Another discount store coming to southern Brunswick County
A store known for its discounted prices is coming to southern Brunswick County . With 20 locations already in the county, site plans for another Dollar General have been approved for the Carolina Shores and Calabash area . Site plans to build a Dollar General at 305 Calabash Road NW in Calabash earned approval by the...
Michael Jordan Donates $10M to North Carolina Hospital to Honor His Mother
Michael Jordan has made another major investment in his home state, committing $10 million to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. The contribution will support a newly named neuroscience institute set to honor his mother, Deloris Jordan, with a formal dedication scheduled for early 2026....
Wilmington police warn residents about missed jury duty scam calls
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) is warning residents about recent scam call tactics. WPD states that calls are being made claiming the individual has ‘missed a federal grand jury summons’ and owes fines. “The scammer then pressures victims to withdraw money at a Bitcoin...
Proposed Cape Fear River Water Transfer Raises Concerns for Local Residents and Businesses
The proposed interbasin transfer (IBT) from the Cape Fear River has drawn concerns from local communities, environmental groups, and public officials. Some critics say that reducing the river’s water supply could affect residents, businesses, and the regional economy. They note that a reliable water source is...
In Soda Pop District, School Signs Lease For Vacant Building
A private elementary school recently leased a vacant building in Wilmington's Soda Pop District, a former industrial area off Market Street that has undergone redevelopment in recent years. School of Wonder, a Wilmington-based private elementary school, signed a multi-year lease for the 8,500-square-foot building at...
Friends out of the hospital following kidney transplant
CASTLE HAYNE, NC (WWAY) — We have an update to a health story we’ve been following. Last week, we told you about 28-year-old Sydney Mathis, from Castle Hayne. Sydney left the hospital after a successful kidney transplant. After years of struggling with Polycystic Kidney Disease, losing both kidneys...
Seeking Aid and Resources Amidst ICE Activity in North Carolina
The recent activities of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) across North Carolina have raised concerns among residents. Many are fearful and unsure about what to do, especially those who are being targeted or are too afraid to leave their homes. The question arises: what resources are available to help...
What’s supposed to happen when someone is arrested by ICE or Border Patrol?
Border Patrol agents have detained hundreds of people in North Carolina in recent days. Nine individuals arrested Tuesday, Nov. 18 in the Triangle were taken to a jail in New Hanover County before being moved Wednesday, Nov. 19 to an unidentified detention facility , The News & Observer reported . Border Patrol has...
LeAnn Rimes Is Going On Tour
LeAnn Rimes has announced a spring 2026 tour marking three decades since she released her breakthrough song and album, Blue. The tour, called 30 Years of Blue: The Voice, The Journey, The Truth, starts April 19 in Dallas and is mapped out through a May 17 date in Wilmington, North Carolina; more shows dates will be...
Two arrested and charged in connection with violent Wilmington home invasion
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Two men have been arrested in connection with an investigation into a violent home invasion in Wilmington. Officers from the Wilmington Police Department (WPD) responded to a home on Oct. 31, just after 11 p.m., in the 300 block of South Kerr Avenue. According to WPD...
