Leland moves forward to explore voluntary annexation of 1,100 acres of Jackey’s Creek
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Leland Town Council has adopted a resolution to begin investigating a voluntary annexation petition for more than 1,100 acres of land near Highway 17. On Thursday, council members approved a resolution directing the Town Clerk to review the petition submitted by Jackeys Creek Investors, LLC. The...
Groundbreaking ceremony being held for River Road Roundabout Monday
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The City of Wilmington is breaking ground on a new single-lane roundabout at River Road & Independence Boulevard on Monday at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony will be held at 4088 River Road. The $2.42 million project is funded in partnership by the City, Riverlights, and...
NC Project LEAD to hold gala and summit in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) -NC Project LEAD has planned several celebrations for its annual event. The nonprofit will kick off with the Socioeconomic Development Summit on Sept. 26 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hotel Ballast Ballroom. The summit will feature a networking breakfast, panel discussions, an awards luncheon,...
Velva Jenkins Leads YWCA with Courage and Commitment
Velva Jenkins, CEO of YWCA Lower Cape Fear in Wilmington, encourages donations to the YWCA Courage and Commitment Capital Campaign. Velva Jenkins, chief executive officer at YWCA Lower Cape Fear in Wilmington, admits she didn’t expect her biggest challenge to arise three months into the job. She began the...
Ukrainian Independence Day rally to be held this weekend
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A rally to celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day is set to be held in Wilmington this weekend. The event commemorates the 34th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence and features the following speakers:. Mayor Bill Saffo. Wilmington City Council member Salette Andrews. County Commissioner Rob...
Inaugural Taste of Truckz food festival coming to Wilmington Saturday
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) — The Genesis Block Foundation will host the inaugural Taste of Truckz food festival on Saturday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Cape Fear Community College Schwartz Center parking lot. The event will highlight Wilmington’s growing food truck scene, featuring a variety of vendors...
This North Carolina Coastal Town Has A Mystery That Locals Refuse To Explain
Just off the coast of North Carolina sits Bald Head Island, a picturesque paradise with pristine beaches and maritime forests. But beneath the charming exterior lies a dark mystery that has haunted the island for decades. When I visited last summer, I noticed how locals would clam up whenever certain...
Brunswick County to host job fair for county government positions
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The public can attend a job fair in Brunswick County for career opportunities in local government. Job openings start at the entry level, and team members will be on-site to discuss education requirements and on-the-job training opportunities. Departments that are hiring include...
Man being held on $1.5M bond following large drug bust in New Hanover Co.
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A several-month-long investigation led to the arrest of a man in Wilmington who is being held on a $1.5 million bond. On August 19, the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office (NHCSO) says its Vice & Narcotics division carried out a search warrant at the home of Guy Braxton Williams on McClammy...
Historic marker unveiling to be held on North Front Street
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The City of Wilmington is inviting the public to a historic marker unveiling that will honor Furniture Row. The Stein family opened the G. Stein Furniture Company in 1929 and served the community on North Fourth Street. The store sat alongside eight other family-owned stores that would make...
