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Arthur Glenn Malpass, 63
WILMINGTON — Arthur Glenn Malpass, born on April 19, 1961, in Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away on July 15, 2024, at his home in Wrightsboro at the age of 63. Arthur dedicated a significant portion of his life to public service, working for New Hanover County Inspections Office. He served as the Chief Code Enforcement Inspector for Plumbing and Mechanical, committing 28 years to ensuring the safety and compliance of his community before retiring.
Rosaline Ann Gualardo, Carolina Shores
Rosaline Ann (Cruse) Gualardo, born March 9, 1934 in Altoona, Pa. passed away peacefully at her home in Carolina Shores, N.C. on July 3, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Versal E. Cruse and Ruth E. (Claar) Cruse, and a brother, Robert Cruse (Mary Zabala). She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Joseph B. Gualardo; daughter, Darcy Ann Tomko (Robert); and son, Samuel Joseph Gualardo (Pamela); grandchildren, Melissa Rose Triplett (Ryan), Matthew Robert Tomko (Desiree), Alexi Rose Neal (Kurt), and Zachary Joseph Gualardo (Dalton); great-grandchildren, Gavin, Makenna Rose, Amelia, Gabriel, Jaxson, Layne, Colson, Baylee Rose and Alaina; brother, Kenneth Cruse (Isabele); nephews, Denny, Shane, Dale; and nieces, Robin and Stacy. A memorial mass will be held on Friday, September 13, at St. Brendan’s Catholic Church, 5101 Ocean Highway West, Shallotte, N.C.
Aijah Z. Johnson, 16
WILMINGTON — Aijah Z. Johnson, age 16, of Wilmington, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024. Her love and memories will remain in the heart of her mother, Latisa Shaw of Wilmington; father, Adam Johnson of Wilmington; siblings, Khloe Roland and Ayden Johnson both of Wilmington; maternal grandmother, Rhonda Holmes of Wilmington;maternal grandfather, Lawrence Doughty of Wilmington; paternal grandmother, Katrina Myers of Staten Island, NY; paternal grandfather, Adam Johnson of Wilmington and a host of other friends and relatives.
Wilmington-area leaders react to assassination attempt on former President Trump
After Saturday's assassination attempt that left former president and Republican nominee Donald Trump injured at a campaign rally, leaders in the Cape Fear Region took to social media to condemn the actions that killed a rally attendee. The shooting, at the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania happened around 6:15 p.m., according to local authorities....
Wilmington Police Department arrests four juveniles following park confrontation
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Wilmington Police Department says four juveniles were taken into custody Wednesday, July 10, after a dispute at a park between Hollins Road and Pershing Court. When officers arrived just after midnight, they located two stolen vehicles and individuals in the area of the park.
One dead, one injured after early morning shooting in Capeside Village
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - According to the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, one person is dead and another is injured after an early morning shooting on Saturday in the Capeside Village neighborhood. A 74-year-old David Rose attempted to unlawfully enter the home of a homeowner on Capeside Drive, according...
45th Annual East Coast Got Em On King Mackerel Tournament held in Carolina Beach
CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Nearly 200 boats competed in a fishing tournament this weekend in Carolina Beach looking to reel in the big one. The 45th Annual East Coast Got Em On King Mackerel Classic took place this Sunday. The tournament is typically all weekend long, but due to weather it was pushed to just Sunday. Dozens of people waited for the boats to come in before 5pm, with some bringing in some big fish before then. Several different size fish came in weighing anywhere between 10 – 40 lbs. According to Kevin Aman, a member of the NC Division of Marine Fisheries, who did sampling of some of the fish that were caught, said its a great turnout every year.
‘All Things Groovy Hippie Fest’ held at Waterline Brewing
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The All Things Groovy Hippie Fest was held at Waterline Brewing Sunday afternoon. The festival welcomed hundreds of attendees and dozens of vendors selling everything from crystals to tie dye shirts. But of course, it wouldn’t be a hippie fest without a visit from some vintage Volkswagen vans as well.
Bike and pedestrian efforts are underway in Kure Beach. Here's the latest on 4 projects.
Every year, visitors from all over come to enjoy all that Pleasure Island has to offer and during the summer months Kure Beach is bustling with people. Though the year-round population of the town is just over 2,000 residents, an influx of tourists can be found riding their bikes or walking to local destinations, some of the most popular being the Kure Beach Fishing Pier, the Ocean Front Park and Pavilion, the Carolina Beach Island Greenway and Joe Eakes Park.
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