Mobile laundry service provides dignity for Wilmington’s homeless
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Inside a small trailer in downtown Wilmington, Layla Perez sorts through piles of dirty clothes, preparing for another morning of washing and folding. Perez serves as the emergency assistance specialist for Catholic Charities of the Cape Fear Region. She and volunteers operate the Clean...
New Hanover enters agreement to conserve Cape Fear River west bank
New Hanover County will consider spending millions to conserve a tract of land along the west bank of the Cape Fear River . The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners will vote on approving the purchase of 28.55 acres just north of Battleship North Carolina at a regular meeting on Dec. 15. County staff have...
The forever chemical TFA could cause irreversible harm. In Eastern North Carolina, it’s everywhere.
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. Forever War, Part 2: This story is published in partnership with WHQR, a nonprofit radio station and NPR affiliate in Wilmington. It...
Attention Leland Residents: New Fire Lane Rules and Fines Now in Effect
The Town of Leland is enforcing stricter fire lane regulations. Drivers are required to keep fire lanes clear at all times. Starting this week, the Leland Police Department will issue $25 civil citations to vehicles parked or idling in marked fire lanes. State citations may also be issued in some cases.
Wilmington Police K9 to receive donated body armor
Kraken’s vest was sponsored by Sally and Bill Holliday of Wilmington, and the vest will have the embroidered sentiment “Born to Love-Trained to Serve-Loyal Always.”
Welcome Home Angel helps young Leland man be more independent with home improvements
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — A young man and his family received an early Christmas present on Wednesday, courtesy of Welcome Home Angel. The non-profit helped Manni Dominguez. He is a 21-year-old man with autism and will now have a bit more independence at home. As part of the project,...
‘Had to control the chaos’: Southport police chief reflects on mass shooting that shook...
SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - For Southport Police Chief Todd Coring, every day on the job continues a family legacy. His father and grandfather both served as the police chief of Southport. “You hear people say, ‘Oh this is my town,’ or you know, ‘I’m the chief,’ but this really is...
Hidden holiday wonderland lights up new bar on Wrightsville Avenue
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – It’s time to deck the halls in the Cape Fear region and a new bar is ready to go with thousands of twinkling Christmas lights. Behind an unsuspecting fridge door, a room of holiday magic awaits. Hundreds of ornaments, thousands of colorful lights, nutcrackers...
Frances Weller to continue holiday toy and bike drive at Walmart locations on Friday
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A holiday toy and bike drive to help children in the Cape Fear region continues tomorrow with collection events at two Walmart locations. WECT’s Frances Weller was live at the Walmart Supercenter in Leland on Thursday, Dec. 11, collecting donations for the drive. “The community...
After 15-year hiatus, classic Wilmington indie rock band still glows
The stars are always out there, shining whether you can see them or not. Wilmington indie rock band Glow in the Dark Scars was out there all along, too. They just didn't play a show for about 15 years. That all changed Nov. 1 when Glow in the Dark Scars opened the Dram Jam music festival at Dram Tree Tavern in...
