The History of the Battleship North Carolina
The Massacre of 1898: The impact of Wilmington's deadly coup still felt today. How the tragic events continue to influence Wilmington today and what lessons we can learn from it. Honoring service members laid to rest at the Wilmington National Cemetery. Updated: 7 hours ago. "It really does allow us...
Labor unions met all across NC for Labor Day
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Labor organizations across the Tar Heel state held rallies today to celebrate Labor Day. In downtown Wilmington, dozens of people gathered this morning at Thalian Hall in Innes Park on North Third Street. A number of people participated in what they called — a “workers...
Shells with a Second Life
Ghost Fleet Oyster Company’s mission to feed the coast, rebuild reefs, and protect North Carolina’s waters. At Ghost Fleet Oyster Company, the flavor of their oysters speaks for themselves. There’s a word for it, merroir, derived from the French word “mer,” meaning sea. For environmentalists and food connoisseurs...
‘Sense of closure’: Family remembers local organ donor who died after going into cardiac...
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - 4,000 people are still waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant in North Carolina alone. One man who recently died in our area is able to help at least three of those people. “My dad was the biggest jokester ever, everyone described him as their ray of...
Fall events happening around the Cape Fear region
SOUTHEASTERN N.C. (WECT) - Towns, cities, and organizations are inviting the community to get into the autumnal spirit with fun events across the region. The Town of Shallotte will be hosting its Markey on Mulberry on Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mulberry Park. The event will...
Southport Animal Protective Services to host ‘Paws 4 A Cause’ event
"It really does allow us to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice." The spokesperson states that the rural residency program brings medical residents to rural communities to help address the shortage of primary care physicians. ASPCA files complaint against Columbus Co. woman accused of animal cruelty....
Holly Ridge residents to discuss annexation at community meeting
HOLLY RIDGE, Onslow County —Happening on Tuesday, September 2, in Onslow County, residents of Holly Ridge are invited to a public information session on annexation concerns. The meeting will take place at the Holly Ridge Community Center at 6:30 p.m., where attendees can hear updates, ask questions, and share their...
Investigators seize firearms, drugs found in Cerro Gordo home
Honoring service members laid to rest at the Wilmington National Cemetery. "It really does allow us to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice." The spokesperson states that the rural residency program brings medical residents to rural communities to help address the shortage of primary care physicians....
Sunday Edition: Let’s Really Talk About Our Homelessness Problem
Earlier this summer, Wilmington City Councilman Luke Waddell proposed what’s been called a ‘camping ban,’ an ordinance that would create low-level criminal penalties for sleeping on city property, including surface parking lots (whether in a vehicle or not), as well as a host of other issues already covered by...
Man charged after allegedly breaking into New Hanover County woman’s home
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Deputies with the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man who allegedly broke into a woman’s home this weekend. It occurred at 4406 Southfield Court in the Northchase Subdivision on Saturday at 6:13 p.m. A spokesman for the sheriff’s office...
