Beyond pumpkin spice: More fall flavor trends to explore at Wilmington restaurants
Searches for “pumpkin spice” are starting earlier and earlier, according to a report from DoorDash. This year, it spiked on Aug. 19 (two weeks earlier than in 2021) when it was a steamy 90 degrees or so in the Wilmington area. Accordingly, Starbucks released their fall menu on Aug. 26, complete with the iconic...
Spooky Front Porch Decor Ideas To Celebrate Halloween In North Carolina
Halloween in North Carolina brings a special kind of magic as the crisp autumn air meets our southern charm. Front porches transform into eerie gateways that welcome trick-or-treaters and set the neighborhood mood. Whether you’re in the mountains of Asheville or coastal Wilmington, these spine-tingling decorations...
Preparations underway for possible tropical impacts
SOUHTPORT, NC (WWAY) — The chances are increasing for the Cape Fear to face some impacts by potential tropical storm Imelda. Preparations are underway for coastal Brunswick County. Coastal Brunswick County cities and towns have started preparing for the impacts of potential severe weather associated with systems...
Investor Buys Tractor Supply Store In Castle Hayne For Nearly $7M
A Castle Hayne property leased by Tractor Supply Co. recently changed hands for close to $7 million. The purchase included the nearly 22,000-square-foot store and the surrounding 11.5 acres at 3400 Castle Hayne Road. According to a news release, the buyer is a Georgia-based private investor who used the purchase to...
New Hanover County officials urge preparedness as tropical activity eyes Carolinas
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) — As officials continue to monitor the tropical activity in the Atlantic, New Hanover County officials held a news conference at its Emergency Operations Center on Friday to outline preparation plans and what residents need to do now. County leaders said they are closely watching the...
Family remembers 20-year-old killed in motorcycle crash
NEW HANOVER CO., N.C. (WECT) - Like most, the Oates have pictures hanging on their walls. “This is one of my favorites, him in the watermelon box,” said Misty Oates, pointing to a picture of her son. But for Misty and Pat Oates, their pictures aren’t just decorative; they’re...
Actress, singer, and voice artist Heather Setlzer on her acting career and Wilmington’s theater...
You can find Heather Setzler's bio here. Heather Setzler started her career in news in 1999, when she graduated from Winthrop University and began an internship at WSOC in Charlotte. From there she was promoted to associate producer, then news producer. During that time, Heather won a MidSouth Regional Emmy for her...
Indigo dyeing brings history to life in Brunswick County
WINNABOW, NC (WWAY) — Visitors at Brunswick Town/fort Anderson State Historic Site (BTFA) had the opportunity Saturday to learn about history while crafting. The site hosted “The Carolina Blues: Indigo on the Cape Fear” where participants learned about the fermentation process of indigo and how laborers extracted the...
TRACKING THE TROPICS: WECT provides the latest updates on the tropics
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WWAY meteorologists provide update on tropics
CAPE FEAR, NC (WWAY) — As the tropics are starting to heat up, WWAY’s meteorologists provide an update on what you can expect for early next week. Hurricane Humberto is expected to become a major hurricane this week and is expected to not make landfall. A tropical wave...
