Wilmington leaders ask county to restart homelessness, affordable housing commitments
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A year after the city of Wilmington and New Hanover County announced a joint plan to address homelessness, Wilmington leaders are now calling on the county to restart commitments. In this year’s fiscal budget, the county cut $27,300 in funding to the Cape Fear Homeless...
Evacuation lifted as crews reopen South College Road after gas leak
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Crews are reopening South College Road after a gas leak caused evacuations and shut down the roadway, according to the Wilmington Fire Department (WFD). According to a spokesperson for WFD, a construction crew struck a line while digging in front of the AT&T store on College...
One person arrested following drug bust in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A three-month investigation by the Wilmington Police Department has resulted in the arrest of a 25-year-old man on multiple felony drug-trafficking charges. Andrew Beard was taken into custody Tuesday, Sept. 9, following the execution of a search warrant in the 1100 block of Greenwood Avenue. Police...
Saving NC’s Rare Venus Flytrap with a Documentary: “Flytrap Town”
“Flytrap Town” is a documentary about the people racing to save North Carolina’s wild Venus Flytrap. A fascinating new feature-length documentary, Flytrap Town, is currently in production in southeastern North Carolina. The film tells the story of the extraordinary the Venus Flytrap, a carnivorous plant that grows...
Wilmington City Council passes amended public camping ordinance
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Wilmington City Council has approved the first reading of a new ordinance during their meeting on Sept. 9 that bans sleeping or camping on city property from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. The ordinance passed 5-2 on first reading, with council members Salette Andrews and Kevin...
5 Things Wilmington Families Should Know About Guardianship
Navigating guardianship can feel overwhelming. Wilmington families often face tough choices about their loved ones’ futures. It’s crucial to understand what guardianship involves and how it can help protect the people you care about. You need clear and straightforward information to support your decisions. Here are...
NC landfills create hidden risk: PFAS-contaminated sludge and groundwater
On a warm July morning, Joe Suleyman — dressed in a neon vest, short sleeves and blue jeans — stood on a grassy hill in New Hanover County. White clouds drifted across a bright blue sky above a lush landscape. With water and forest in the distance, the pastoral scene could have been a county park or a quiet stretch...
Town of Carolina Beach warns of possible tidal flooding through Sept. 20
CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - The Town of Carolina Beach is warning residents to be mindful of flooding that may occur in the next two weeks. According to the town, the full moon and lunar perigee will cause higher-than-normal tides and increase the possibility of flooding in the low-lying areas of Carolina Beach...
Battleship North Carolina to shine red, white, and blue for Patriot Day
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Battleship North Carolina will be illuminated in red, white, and blue on the evening of Thursday, September 11, in observance of Patriot Day and in memory of those lost in the tragic events of September 11, 2001. “The Battleship is North Carolina’s World War...
NCDOT to place weight restrictions on vehicles on Southport-Fort Fisher ferry
SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) -The NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will now have the Southport-Fort Fisher ferry operate under new weight restrictions until further notice. Any vehicles over 18 tons are not allowed on the ramp, including tractor-trailers, dump trucks, heavy machinery, fuel tankers and similar...
