Dozens of Navassa residents create memorable Christmas celebration for mother battling cancer
NAVASSA, NC (WWAY) — For many, Christmas is a time for hope and spreading cheer. That’s what lots of people in Navassa set out to do Thursday night by hosting a parade with decorated cars, and of course, jolly ole Saint Nick, all for the McCain family. “I...
‘Keurig for pills’: Wilmington native develops device to prevent medication errors
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) -Mixing up prescription medications may seem like a small problem, but it’s a harsh reality for many seniors. For Wilmington native AJ Trelease, that reality hit home with his 97-year-old grandmother, who takes more than 20 medications daily and has been hospitalized for overconsumption of...
Driver dies trying to dodge dead coyote in the highway, NC Highway Patrol says
A driver facing the tough choice of driving over or around a dead coyote was killed when he slammed into a tree, according to the North Carolina Highway Patrol. The crash happened just before 7 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, on N.C. 87, near Riegelwood in Columbus County. Investigators initially believed 55-year-old Neil...
CFPUA board opposes Chemours’ expansion, cites PFAS concerns
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) board has passed a resolution to oppose Chemours’ plans to expand its Fayetteville Works Facility. In the resolution, CFPUA requests that the NC Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) deny Chemours’ expansion application and require Chemours...
Cape Fear Foodie: Thanksgiving Holiday Handhelds
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Every November, I enjoy asking people in the WECT newsroom which side dish is their favorite for Thanksgiving. The answers are across the board. Some people say macaroni and cheese (which was never a staple on my family’s table in West Virginia) to sweet potato casserole or stuffing.
Firefighters Respond To Graystone Inn Blaze
Smoke and flames on Friday afternoon poured from the roof of the Graystone Inn, a bed and breakfast in downtown Wilmington that previously closed in 2023 because of a fire. moke drew several fire trucks and shut down traffic in one direction on Third Street (pictured at left). A call came into the Wilmington Fire...
Raleigh makes list of best cities for dog owners, Asheville and Wilmington also mentioned
Asheville and Wilmington also made the list put together by a lawn company.
Plea deal postponed for NHHS student charged with bringing a gun on school property
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — 18-year-old Elijah Lesine faced multiple charges for bringing a weapon to campus last month. Prosecutors made a deal with his attorney to drop a stolen firearm charge but plead guilty to two misdemeanors — “carrying a concealed weapon” and “bringing a weapon onto school property.”
Leland SmokeHouse closing after 5 years as new BBQ restaurant opens in its place
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — After five years in business, Leland Smoke House is closing its doors, but a new barbecue restaurant has already opened in its place. In a message to customers, Leland Smoke House thanked the community for its support and said the Leland location would close after “5 amazing years.” The restaurant...
This North Carolina All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Is So Good, Foodies Say It’s A Must-Visit Destination
When hunger strikes in Wilmington, North Carolina, locals know exactly where to go: Casey’s Buffet. This legendary all-you-can-eat spot has been serving up authentic Southern comfort food for years, earning a reputation that stretches far beyond the coastal city. Food lovers from across the country make special trips...
