Canadian man charged with illegally voting in U.S. elections
The event will provide education and awareness about the realities of overdose. Wilmington Police say a driver crashed a car into Burnett’s Vapor Thursday night. CFCC is holding the ceremony to honor the victims, survivors, and first responders of the 9/11 attacks. West Pender Middle School lifts shelter-in-place....
20 years since Katrina: Local residents detail first-hand accounts of devastating storm
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Friday marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina roared ashore along the Gulf Coast, forever changing the landscape and countless lives. Katrina made landfall near Grand Isle, Louisiana as a category 3 hurricane with sustained winds of 125 miles per hour in the early morning hours of August 29, 2005....
Police Chief Jim Hock set to retire after a decade of service to Burgaw
BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — Chief of Police Jim Hock spent a large part of Friday cleaning out his desk and saying goodbye to his colleagues. Hock has spent ten years serving as the town’s chief. He has been working alongside the new chief, James Rowell, all this month...
5 North Carolina Seafood Buffets That’ll Catch Your Craving Instantly
North Carolina’s coastline offers some of the freshest seafood you’ll ever taste. When hunger strikes and you’re craving mountains of crab legs, shrimp, and local fish specialties, nothing satisfies like an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet. These five standout spots across the Tar Heel State serve up oceanic feasts...
‘Our parents told us don’t go’: 62nd Anniversary of “The March on Washington”
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - August 28, 1963, is when the March on Washington took place. Decades later, the community reflects on how that demonstration was a crucial part of United States history. People traveled far and wide to Washington, D.C., and one of the activists in attendance lives in Wilmington.
Junior’s Deli to bring fresh flavors to West Courthouse Avenue in Burgaw
BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — A new place to dine will be opening soon in Downtown Burgaw. Junior’s Deli is located on West Courthouse Avenue in what used to be the offices for The Pender Chronicle Newspaper. Over the years, the building has deteriorated, but it’s been completely renovated....
$6M in grant funding awarded to nonprofits across New Hanover County
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Endowment has awarded eight nonprofits in New Hanover County a total of $6 million in grant money to go toward youth programs, community safety, access to health services, and more. According to The Endowment, three of the grants awarded aim to support youth programs and...
New drama series ‘The Runarounds’ about a real-life NC rock band streaming soon
A new show is bringing North Carolina into the spotlight. Inspired by the real band of the same name comes “The Runarounds,” a music drama from the creators of “Outer Banks.” Set and filmed along the Carolina coast, the new original series tells the story of a group of Wilmington teens who come together as a rock...
Pet of the Week: Sable from Paws Place Dog Rescue
WINNABOW, N.C. (WECT) - Sable, a 1-year-old hound mix from Paws Place Dog Rescue, is looking for her forever home. Sable is described as affectionate, outgoing, curious, and energetic. She is spayed, microchipped, and up-to-date on all vaccines. If you are interested in adopting Sable, contact Paws Place Dog Rescue...
Nearly 70-acre nature preserve donated to Pender County
Nearly 70 acres have been donated to Pender County , paving the way for future public green space and recreation. Pender County has officially acquired the Abbey Nature Preserve, according to a news release from the county. Mungo Homes, a home builder based in Columbia, South Carolina, donated the 62-acre preserve...
