New Hanover Co. Sheriff’s Office searching for missing teen
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office (NHCSO) is looking for 13-year-old Ashlin Cooper. She was last seen on Nov. 20 at 3 Twin Oaks Dr in Castle Hayne wearing a black top and light-colored pants, according to NHCSO. Cooper is 5 feet 3...
This Sandwich From a Local North Carolina Cafe Is an Instant Thanksgiving Classic
Thanksgiving is one of the highlights of the year, a celebration of family, friends, and food. But there’s another reason so many folks love this holiday: the leftovers. When you consider all the time, effort, and love put into the meal, it’s only natural to want to enjoy these dishes over the next few days. […]
Heavy law enforcement presence on North College Road following traffic stop
An official on scene told WECT that a man jumped out of a vehicle and ran during a routine traffic stop near Wilmington Christian Academy.
Wilmington-area residents discuss working while homeless for Homeless Awareness Month
At a coffee shop Tuesday night, 30 people gathered to discuss what they’ve learned from their reading, and to pose questions for a panel scheduled for early December. The book is called There is No Place For Us: Working and Homeless in America. The author, Brian Goldstone, spent years following families in Atlanta...
Wilmington police searching for missing person
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) is looking for 60-year-old Jonathan Reno Moore. Moore was last seen by law enforcement in September. He last spoke to family in June, according to WPD. Moore is 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighs 150 pounds and has black hair and...
Pender County man pleads guilty to first-degree statutory rape
PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A Pender County man has pleaded guilty to first-degree statutory rape and first-degree statutory sex offense. According to District Attorney (DA) Jason Smith’s Office, Jorge Salazar-Santiago sexually abused a relative starting when she was in the third grade and continued to physically...
Local stroke survivor reunites with first responders who saved her
NEW HANOVER CO., N.C. (WECT) - North Carolina has the sixth-highest stroke death rate among U.S. states, with someone dying from one every two hours. That was almost the outcome for one local woman nearly six years ago, but she was saved thanks to the quick actions of first responders.
With ICE detainees held at New Hanover jail, Governor responds to NC raids
In response to news that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees from the Raleigh area were taken to the New Hanover County jail, Governor Josh Stein criticized the federal government’s handling of the matter. “People deserve to be safe, and keeping people safe is a top priority, and if there are bad...
WMPO hears presentation on tolls for potential CFMB replacement
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization heard a presentation on Wednesday about tolls for a potential replacement for the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. Earlier this year, the state Department of Transportation said tolls are the only feasible option to fund a new bridge....
New Hanover Co. seeking volunteers for tax assistance programs
Training begins in December, and volunteers will work at least four hours a week from late January through April 15.
