Daughter shares heartbreak after mother’s arrest in credit union robbery
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY-TV) – As Crystal Anderson sits on a knitted blanket her mother made for her, she looks back at the childhood she once had. Her mother, Rhonda West had her when she was just 16-years-old. Despite being a teenaged mother, Anderson said she was a good mom.
Open Your Homes and Hearts: The Dogs Of Wilmington, NC Need You!
Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of wilmington..
Madden Remains Furman Leader Saturday At Landfall Tradition
WILMINGTON, N.C. -- Furman sophomore Jenna Madden (+6) moved into a tie for 52nd Saturday at UNC Wilmington's Landfall Tradition, which is being held at the par 72, 6,106 yard Country Club of Landfall's Pete Dye Course in Wilmington, N.C. Madden, a native of McKinney, Texas, teed off on No....
Burgaw Board Completes Civility Program to Support Respectful Local Governance
The Town of Burgaw Board of Commissioners has completed the North Carolina League of Municipalities’ Commit to Civility Program. The program aims to help municipal leaders communicate respectfully and address local governance challenges.
Federal Grants Bring New Equipment and More Firefighters to Burgaw Fire Department
In late September 2025, the Burgaw Fire Department in North Carolina received nearly $1 million through two federal grants from FEMA: the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant. The AFG will be used to install a new exhaust capture system in the...
Former Wilmington machine shop building could become local landmark
An old brick building that tells a story about Wilmington’s economic development over the course of three centuries could become a local historic landmark. The Wilmington Historic Preservation Commission gave its approval to designate the former Wilmington Iron Works machine shop building a local landmark by a 7-0...
Entertainer Jason Aycock on dance, directing, and Wilmington’s theatre community
Jason Aycock is an entertainer based out of Wilmington who has been performing in various media for over 20 years. He grew up in his mother’s dance studio and has trained in tap, clogging, jazz, hip-hop, and theatre dance. He began doing theatre in school and through church and went on to receive a BFA in musical...
New Hanover County Special Olympics brings together athletes of all abilities for fall games
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Kids of all different abilities came together at Wilmington’s Legion Stadium to celebrate inclusivity at the New Hanover County Special Olympics. Athletes participated in activities like dancing and soccer across six different stations during the fall games. Over the past two weeks, more...
Kentucky Tied for Second, Two Wildcats Tied for Fifth after The Landfall Tradition First...
WILMINGTON, N.C. – A pair of sophomore golfers are tied for fifth place at The Landfall Tradition, while the University of Kentucky women’s golf team is in a share of second place out of 18 teams after the first round Friday. Playing at the Landfall Country Club in...
No. 5 Demon Deacons Kick Off Competition in Wilmington
No. 5 Wake Forest is currently tied for seventh place, three strokes off the lead after one round at the Landfall Tradition in Wilmington, N.C. Graduate student Morgan Ketchum leads the team with a T5 finish at two under par, recording five birdies and a clean front nine. Sophomore Chloe Kovelesky sits at T22 after...
