Eden Village Has 3D Homes, Respite In Works
Eden Village, a local faith-based tiny home community that provides housing for homeless individuals, has two major developments in the works: 3D printed duplex units and a respite program for homeless individuals discharged from the hospital. The local Eden Village community off Kornegay Avenue in Wilmington is...
Dosher Memorial Hospital to unveil new, expanded emergency department
SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - Dosher Memorial Hospital has announced a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for its new emergency department. The new facility covers 8,000 square feet, twice the size of the current emergency department. Officials say it will boost patient capacity and was designed to improve workflow to...
Rental rates in Wilmington are flatter, but the city’s renters are still struggling
Kolin Carswell is a Wilmington native. He started working service jobs after attending UNCW, and was able to rent an apartment in 2017 with his wages. "I've pretty much always was able to afford to live solo for the longest time, and it was just steady increases every year, but then it kind of felt like they were...
PHOTOS: Aurora Borealis seen around the Cape Fear
CAPE FEAR, NC (WWAY) — A large geomagnetic storm allowed for parts of the United States that don’t typically see the aurora borealis catch a glimpse. Forecasters say there is potential for better viewing of the auroras Wednesday night with another solar outburst expected. To view the aurora,...
Wilmington restaurant salutes veterans with free meal for 25th consecutive year
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Golden Corral has given out free dinner to Veterans for 25 straight years now. The restaurant began doing this in 2001. Manager, David Chance, has been with the company for the last 23 years. He said this is a day he always looks forward to.
With Target On Way, Busy Area Gets Busier
Brandon Korman chose Monkey Junction for his fifth Tropical Smoothie Cafe because the area just felt like a good fit. “I love being part of a family-centric area, and a lot of that family centricity is happening in that Midtown, Monkey Junction area,” Korman said, “so we just felt that was very compelling.”
Snow flurries reported across the Wilmington area as freezing temps arrive
As the wind picked up and temperatures dropped on Monday, Nov. 10, there was another surprise arrival: snow. Snow flurries reached the Wilmington area around 11 p.m. According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, it recorded light snow at 11:11 p.m. at Wilmington International Airport. The weather service...
‘I wish I could take it back’: Accused Monkey Junction Walmart shooter speaks from...
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - On Nov. 2, 2024, a man named Mark Paz was killed while working at the Walmart on Carolina Beach Road in New Hanover County. The alleged gunman is now speaking out about what happened that night. What started off as a normal Saturday night...
From service to struggle: Cape Fear veteran shares battle with PTSD
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – As the Cape Fear region honors those who have put their lives on the line while serving our country, it’s important to remember that many veterans returning home face a looming battle with mental illness. When Glen Eric Boyer looks back at his time...
Local-filmed holiday movie ‘Merv’ to premiere on Amazon Prime
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A holiday movie filmed around the area last year is set to premiere this December on Amazon Prime. ‘Merv’ is about a dog shared between a couple, played by Zooey Deschanel and Charlie Cox, whose breakup causes Merv to feel depressed, according to IMDb. To...
