Wilmington man gets prison time after attempted robbery over gambling loss
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A Wilmington man has been sentenced to prison for attempting to rob a local vape shop, according to the New Hanover County District Attorney’s Office. Tavares L. Cummings, 47, pleaded guilty Thursday in New Hanover County Superior Court before Judge Bob Roupe. Roupe sentenced...
Critics worry new law will make regulating PFAS contamination more difficult
The owners of Smoke on the Water and Fork and Cork are working to sell the rest of their Edward Teach beer for good. Local brewery owner arrested and charged for assault at restaurant. Updated: 6 hours ago. Sholar was arrested on Aug. 7 after an investigation and charged with...
‘It’s frustrating’: Scotts Hill neighbors look for answers as flooding problems worsen
WAWA held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 13, for a new store at the corner of S. 17th and Wellington Avenue. Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office asking for public’s help identifying break-in suspect. Updated: 10 hours ago. The incident happened at around 1 a.m. on Aug. 14 at...
INTERVIEW: ‘Oklahoma!’ at Thalian Hall
WAWA held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 13, for a new store at the corner of S. 17th and Wellington Avenue. ‘It’s frustrating’: Scotts Hill neighbors look for answers as flooding problems worsen. Updated: 9 hours ago. Neighbors in the Scotts Hill area say rain this week...
Filming wraps on movie about Wilmington woman’s life after murder charge
WAWA held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 13, for a new store at the corner of S. 17th and Wellington Avenue. Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office asking for public’s help identifying break-in suspect. Updated: 9 hours ago. The incident happened at around 1 a.m. on Aug. 14 at...
Avelo Airlines announces new routes out of ILM
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Avelo Airlines announced it will offer two new one-way routes out of Wilmington International Airport (ILM), including an international route. According to Avelo, the new routes will take travelers to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, and West Palm Beach, Florida. “We continue to Inspire...
Deputies seek suspect in early morning Leland convenience store break-in
LELAND, NC — Detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect accused of breaking into a Leland convenience store early Thursday morning. According to the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office, the break-in happened around 1 a.m. at Tommy’s Mini Mart on Mt. Misery Road.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Multi-car crash on Carolina Beach Road and Independence Boulevard impacting traffic
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A crash involving multiple cars is impacting traffic on Thursday morning. According to the Wilmington Police Department (WPD), the crash happened at around 10:38 a.m. on Aug. 14 at the Intersection of Carolina Beach Road and Independence Boulevard. The crash involved three vehicles, stated...
Woman whose body was found in a rain barrel died in a freak accident,...
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) – A woman who was found dead in a rain barrel back in December died from a freak accident, according to the coroner’s new autopsy report. Karin Ottenberg, 49, was found submerged in a rain barrel on her property a few days after she was reported missing.
Phase two of ILM terminal expansion set to begin
WAWA held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 13, for a new store at the corner of S. 17th and Wellington Avenue. ‘It’s frustrating’: Scotts Hill neighbors look for answers as flooding problems worsen. Updated: 11 hours ago. Neighbors in the Scotts Hill area say rain this week...
