WMPO committee weighs transit tax, bond, and toll to fund transit and bridge replacement
BS: So Kelly, you tuned into this meeting – what went on?. KK: The main point was to go over a legislative update and identify possible alternative funding sources for needed transportation projects – especially the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. That project is kind of in crisis right now, even though the feds...
Warrants detail allegations in human remains case with ties to Florence Co.
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — ABC 15 has obtained warrants in a human remains case out of North Carolina with ties to Florence County. A man arrested in the human remains and missing person case was extradited from Florence County to Brunswick County, North Carolina, where he faces a new charge.
Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office recognizes a Citizen that saved a child from harm
On July 29, Sheriff Brian Roberts, along with Captain Joey Lopresti and Lt. Delmar Jarrell awarded Janie Smith with an Award of Recognition and a monetary gift card, donated by employees of the Sheriff’s Office, for her efforts that helped protect a young child from harm. The incident that...
Low pressure could develop off the NC coast. What to expect in Wilmington
(This story was updated to add new information.) A cold front moved across the Wilmington area Friday night, which has brought below normal temperatures to the area on Saturday, Aug. 2, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington. Meanwhile, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring a potential...
Battleship North Carolina Adds Cooling Measures as Heat Index Nears 113 Degrees
WILMINGTON, N.C. — As heat index values soar into the triple digits, officials at the Battleship North Carolina Memorial have launched a set of safety measures to help visitors stay cool amid dangerous summer conditions. The forecasted heat index could reach 113°F, prompting urgent adjustments across the historic site.
Crews extinguish car fire on bridge in New Hanover County
CASTLE HAYNE, N.C. (WECT) - A car fire has been cleared after crews extinguished a car fire on top of the Dan Cameron Bridge, according to New Hanover County officials. Both westbound lanes on the bridge were blocked. The cause of the fire has not been disclosed at this time.
Reactions pour in after death of Beville Mayor Mike Allen
BELVILLE, NC (WWAY) — Reactions continue to pour in from across our area after the death of Belville Mayor Mike Allen. On Thursday, the town announced Allen died overnight the age of 76. Allen was with the town of Belville for more than 15 years, including seven terms as...
J&J Snacks shuts Holly Ridge plant, 48 workers lose jobs
HOLLY RIDGE, N.C. (WNCT) — The J&J Snacks Food manufacturing facility in Holly Ridge has closed without advance notice, resulting in the loss of approximately 48 jobs. According to a press release by the Town of Holly Ridge, the closure was communicated to the Onslow County Small Business Center by J&J Snacks’ Human...
Pender County Commissioners adopt change to county noise ordinance
PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The Pender County Board of Commissioner adopted a change to its noise ordinance this week that’s garnering some contention. Commissioners voted 3-2 to adopt the amendment that includes new language to prohibit driving “dirt bikes” on private property that are louder than 70 decibels from...
Country music star Brad Paisley brings Wilmington police officers onstage
NEW DETAILS: Driver killed in multi-vehicle crash in Oak Island identified. Town officials said that safety responders were dispatched to E Oak Island Drive and NE 27th Street at around 11:20 a.m. on July 30. SCC to hold groundbreaking for $22 million STEM lab facility. Updated: 2 hours ago. The...
