Burgaw Police K9 Omen to receive protective vest from charity donation
The vest will be embroidered with “Gifted by the Steinberg Family Foundation” and will be delivered within 10 weeks.
Captain David MacAlpine, a hero to many
“If anybody deserves a bridge or street named after them, it would be Captain David MacAlpine,” said Cornell Hardison, in support of naming a bridge after Captain David MacAlpine. A military man, a husband, a father, and a hero to many in New Hanover County. Now, some members of...
Holly Ridge Planning Boards makes recommendations ahead of annexation vote
HOLLY RIDGE, N.C. (WNCT) — Holly Ridge’s Planning Board is recommending two items to the town council ahead of their decision on annexing close to 1,500 acres of land. Mayor Pete Parnian says that during Tuesday night’s meeting, the board unanimously decided to recommend a map amendment and Planned Unit Development...
Lockdown lifted at two Brunswick County schools following suspected swatting call
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A lockdown at two schools in Brunswick County has been lifted. According to the Brunswick County Schools (BCS), an all-clear was issued for South Brunswick High School and South Brunswick Middle School and both campuses have returned to normal operations. Brunswick County Sheriff’s...
Knife-wielding suspect arrested after Wilmington clinic disturbance
A Wilmington man has been arrested after allegedly causing a disturbance near a children’s clinic and learning center while holding a knife.
Former actress puts Jester’s Cafe up for sale in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A former actress and longtime Wilmington resident is selling her neighborhood cafe. Sydney Penny owns Jester’s Cafe on Castle Street in Wilmington. After moving to the area in 2005, Penny bought the cafe from a friend and was excited to begin a new chapter with a family business.
City of Wilmington conducts security assessment of email system following local cyberattacks
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The City of Wilmington has announced steps to protect sensitive communications following reports of cyberattacks targeting local governments in the region. The city will conduct a security review of its media mailbox system, which provides external access to email. The city will temporarily...
Pender County Commissioners hear update on EMS merger, changes to retirement system
BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — In Pender County, the upcoming EMS merger to consolidate emergency medical services and fire protection under county operation could affect some workers’ retirement benefits. Gregory Grayson, a representative with North Carolina Fire Chiefs Consulting, presented an update to county commissioners...
Man arrested on weapon of mass destruction charge in New Hanover County
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - New Hanover County deputies arrested a man for a felony charge of possessing a weapon of mass destruction. Edward James Timothy Joynt, 31, was taken into custody on Saturday, Feb. 14, on charges related to an anonymous tip received in May 2023, according to the New Hanover County...
Man charged after disturbance with knife at Market Street children’s clinic
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A Wilmington man is facing multiple charges after police say he entered a children’s clinic with a knife and later attempted to stab an officer Wednesday morning. According to the Wilmington Police Department, officers responded just before 9 a.m. to the 3000 block of...
