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NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A 2-year-old, unnamed Great Pyrenees from the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office (NHCSO) Animal Services Unit is looking for her forever home. She is described as a sweet, happy and affectionate dog. Those interested in adopting her are encouraged to visit the NHCSO...

HOLLY RIDGE, Onslow County — The Town of Holly Ridge will hold several public hearings during a Special Called Town Council meeting on Thursday, February 19, 2026, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Holly Ridge Community Center, located at 404 Sound Road. The hearings...

LELAND, NC (WWAY)– In recent weeks, there has been a significant amount of trash collecting in the drainage ditch that runs parallel to Highway 17, heading west in Leland. There are numerous plastic bags, glass bottles, and other debris — most likely blown out from passing cars and trucks along the busy stretch of...

If road trips had a soundtrack, North Carolina’s hot dog counters would be the chorus you sing long after the last bite. A playlist of snap, sizzle, and stories that feel like a mixtape you found in your older cousin’s glove box. I spent a week chasing steam...

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - Nigel Edge is scheduled to appear in court Friday, Feb. 6, for a Rule 24 hearing in connection with the September mass shooting at American Fish Company. The hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. at the Brunswick County Courthouse in Courtroom 007. The Rule 24 hearing...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Cape Fear Community College is expanding its Bridge to Independence Program, aimed at helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities prepare for greater independence and meaningful employment. College officials said the program is designed to support participants as they...

PENDER COUNTY (WWAY) — One of the most anticipated and popular festivals of the year is kicking off in Pender County. “I mean, this is a milestone event,” said Matthew Woods. Moores Creek National Battlefield Superintendent Matthew Woods is talking about the First in Freedom Festival, a week-long...

The North Carolina Board of Education voted Thursday to send Cape View Leadership Academy’s charter appeal back to the Charter Schools Review Board for further, limited consideration. The move adopts a recommendation from an appeals panel but stops short of reversing the initial decision to block the school. “The...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center responded to a complaint posted on social media which alleged the conditions at one of its facilities for patients was deplorable. Adam Rodriguez made the complaint advocating for his father receiving treatment at the facilities. Rodriguez...

NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — While the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mother has garnered national attention, the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is currently working two missing person cases reported just this morning. Gagian “Gage” Corey was last seen on January 30th, and John Shivar was last...