Farmers share concerns about highway extension project
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A highway extension project near the Carolina state line is raising some concerns among locals. The project is a collaboration between the South Carolina and North Carolina Department of Transportation (DOT) and would extend Carolina Bays Parkway (S.C. 31) from Highway 9 in Horry County...
North Carolina flags to be lowered in honor of ‘A&T Four’ civil rights pioneer...
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Flags in the state of North Carolina will be lowered to half-staff on Saturday in honor of a civil rights icon who helped to shape history in Greensboro. Major General Joseph McNeil, a Wilmington native, died at the age of 83, North Carolina A&T State University confirmed to FOX8 on...
Annual Pooch Plunge has another successful year
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Sunday was the last day of the annual Pooch Plunge at the Legion Center Pool. The annual Pooch Plunge had another successful day at the Legion Center Pool where dozens of pups and their owners came out today to enjoy the pool and foster community.
Narcotics investigators find possible fetal remains when executing search warrant, authorities say
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) - A narcotics investigation led investigators to the remains of two possible fetuses, according to authorities. The Wilmington Police Department reports that on Aug. 22, a search warrant was executed on a home on Wesley Avenue for narcotics violations. Authorities discovered what...
Key road open at NC coast nearly a year after 20+ inches of rain;...
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WNCN) — A key road at the North Carolina coast reopened last week, nearly a year after an unnamed weather system dumped 20 inches of rain in Brunswick and New Hanover counties, washing out many roads, damaging homes, triggering at least 120 rescues, and leaving at least one person dead. On Sept. 16,...
9 North Carolina Oyster Shacks That Locals Say Are Always Worth The Drive
Nothing quite matches the taste of fresh oysters enjoyed in a laid-back coastal setting, where the breeze carries the scent of saltwater and the sound of waves lingers in the background. Along North Carolina’s shoreline, seafood gems are tucked into fishing towns and beach communities, each with its own loyal...
North Carolina Man Gets Decades In Prison For Kidnapping And Rape Of 2 Women
Garrett Rogers Sentenced for 2021 Crimes Against Two Women; Sheriff Says Conviction Sends ‘Strong Message’. North Carolina man Garrett Christopher Rogers has been convicted and sentenced to prison for the kidnapping and rape of two women in 2021, the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office announced today. Rogers was...
Controlled burn to take place on Holly Shelter Gamelands
Powerball participation despite low odds of winning the large $1.80 billion prize. Saturday’s Powerball Jackpot is at $1.80 billion with an estimated cash value of $826.4 million. Updated: 2 hours ago. The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after two people were found dead in Castle Hayne.
Hall Finishes Fourth to Lead Trojans to a Fourth-Place Finish at the Wilmington Beach...
WILMINGTON - The University of Mount Olive men's cross country team finished fourth at the Wilmington Beach Blast hosted by UNC-Wilmington behind three top-15 finishes, led by Evan Hall, who finished fourth. Hall clocked in a 16:11.80 in the 5K, only four seconds within the third place finisher. In 12th...
First Alert Forecast: Sunday storm chance, temps tilting cooler
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Along and behind a passing cold front, shower and storm chances will vary from 60% Sunday to 10% Monday to 20% Tuesday, 30% Wednesday, 20% Thursday, and 10% Friday. After a spell of near-90-degree heat, expect daily high and and nightly low temperatures to breeze back to near 80 and the...
