North Carolina Sees Milder Monday With Scattered Clouds, Cooler Piedmont Temperatures, and Low 60s...
UNITED STATES – Weather conditions across North Carolina are shifting modestly this Monday, bringing a mix of scattered clouds, partial clearing, and a noticeable temperature split across the state, according to the forecast data shown. While much of the state experiences a calm and tranquil day, cloud cover in...
Addiction Recovery Center Plans New Facility On Oleander Drive
Tree House Recovery, an addiction recovery center, has plans to build a new multi-building treatment facility on Oleander Drive in Wilmington. Plans for the new facility include a dedicated gym, yoga studio, courtyard, clinical building and up to six group homes. The organization, which was founded in California in...
WECT INVESTIGATES: Pender County leaders address $650K payment scam
BURGAW, N.C. (WECT) - Pender County officials said Monday night they have implemented new security measures after scammers stole more than $650,000 in public funds meant for the Lower Cape Fear Water and Sewer Authority. The county’s manager, Colby Sawyer, and finance director, Meg Blue, told commissioners Monday the...
One man’s trash: thrifting gives old items new life and keeps them out of...
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — “One man’s trash, is another man’s treasure.”. Kellen Readshaw is an avid thrifter, finding joy deep within the racks. “I just want to kind of like zen out, disassociate, and just kind of like go through the racks,” said Readshaw.
Brunswick County begins 2026 with heartbreak
A fresh year in Brunswick County begins with tragedy , restaurant closings and more. The 2026 year has started and Brunswick residents are already seeing how the new year does not change everything, including the love for Brunswick beaches . After Leland was named among 20 of the safest and wealthiest retirement...
Wilmington man accused of breaking into NHRMC Medical Mall
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A Wilmington man faces charges after a breaking and entering at a Novant NHRMC medical diagnostic facility. Theodore Caspian-Lee James, 24, is charged with breaking and entering, larceny, and four counts of resisting a public officer. According to arrest records, James broke into the NHRMC...
Three charges dropped against man accused of drugging teens’ ice cream
Three of four charges filed against a man accused of placing drugs in two teenage girls' food have been dropped. James Yokeley Jr., 66, faced charges after video footage revealed that he had placed pills in their ice creams at a Wilmington Dairy Queen, according to an Aug. 27, 2025, news release from the Wilmington...
First round of The Endowment’s Community Grants Program open for applications
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Spring Cycle of The Endowment’s 2026 Community Grants Program is open for applications. The program offers flexible grant awards of $5,000 to $15,000 and a total of up to $500,000 available for distribution through this first cycle. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, public...
Community invited to 28th annual TreeFest at Independence Mall
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The 28th annual TreeFest is back at Independence Mall for the community to take part in. The event will be held at the JCPenney’s atrium on January 16th and 17th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or until inventory runs out. Each household can...
Monday Mix: One Million Cups, Spring Grant Cycles, and More!
Start your week off right by tuning into your curated Monday Mix: a look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and the North Carolina tech communities. This show is a part of The GrepBeat Podcast, where we share the latest and greatest stories, advice, and news in your region. We’re officially back from our break, and can’t...
