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Fired New Hanover County Schools superintendent and his attorney respond
A day after being fired as superintendent for New Hanover County Schools, Charles Foust said he was proud of the students and employees and wished the district "nothing but the best." Late Tuesday night, after a closed session, the New Hanover County Board of Education voted 5-0 to terminate Foust's contract, effective immediately....
‘Handcuffs won’t provide that solution’: Wilmington city leaders react to SCOTUS decision to allow cities to ban homeless camping
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A U.S. Supreme Court ruling is impacting cities nationwide, and Wilmington is no exception. Justices ruled cities can make it illegal for homeless people to sleep outside. It’s a controversial ruling that has leaders in the community, split. Katelyn Mattox with the Good Shepherd Center...
Where to watch fireworks tonight in the Wilmington area
Fireworks on July 4th symbolize the spirit of freedom and commemorating when the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. You can see spectacular fireworks at three three places in the Wilmington area on Independence Day. City of Wilmington. The city of Wilmington presents the 4th of July Fireworks along...
Wilmington Water Tours can continue operations from Riverwalk dock, judge rules
Wilmington Water Tours will be allowed to continue operating from a dock along the Cape Fear River after a judge's ruling Wednesday. Dozens of community members gathered at the New Hanover County Courthouse Wednesday for a pivotal hearing central to a lawsuit poised to effect the business' operations. Wilmington Water...
DEQ confirms cause, location of hazmat incident in Brunswick County
The release of chlorine gas caused a hazmat situation around Navassa that closed roads early Saturday morning and resulted in day-long mitigation efforts. Shawn Taylor, public information officer with the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality Air Quality Division, confirmed the incident occurred at American Distillation. ...
Fourth of July events and more happening this weekend!
WILMINGTON, N.C. (CAPE FEAR WEEKEND) - There’s so much happening this Fourth of July weekend in the Cape Fear!. If you haven’t been to the North Carolina Fourth of July Festival in Southport yet, then it’s not too late. This over 200 year old tradition started with their events on Friday, June 28th and happen through the Fourth. Click here to learn more about this festival.
Grassroots effort in Leland looks to offer alternative to entertainment district
Some 40 years ago in Columbia, Maryland, John Wozniak and his wife went out to dinner before walking over to an amphitheater and experiencing the Baltimore Symphony under the stars. It’s a night the two haven’t ever forgotten, and one he hopes to replicate soon in Leland. ...
City of Wilmington setting up for annual Independence Day Fireworks show
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) — Wednesday afternoon, WWAY stopped by the area where workers loaded up fireworks for the city of Wilmington’s Fourth of July celebration Thursday night. This year, on the border of New Hanover County, they are using a “Wilmington only” firework crew to create the display....
Downtown Wilmington's skyline could see more tall buildings with proposed hotel complex
Downtown Wilmington could have another hotel added to its skyline in the near future, with plans for development proposed near the Port City's riverfront. Plans for hotel development have been proposed at 1 Hanover St., Wilmington, located at the intersection of Brunswick and Nutt streets, according to Pre-Technical Review Committee submittals. The lot includes just under 1.3 acres and is zoned for Wilmington's Central Business District. ...
As Wilmington pours more money into a sports complex, here's where the project stands
A nearly 65-acre property located off of U.S. 421 has long been a topic of discussion -- both among residents and government officials. Originally a landfill, millions of dollars have been invested in the property's redevelopment. In June, Wilmington City Council approved additional funding to finalize construction on the nCino Sports Complex, located...
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