Pender County Commissioners hear update on EMS merger, changes to retirement system
BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — In Pender County, the upcoming EMS merger to consolidate emergency medical services and fire protection under county operation could affect some workers’ retirement benefits. Gregory Grayson, a representative with North Carolina Fire Chiefs Consulting, presented an update to county commissioners...
Man arrested on weapon of mass destruction charge in New Hanover County
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - New Hanover County deputies arrested a man for a felony charge of possessing a weapon of mass destruction. Edward James Timothy Joynt, 31, was taken into custody on Saturday, Feb. 14, on charges related to an anonymous tip received in May 2023, according to the New Hanover County...
Man charged after disturbance with knife at Market Street children’s clinic
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A Wilmington man is facing multiple charges after police say he entered a children’s clinic with a knife and later attempted to stab an officer Wednesday morning. According to the Wilmington Police Department, officers responded just before 9 a.m. to the 3000 block of...
Former Wilmington Police Department officer sentenced for hitting his girlfriend with his vehicle
In July 2023, off-duty Wilmington Police Department officer Darryl Gregory Warren was arrested after he struck his girlfriend with his personal vehicle. Witnesses described Warren driving his Toyota Tundra through a parking lot near the Costco in midtown Wilmington, where he allegedly struck a tree and another...
Two killed in crash involving motorcycle on Oleander Drive
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) has confirmed that two people were killed in a crash involving two SUVs and a motorcycle that closed parts of Oleander Drive on Wednesday afternoon. According to WPD, police officers, firefighters and Novant EMS were dispatched to a crash around 1:45...
Port City Java Acquired By New Owners
Wilmington-headquartered coffee chain Port City Java is now under new ownership. As of Jan. 30, the company began operating under the ownership of PCJ Holdings LLC, according to a news release from the company. A company representative declined to disclose the financial terms of the acquisition or the membership of...
New Hanover County Commissioners split vote on funding park project
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - New Hanover County commissioners voted 3-2 Monday to contribute $1 million toward purchasing 25 acres on Greenville Loop Road for a new park. The deal, which also includes $1 million from the City of Wilmington and $7.75 million from the New Hanover Community Endowment, totals $9.75 million.
City of Wilmington media mailbox offline amid rising local cyberattacks
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The City of Wilmington says it is taking its media mailbox offline while conducting a proactive security review in response to a wave of cyberattacks on local governments in the Cape Fear region. The temporary shutdown of the city’s external email access is part of...
Brunswick Co. Sheriff’s Office seeks community help identifying larceny suspect
The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is asking for the public’s help in identifying a larceny suspect who allegedly stole from the Belville ABC Store.
Amid record growth, groups protect tracts from development
More people moved to North Carolina last year from different parts of the country than any other state in the nation. North Carolina’s population grew by almost 150,000 people, trailing behind only Texas and Florida, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates released last month. Supporter Spotlight. An All Inclusive...
