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CASTLE HAYNE, NC (WWAY)– The lawn mower, one of the greatest racing vehicles anyone could ever ride. In one of the most unique events to kick off the new year, Prosperity Motorplex hosted “New Year’s Mud Bash”, a free event for people to either participate in or watch.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A 24-year-old man was arrested after investigators said he broke into a medical diagnostic facility owned by Novant Health on S 17th Street. Theodore James allegedly stole items including keys, medical scrubs and decorations from employees’ desks, according to arrest records. The stolen...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)–“Don’t take the water and put it someplace else. Take it, use it, and use it for growth, but put it back that’s what all we are saying,” said New Hanover County Commissioner Rob Zapple, as he is just one of many people who disapprove of the request from the town of Fuquay Varina, to take water...

“I want to remember to journal. I want to remember to be still in between the chaos of living.” -Sidney Nykanen. On the far north end of Wrightsville Beach, a simple mailbox invites the passersby to “leave a note.” Over two decades later, it’s evolved into an iconic vessel for thousands of notes, shells, and...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Wilmington recorded 0.14 inches from 2026’s first rain system Saturday, and the rest of the Cape Fear Region received similar modest amounts. Next in your First Alert Forecast: a dry, warming high pressure system, with temperatures in the crisp 50s Sunday, frosty 30s Sunday night, milder 60s...

WHQR's Sunday Edition is a free weekly newsletter delivered every Sunday morning. You can sign up for Sunday Edition here. What’s in store for 2026? Only a fool would tell you with absolute certainty. But we do know some of the key stories that will impact us this year, from economic pressures to the upcoming...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The city of Wilmington will be working on two projects, which will have impacts on traffic. According to a Facebook post from the City of Wilmington, work will resume on the Kenan Fountain Restoration Project on Jan. 5. The work is located at the intersection of...

One person died and two others were injured in a shooting early Friday morning on Dixie Drive, according to the Leland Police Department (LPD).

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) — A third man has been arrested in connection with a shooting outside a Waffle House on New Year’s Day. Amondjai Jytez Mallette, 18, was arrested Thursday, Jan. 2, by the Wilmington Police Department. Jacquae Taijhon Roland, 18, and Jaquan Miller, 19, were previously arrested on New Year’s Day...

WHITEVILLE — UNCW graduate and Lumberton native Morgan Britt is the new head coach of the Southeastern Community College Rams Softball team. She will also serve as Head of Student Activities and Wellness Coordinator. She will be granted the task of starting a program from ground up, building a...