Culture of fear in places of learning. Faculty at NC colleges report anxiety over...
Faculty at both public and private colleges in NC express concerns about politicized attacks on academic freedom and limits to free speech.
Redevelopment shuts down one of Wilmington’s oldest shopping centers
It was a desolate scene. All the businesses were closed. A large red banner still hung in front of the storefront where Up-Town Clothing had been located, bearing the words, “STORE CLOSING FOREVER 50%-85% OFF” in white lettering. At the other end of the building, a sign taped to the former Elizabeth’s Pizza front...
Water fluoridation temporarily suspended during optimization work
CAPE FEAR, NC (WWAY) — Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) has temporarily suspended the addition of fluoride to treated drinking water. The suspension comes as staff works to upgrade and optimize the feed process at its Sweeny and Richardson water treatment plants. Fluoridation stopped on December 12th and...
Community group event provides $3,000 aid to Wilmington woman amid fiancé’s transplant recovery
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — When Vanessa Vaccaro moved here with her fiancé Steven McCauslin, they knew no one. “I had just moved here; my fiancé had gotten a new job in the area, and I didn’t know anybody,” said Vaccaro. She then stumbled upon...
Wilmington officials cut ribbon on Fifth Avenue’s new bike lane
The project on Fifth Avenue was intense – it involved $12 million worth of water and sewer infrastructure from CFPUA, and another several million from the city for the repaving. The underground work started in May of 2024, and the pavement was laid down starting in November. Cyclists and...
Salvation Army of Cape Fear receives $3,000 grant from Food Lion Feeds
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Salvation Army of Cape Fear has received a $3,000 grant from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help address local hunger. The ‘Nourishing our Neighbors’ grant supports community feeding partners by helping neighbors increase their access to nutritious food and providing...
GLOW Class of 2026 earns 174 college acceptances and $7.5 million in scholarships
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington announced strong college outcomes for the Class of 2026 midway through the academic year, with seniors earning 174 college acceptances and securing more than $7.5 million in merit-based scholarships so far. School leaders say the total number of...
WECT INVESTIGATES: A Leland woman’s battle against stage 4 cancer, Novant Health
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A Leland woman says doctors at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center missed cancer aggressively spreading through her body, then sent her home to die after finally diagnosing the disease. Doctors are now giving her just months to live. Brenda Booze has stage 4 cancer...
Novant Health cardiologist warns of ‘Holiday Heart Syndrome’ from stress, alcohol and big meals
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – From holiday travel to family stress and festive meals, medical experts are warning those who celebrate to be aware of “holiday heart syndrome.”. The syndrome is defined by an abnormal heartbeat that can be triggered by high levels of stress, excessive alcohol intake, big...
Brunswick County deputies search for missing 15-year-old girl
SUPPLY, N.C. (WECT) - The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 15-year-old girl who left her high school Thursday morning and has not been seen since. Kaycee Danielle Grant left West Brunswick High School around 10 a.m. Thursday and...
