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BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) has changed some of its policies after a deadly 2025 crash involving a deputy killed a Leland woman. Sheriff Brian Chism confirmed at a recent candidate forum that the agency made policy changes after the Feb. 18, 2025...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Pender County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on Feb. 17. During the Tuesday meeting, commissioners voted unanimously to adopt a resolution that opposed the expansion of the Chemours Fayetteville Works Facility. Concerns have been raised that Chemours repeatedly...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington police say one person is in custody following a reported armed robbery Sunday evening. According to the Wilmington Police Department, officers responded around 6:30 p.m. to the 1100 block of Saint Andrews Drive after a robbery was reported. Police said officers set up a...

LELAND, NC (WAWY) — An update on an ongoing dispute between a Leland Town Council member and the town’s leadership. Town of Leland Council member Frank Pendleton made a statement in front of a packed room at Monday’s Town Council meeting. The town’s attorney is investigating, alleging...

There’s something magical about stepping into a historic brick building in small-town North Carolina and finding yourself surrounded by thousands of treasures from bygone eras. Burgaw Antique Place isn’t just another antique store—it’s a time machine disguised as a charming two-story emporium in the heart of Pender...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – During a New Hanover County Commissioners meeting on Monday, Novant Health provided a five-year outlook which included details on its Scotts Hill Medical Center. Novant announced on Monday the eight-story tower will open on Jun. 16. Come 2027, Novant will also reopen its Verizon call...

Two empty train cars derailed Friday near the South Front and Kidder Street rail crossing in downtown Wilmington.

BOLIVIA, NC (WWAY) — On Monday evening, the Brunswick County manager provided an update to the County Commissioners regarding in-county fire services, as many departments continue to struggle with underfunding. A couple of ideas being considered include implementing a fire tax, rather than a fire fee, or using $10...

Editor's note: (This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy. In the original version, a USA TODAY Restaurant of the Year from Asheville was omitted.) Three North Carolina restaurants, one in Wilmington and two in Asheville, made USA TODAY’s list of best restaurants in the country. The USA...

BOILING SPRING LAKES, N.C. (WECT) - The Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department is searching for a missing 17-year-old. The department wrote in a Facebook post Hayden “Stone” Dennis was last seen at 2 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 16, on East Boiling Spring Road. He was wearing a black hoodie and black jeans.