Land annexation could bring thousands of homes to the Pender-Onslow line
The town of Holly Ridge, which straddles the line between Pender and Onslow counties, could be getting a lot bigger -- literally. A proposed annexation that would double the size of the town recently moved forward. But not everyone is in support. On Jan. 13, the Holly Ridge Town Council voted 3-2 in favor of moving...
Brad Thor teams with Ward Larsen for new thriller ‘Cold Zero’
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - After more than a quarter-century entertaining fans with thriller novels featuring former Navy SEAL and Secret Service agent Scot Harvath, New York Times best-selling author Brad Thor is working with new characters. Thor has co-authored his first novel with fellow author Ward Larsen called...
New wildlife corridor connects 10,000 acres in Brunswick County
BOILING SPRING LAKES, N.C. (WECT) - Unique Places to Save has announced the completion of the Boiling Spring Wilderness project, creating a wildlife corridor that connects two previously separated natural areas in Brunswick County. The 1,040-acre project serves as a bridge between Orton Plantation and the Boiling...
‘Game Informer’ magazine returns after GameStop shutdown
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - In this WECT Digital Studio Showcase, we highlight the story of Game Informer magazine, as told by one of its current employees, Alex Van Aken. Click here to watch and share this video on YouTube. As a bonus, we also have the full, extended interview with...
The Green House restaurant to close permanently in February
The Green House restaurant will permanently close after five years in business, owner Anastasia Worrell announced.
Texas Roadhouse supports tinnitus awareness with special fundraiser
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — Next week starts Tinnitus Awareness Week — a condition characterized by the perception of noise like a ringing or buzzing in both ears. WWAY explains how a local restaurant raised thousands of dollars in support of the treatment and a cure for this condition.
The Cape Fear kicks off National Wear Red Day
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — For over two decades, the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement has been saving and improving women’s lives by advancing equitable research and care, advocating for inclusive health policies, and raising awareness. Today is National Wear Red Day, held to support the American...
Concorde Owners Buy Porters Neck Site For Second Location With ‘elevated Aviation Vibes’
The owners of downtown Wilmington’s Concorde Espresso Bar recently closed on a Porters Neck building that’s slated to become a second location for the popular coffee and cocktail bar. Concorde Espresso Bar LLC purchased the property at 8121 Market St. for more than $1.8 million, according to a...
NHCO Planning Board recommends approval of Carolina Beach Rd development rezoning request
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — An unpopular proposed housing development was the main item on Thursday night’s New Hanover County Planning Board agenda. The proposed development would be built on 1.16 acres of land located along Carolina Beach Road between Little Pony Trail and Red Lighthouse Lane. The planning...
In Brunswick County, 1,040 Acres Now Under Conservation Easement
A nonprofit organization announced Thursday that it has acquired and recorded a state-led conservation easement on more than 1,040 acres in Brunswick County. The acres, which include forested wetlands, Carolina bays and sand ridges that support several rare plant and animal communities, are between the towns of...
