Milton Canady’s Hollywood Photo Collection
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) -A Wilmington-born comedian and actor who appeared in multiple television shows and films during the 1990s is the subject of a new multi-part interview series from the WECT Digital Studio. These episodes will be released daily on within the WECT Digital Studio Presents... playlist on YouTube....
Governor Stein to visit Wilmington water plant, Brunswick County DMV location
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Gov. Josh Stein and Secretary of Environmental Quality Reid Wilson will visit the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority’s Sweeney Water Treatment Plant on Thursday, March 5, to make an announcement. Last month, the Department of Environmental Quality announced $472 million in new State Water...
Brunswick County seeks public input on water diversion plan
The Brunswick County Commissioners are asking residents to share their concerns with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality about a proposed plan to divert millions of gallons of water from the Cape Fear River. County leaders warn that this could reduce the water supply for downstream communities,...
NC Utilities Commission holds public hearing for Duke Energy’s resources plan
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The future of North Carolina’s energy resources was the focus of a special public hearing held in New Hanover County on Wednesday night. The hearing is the second in a series held throughout the state by the state Utilities Commission for the public to give feedback on Duke Energy’s Carolinas...
Women’s Golf Soars to River Landing Classic Title
WALLACE, North Carolina – Powered by four top 10 finishes, the UNCW women's golf team soared to its second-straight River Landing Classic championship on Tuesday afternoon at the River Landing Golf Course. The Seahawks (295-285-294=874) cruised to its seventh overall team River Landing team title, 20 strokes ahead...
Wilco coming to Greenfield Lake Amphitheater this July
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Wilco will perform at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater on July 13, organizers announced Tuesday. The show will feature two full sets with one intermission. A presale begins Thursday, March 5, at 10 a.m., for Live Nation All Access members. Tickets officially go on sale Friday, March 6,...
Wilmington breaks ground on $5.7 million streetscape project
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The City of Wilmington held a groundbreaking on Wednesday, March 4, for a $5.76 million infrastructure project along Dawson and Wooster streets that will add sidewalks, upgrade crosswalks and improve ADA accessibility. The project will fill in sidewalk gaps along both sides of Dawson Street...
Firefighters rescue dog from Riegelwood house fire
RIEGELWOOD, N.C. (WECT) - Firefighters rescued a dog from a burning home on Beaver Ridge Drive in Riegelwood on Wednesday afternoon. Crews from Acme-Delco-Riegelwood (ADR) Fire-Rescue were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 4:41 p.m., according to officials. Firefighters arrived to find smoke showing from the...
Lane closures scheduled on I-140 in Brunswick County
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Daily lane closures are scheduled for an interstate in Brunswick County starting next week. According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), contractors will be conducting daily lane closures on I-140 between U.S. 17 and U.S. 74. NCDOT said the closures will start...
Navassa residents invited to public meeting on superfund site update
A community meeting is set for next week to provide an update on the cleanup of the contaminated soil and debris of the Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp – Navassa Superfund Site.
