Power restored at Pender County facilities in Burgaw
PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Power has been restored at Pender County facilities in Burgaw, according to county officials. County officials said services have returned to normal operations following the outage. “Pender County appreciates residents’ patience during the service disruption,” county officials wrote in a...
Local Government Commission to consider Wilmington, Brunswick County financing requests
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The Local Government Commission is scheduled to meet Wednesday to review several financing requests, including proposals tied to projects in Wilmington and Brunswick County. The commission is responsible for approving most debt issued by local governments and public authorities in...
Mobile Argument Ends with Arrest
An argument on the road ended up with a Bolton man facing charges after he allegedly resisted deputies while impaired and trespassing. Berryon Baulkman, 41, of 87 14th St, Bolton, was charged with second degree trespassing, resisting an officer and to counts of assault on a public official, according to Detention...
New Hanover County ranks as the fourth-highest county in liquor sales across the state
Live recording for VODNew Hanover County is one of North Carolina’s leading counties for liquor sales, with about $72.6 million in annual purchases, according to a new report by the state auditor’s office.
Nearly 70,000 customers petition for Duke Energy audit after record-cold winter drove bills up
Duke Energy customers are frustrated after a spike in electric bills. Many customers reported seeing statements significantly higher than expected.
Future Islands Are Touring North Carolina — Is Local “In” Again?
When Future Islands recently announced a tour focused almost entirely within one state — North Carolina — it quietly pointed to an idea that’s been gaining traction across the live music ecosystem, related to something we've previously talked about a few times. The tour, first reported by...
📅 Burgaw Board of Adjustment to review accessory apartment permit April 16
The Burgaw Board of Adjustment will hold a special meeting on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 5:30 PM at the Burgaw Town Center (108 E. Wilmington Street). The board will consider a minor special use permit request for an accessory apartment/dwelling unit at 1775 E. Wilmington Street in the R-12 Residential District.
Burn ban issued in Belville amid high fire risk
BELVILLE, NC (WWAY) — The Town of Belville has issued a town-wide burn ban effective Monday, March 30 at 3:30 p.m., citing elevated wildfire risk. The action follows guidance from the North Carolina Forest Service, which has classified the region’s fire danger as “high” and implemented a statewide ban on open burning...
🛒 Multiple Customer Service Jobs in New Hanover County
The Wilmington job scene is buzzing with new openings in customer service and retail. Whether you like helping people face-to-face or keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, there’s something here for you.
🔥 Burn Ban in Effect Across Oak Island
A temporary burn ban is now in effect for all areas within the Town of Oak Island, announced on March 29, 2026. The ban prohibits all open burning and cancels all previously submitted Beach Bonfire Permits.
