Local health officials warn of winter storm dangers beyond icy roads
Not only are roads a concern during this winter storm, but even being outside for longer than a few minutes could have consequences.
Winter weather forces road closure in Leland
LELAND, N.C. (WECT) - The Leland Police Department has closed a roadway due to the winter weather. The department has closed Old Fayetteville Road between Basin and Skipper streets near the Highway 74 overpass. The department reported observing many vehicles losing control and crashing in the area during severe...
Firefighters give an update on an overturned oil tanker
Brunswick County, NC (WWAY) — Part of Highway 133 was shut down due to an overturned oil tanker on Friday, January 30th, after the tanker reached high speeds and overturned due to its weight. In a Facebook post, The Wilmington Fire Department said the tanker took significant damage from...
Jan. 31: WECT provides latest updates on extreme cold and wintry weather this weekend
WECT’s meteorologist Ella Tansey was live at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, to talk temperatures, dangerous wind chill values and snow.
Snow on Wilmington beaches as winter weather moves through
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH (WWAY) — WWAY was at the Oceanic Pier during high tide as waves were crashing ashore and snow flurries fell across the Wilmington area. Winds were blowing out of the north-northeast at approximately 21 mph, and snow had completely covered the sand along the beach. About an...
Warming Shelter ILM looking for kids cold-weather clothing
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — In a social media post, the Warming Shelter ILM is working to help local elementary schools collect kids clothing. Two elementary schools are in need of kid’s coast and cold-weather gear in kid’s sizes 5-18. If you are looking to donate hats, gloves,...
NCWorks, Novant Health to host hiring events across three counties
CAPE FEAR REGION, N.C. (WECT) - NCWorks Career Centers will partner with Novant Health to host three hiring events in February, giving job seekers access to employment opportunities at the health system’s regional medical facilities. The events will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. across Brunswick, Pender and...
Parents provide feedback during New Hanover County Schools budget town hall
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The New Hanover County Board of Education is working on its next budget, and on Wednesday evening, it asked for input from both parents and staff. The board held a budget town hall to allow staff an opportunity to share how the district is doing and to get feedback from parents.
Damaged valve leads to untreated wastewater discharge
More than 34,000 gallons of untreated wastewater is believed to have been discharged from a damaged sewer line tap in Calabash on Wednesday. The overflow was discovered shortly after 1 p.m. near 101 South Middleton Drive NW, according to a Brunswick County release. Brunswick County Public Utilities staff determined...
The Shrimp And Grits At This Restaurant In North Carolina Are Out-Of-This-World Delicious
In downtown Wilmington, a classic Southern diner awaits with a dish so heavenly it might make you weep tears of buttery, cheesy joy. The Dixie Grill, with its unassuming exterior and devoted local following, serves up shrimp and grits that could make even the most stoic North Carolinian break into spontaneous applause.
