North Carolina Man Assaulted a LongHorn Steakhouse Employee for Not Letting His Dog Eat...
The former owner of Edward Teach Brewing, 49-year-old Gary Sholar, has been arrested in connection with a violent assault that took place at a Wilmington Longhorn Steakhouse on July 23. According to the Wilmington Police Department (WPD), Sholar was dining at the restaurant with his dog and feeding it at...
Convenience store known for its sandwiches breaks ground on first Wilmington location
More than 100 Wawa fans were among those celebrating the official groundbreaking ceremony for the first Wilmington location of the convenience store and gas station. Local officials and representatives from the Philladelphia-based business were also on hand at the corner of 17 th Street and Wellington Avenue on Aug....
Suspect arrested after standoff at Kerr Crossing Apartments
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) has arrested a wanted suspect after a standoff at an apartment complex in Wilmington on Friday morning. According to WPD, 35-year-old Hykeem Gaymon was taken into custody and charged with:. 2 counts of breaking and entering with intent to terrorize. 2...
The TRU Colors killings saga continues: Arguments over a new potential witness, joint trial
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WHQR) -Following the trial of Raquel Adams, who was found guilty of a double homicide in May, another installment in the TRU Colors case unfolded Wednesday morning at the New Hanover County Courthouse. TRU Colors, a brewery that employed active gang members as a way to curb gang...
Wilmington restaurant makes Yelp’s Top 100 sandwich shops
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - “The Half” in Wilmington’s Brooklyn Arts District is not only making waves in Wilmington, but across the country, ranking number 56 in Yelp’s Top 100 Sandwich Shops in the nation. The restaurant has been open since 2022 and offers different types of...
Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing man
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man reported missing on Aug. 14. Brian Doran, 36, was last seen in Shallotte around 9 a.m. driving a 2025 white Audi A5 with a Tennessee license plate. He was wearing a gray T-shirt with...
Southport firefighters respond to house fire caused by lightning strike
SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) -The Southport Fire Department responded to a house fire caused by lightning on Thursday. Crews responded to the fire on Robert Ruark Dr. at around 7 p.m. and found damage to the two-story home. While crews did not see the fire, there was light smoke inside with...
Former North Carolina brewery owner charged for throwing plate at steakhouse employee’s head after...
A former North Carolina brewery owner was arrested for allegedly hurling a plate at a steakhouse employee’s head after he was told not to feed his dog off the table. David Gary Sholar, 49, the former proprietor of Edward Teach Brewing, was charged with assault inflicting serious injury on Aug. 7, two weeks after he...
WWII veterans gather for 80th anniversary of the end of the war
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - This year, the United States of America is commemorating 80 years since the end of World War II. Thursday marks Japan’s surrender and the official end of the war. The WWII Home Front Coalition is honoring local veterans who fought in the war. The ceremony...
Groundbreaking ceremony held for new WAWA in New Hanover County
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) -Another popular convenience store is setting up shop in Wilmington. WAWA held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 13, for a new store at the corner of S. 17th and Wellington Avenue. The plans include a small outdoor seating area. The store and gas station are being...
