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BOLIVIA, NC (WWAY) — On January 6th, 1960, National Airlines Flight 2511 crashed near Galloway Road in Bolivia. 66 years later, a memorial plaque was unveiled at the Bolivia Volunteer Fire Department station honoring the victims and recognizing the residents who responded in the aftermath. Brunswick County...

Ben Schachtman: So, Nikolai, we covered this story when it first came out in December of last year. Pender County discovered it had lost roughly $667,000 in a fraud scheme where a scammer impersonated a county vendor. They've kept pretty mum about it until Monday's meeting. What all did they share?

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WBTW) — A Maxton man will spend 14 years in federal prison for selling drugs to undercover agents and illegally possessing a gun, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said Tuesday. Lloyd Kinston Locklear Jr., 36, pleaded guilty on April 9, 2024 and was sentenced last month. “Drug dealers who flood our...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College announced that Rock and Roll Hall of Famer David Lee Roth will perform live in the Spring. The concert will take place at The Wilson Center on May 12th at 7 in the evening. As the voice...

Pender County officials said Monday night they have implemented new security measures after scammers stole $650,000 in public funds.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - North Carolina ranks at or near the bottom in education funding categories despite being one of the wealthiest states in the country, according to the Education Law Center’s 2025 “Making the Grade” report. The report ranks states on funding level, the spending per...

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — New Hanover County Fire Rescue is taking part in the annual Fill the Boot campaign, raising money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. According to a news release, firefighters will be out in the community through Thursday, collecting donations at intersections and other locations....

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) -The Endowment has opened its spring application cycle for the 2026 Community Grants Program, where organizations within New Hanover County can receive grants of $5,000 to $15,000, with up to $500,000 available. “The program supports organizations working to strengthen New Hanover County and...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) has announced its lineup for its 12th annual International Film Festival. The Humanities and Education Department will present all nine films at Union Station in Room U-170 from Jan. 27 through Feb. 5. All screenings are free and open to the...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A new weight loss option is now available for people seeking alternatives to weekly injections. The Wegovy pill became available on Monday, offering the first oral option for a medication previously only available as a weekly injectable. The FDA approved plans for the pill late last month.