' recently explored the 1898 Wilmington massacre. This event was a violent overthrow of a legally elected multi-racial government by...
Controlled burn planned for Carolina Beach State Park
CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) - A controlled burn will take place Thursday in Carolina Beach State Park. Impacted areas include the Flytrap Trail, Sugarloaf...
Local author publishes book about tales from retired sheriff’s office captain
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A new book by a local author shares the stories of a retired New Hanover County Sheriff's Office captain. Janice...
Waterline Brewing to host Wilmington Record Show
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The fifth bi-annual Wilmington Record Show is set for Feb. 17 at Waterline Brewing. The free-to-attend event will run from...
Wilmington, New Hanover leaders nix proposal for homelessness task force. Here’s why.
While city and county leaders agree that homelessness is a problem, they aren't ready for a concrete proposal to address the issue just yet....
Oak Island council takes big steps to preserve trees
Oak Island Town Council last month passed sweeping changes to a chapter in the code of ordinances that provides enhanced protection for the preservation...
County, local officials oppose insurance rate hikes
Local municipalities have registered their reactions to a proposed homeowners insurance rate increase: they don't like it one bit. The North Carolina Rate Bureau...
New manager must be ‘right fit’ at Oak Island
Oak Island Town Council entered 2024 with two new members and one big pair of shoes to fill. When Town Manager David Kelly announced...
