Pender County to hold public meeting on multi-use path
PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Pender County officials are asking for the community’s input on the planning and design phase for a proposed multi-use path along Country Club Drive. The proposed 3.91-mile path would connect Kiwanis Park to the Topsail Schools complex and is part of the East Coast...
Wilmington Target director supports $10K community giveback effort
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — It’s Women’s History Month, and WWAY wants to salute a business leader who runs a large retail company location that sells a lot of little things to help non-profit organizations throughout the Cape Fear. “Target is a big-box company, but Wilmington is...
5 Underrated Wilmington, North Carolina Restaurants that Are Absolutely Worth Trying
Wilmington, North Carolina, is a picturesque coastal city where the historic downtown riverfront meets the sandy shores of the Atlantic. Famous for its film industry (“Hollywood East”), beautiful beaches, and the USS North Carolina battleship, its food scene is often defined by tourist-focused seafood shacks. But if...
Resurfaced Hampstead pool project shifts focus again. Here’s the latest
A project planning to bring Pender County its first large, public swimming pool to one of the county's most populated areas has resurfaced once again. Jeff Beaudoin proposed an aquatic community center in Hampstead back in 2010 -- but plans never materialized. Then, in 2023, updated plans were submitted to the county...
Worker dies after falling from tree while on the job, police say
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) - A tree service worker died after falling from a tree in Wilmington on Friday. The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) said police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to a report of someone who had fallen from a tree at 8 a.m. The worker was found...
We The People: World War II historian says debated Nazi submarine attack in Kure...
KURE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - Most events in history are known to be true, but there’s one that only the waves and sand on one of our local beaches will know for sure. Did a German submarine attack a chemical plant in Kure Beach during World War II?. Along...
Wilmington city council shelves police request for patrol rifles, some councilmembers say timing isn’t...
In the resolution, WPD sought to purchase 180 rifles along with any accompanying accessories — including cases and car mounts — that would be needed for the switch. According to a WPD spokesperson, the exact make and model of the rifles had not yet been identified. WPD said...
🛒 Multiple Customer Service & Retail Jobs in Brunswick County
Brunswick County’s retail scene is buzzing this month, with several well-known employers hiring across the area. Whether you’re into beauty, wellness, or hands-on customer service, there’s something here for you.
Beloved Little River pizza shop moving to North Carolina soon
LITTLE RIVER, SC (WMBF) - A beloved Little River pizza shop known for authentic New York-style slices is packing up and heading just across the state line. Cutty’s Pizza, currently operating out of a former Speedway gas station along U.S. 17 in Little River, is moving to Calabash Commons, a new shopping plaza under...
New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office to receive LEAD program expansion
LEAD programs provide law enforcement alternatives to punitive action for addressing low-level, non-violent crimes that typically involve substance use issues.
