Lost to History: Remembering the 1943 Macy’s Christmas on U.S.S. North Carolina
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – Wednesday marks 82 years since World War II sailors on the U.S.S. North Carolina received an unexpected gift from Macy’s Department Store and their families thousands of miles away. It was Christmas Eve in 1943 and the U.S.S. North Carolina had been out at...
Watkins Sworn In As Secretary Of Professional Women In Building Council
Diana Watkins of Patriot Roofing & Exteriors was sworn in as secretary of the N.C. Home Builders Association’s (NCHBA) Professional Women in Building (PWB) council during a week of statewide leadership events held at Hotel Ballast in Wilmington. According to a news release, the week included NCHBA committee...
CFPUA head to discuss impacts of proposed water transfer
Cape Fear River Watch is kicking off its First Saturday Seminar series for the New Year with a discussion about the potential impacts of a Piedmont town’s request to permanently pull millions of gallons of water a day from the Cape Fear River. Cape Fear Public Utility Authority Executive...
NHCS Superintendent addresses teacher-student incidents, emphasizes accountability and student safety
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — “For me, it’s never going to be about EC students and regular students. It’s about students,” said Dr. Barnes. New Hanover County Superintendent Dr. Christopher Barnes sat down and spoke about some recent teacher-student altercations at some New Hanover County elementary schools.
ILM’s First International Commercial Flight To Take Off This Week
Wilmington International Airport’s first international commercial flight is set to take off on Wednesday morning, capping a year of growth for the airport. The flight to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, which Avelo Airlines officials announced in August, is scheduled to depart at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday. The seasonal...
Cape Fear Cooking: Holiday Biscuits
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – There’s nothing quite like the aroma of fresh-baked biscuits filling your kitchen during the holidays, bringing family and friends together around the table with a timeless Southern tradition. Whether you’re hosting Christmas morning breakfast or looking for the perfect addition to your...
More than 40% of Brunswick County residents eligible for state energy rebate program
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - More than 40% of Brunswick County residents are eligible for a state program offering thousands of dollars in rebates for energy-efficient home improvements, according to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. Energy Saver NC assists eligible families in reducing energy...
Wilmington’s Pizzeria Don Luca named best in North Carolina
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A local pizza shop has been ranked the best in the state. The culinary site Chowhound ranked Pizzeria Don Luca as the best “hole-in-the-wall” pizza restaurant in North Carolina. The article praised Don Luca’s fresh ingredients, hand-tossed dough and authentic pizza-making. The locally-owned...
New Hanover County library announces winter book sale
The sale will feature tens of thousands of books available for purchase, with all proceeds benefiting the library.
Panic erupts at Wilmington’s Independence Mall after reports of a person with a gun...
Shoppers describe mayhem as police confirm no shots fired during fast-moving disturbance The disturbance at Wilmington’s Independence Mall began around […] The post Panic erupts at Wilmington’s Independence Mall after reports of a person with a gun send shoppers running appeared first on Hip Hop Vibe .
