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CURRIE, NC (WWAY) — The North Carolina State Archives will host a virtual “lunch and learn” program next week to mark the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge. The event, titled “Marching Toward Revolution,” is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 19, from noon to 1...

CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) — During Tuesday night’s Carolina Beach Town Council meeting, several cybersecurity issues that cost the town money were discussed. Town Manager Bruce Oakley said the town has received recommendations from outside agencies. “The National Guard provided one for us, they gave us a lot...

LELAND, NC (WWAY) — WWAY has more details following a heated Leland Town Council special meeting held Monday evening, as a Leland town councilman and the town manager continue their battle over a laptop. Shouting and yelling, residents kept interrupting the meeting Monday afternoon, upset that council member Frank...

Law enforcement is spreading awareness about gun safety after a young child was accidentally killed in 2024 when he gained access to an unsecured gun.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Actor James Van Der Beek, best known for his role as Dawson Leery on the hit 1990s television show Dawson’s Creek, has died. He was 48. Van Der Beek had been battling stage 3 colon cancer since 2024, though an official cause of death has not been released. The Travis County Medical...

HAMPSTEAD, NC (WWAY) — The Pender County Sheriff’s Office has arrested the treasurer of the Topsail High School Boosters Club after investigators said she embezzled more than $50,000 from the organization. The sheriff’s office said it was notified Friday by Topsail High School administration and the boosters club...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A man was arrested Tuesday on kidnapping and domestic violence charges, just over a month after completing parole for the 2017 murder of his grandfather. Khai Anthony Ressler of Wilmington was charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury, felony second-degree...

BOLIVIA, N.C. (WECT) - A Dollar General store in Bolivia paid $9,300 in fines, the largest penalty among 10 stores fined after failing three price scanner inspections in the second half of 2025. According to the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Standards Division, the store at Southport-Supply...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) –This week’s Pet Pal is Roxie, an 18-week-old female shepherd mix. New Hanover Humane Society calls her the perfect blend of goofy and sweet—the kind of puppy who will make you laugh one minute and melt into your arms the next. They also say...

PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Novant Health is inviting the public to a virtual career event this week. According to Novant, the event will highlight employment opportunities at the future Novant Health Scotts Hill Medical Center. Attendees will learn about open positions and speak with recruiters and hiring leaders....