New Hanover County elections director resigns abruptly, citing health reasons
On Monday night, after a half-hour closed session, the New Hanover County Board of Elections sent a press release, announcing the retirement of Elections Director Rae Hunter-Havens. In a statement, Board Chair Jamie Getty said, “Rae has given years of service to this community, and we appreciate her commitment to...
New Hanover County Schools receives $2.7 million grant to support teachers
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Endowment has awarded New Hanover County Schools $2.7 million in grant funding to hire up to 14 school specialists designed to support teachers. These school specialists will aim to provide more targeted attention that school officials believe will ultimately increase graduation...
Wilmington man faces trafficking charges after police interrupt alleged drug injection
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A man has been charged with multiple drug offenses after Wilmington police reportedly saw him trying to inject narcotics. According to the Wilmington Police Department (WPD), officers saw a man outside of a closed restaurant in the 500 block of Market Street just before midnight on Oct. 8.
Energy policy experts debate North Carolina’s data center question, plus a big win for...
Energy experts gathered in Raleigh this week for the annual Making Energy Work Conference, hosted by the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association. “The biggest thing right now, everybody — Virginia, Kentucky, North Carolina — everyone’s chasing data centers. And particularly data centers to support AI,” said...
Six charged, over $508,000 in stolen property recovered in Brunswick County larceny bust
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Six people have been charged with larceny after law enforcement recovered more than $508,000 worth of stolen property. According to the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office, “104 total charges have been filed, and investigators have recovered more than $508,000 worth of stolen property,...
First Alert Forecast: coastal storm to significantly impact October’s second weekend
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Low pressure will shape your First Alert Forecast as it forms off the Carolina Coast Friday, intensify as it wobbles north Saturday, and only slowly loosens its grip and influence on the Cape Fear Region Sunday and Monday. For Friday: expect thickening clouds, patchy rain late,...
NC man found with presumed fentanyl in groin area: Warrants
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A man was arrested for trafficking in fentanyl last weekend. Cary Evan Shreve, 37, of Southport, North Carolina was charged with trafficking in fentanyl, according to booking records. On Oct. 4, officers observed a suspicious vehicle in the Exxon Gas Station parking lot in...
‘Very concerning’: Indigo Farms voices concerns on proposed Highway 31 extension in Horry County
LITTLE RIVER, S.C. (WBTW) — A farmer in Little River is concerned about what the plans to extend Highway 31 could do to her and her family’s farm. A nearly $800 million project to extend Highway 31 includes routes that would cross state lines through Indigo farms in Horry County. The proposed project will extend […]
Wilmington earmarks $1 million for park acquisition
On Tuesday night, council voted 6-1 to earmark up to $1 million for a new park, but it’s still unclear exactly where this property may be. City Manager Becky Hawke explained to the council that they need to seek help from other sources to make it happen. “If we...
Simpsons writer Bill Oakley hosts unique charity dinner in Carolina Beach this weekend
CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Emmy-winning writer Bill Oakley, best known for his work on The Simpsons and Futurama, is bringing his love of unusual American foods to Carolina Beach this Saturday with a charity dinner supporting Ocean Cure. Oakley, who served as head writer during The Simpsons’ “Golden...
