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Kelly House, a resource for women struggling with addiction, closes
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Kelly House, which helped women struggling with addiction who were pregnant or had a child under 6 months old, closed on June 30. The house was built in 1988 and one of its founders, Mary Kelly, passed away in April. The program ultimately came to...
New business in the works for former brewery in downtown Wilmington
Renovations and the permitting process have started for a new brewery to come to downtown Wilmington. Bill and Jan Oden opened Oden Brewing Company in Greensboro in 2019 and are now in the process of adding a second brewery and taproom in the former New Anthem Beer Project space at 116 Dock St.
The Range Welcomes First Tenants On Oleander Drive
The Range, an Oleander Drive complex with 345 apartments and more than 12,000 square feet of commercial space, has begun welcoming new tenants. The project sits on 15 acres at 5026 Oleander Drive – land that once served as a driving range and is still bordered by Wilmington Municipal Golf Course. Tenants began moving into apartments at The Range in April, and the first commercial tenant expects to open its doors this summer, according to a news release issued Thursday.
Allred prepares for college baseball with Sandhills Bogeys in ONSL
For former Chatham Charter baseball standout Aidan Allred, this summer has been an early introduction to what the college level looks like. Allred, an incoming freshman at Brunswick Community College, has spent his summer playing for the Sandhills Bogeys in the Old North State League, a summer league for college baseball players with 22 teams all over North Carolina.
The Audio Lab Acquired By Audio Advice
Audio Advice recently announced the acquisition of The Audio Lab, which has served the coastal Carolinas from its Wilmington store for over 30 years. “We are super excited to welcome The Audio Lab and its terrific team to the Audio Advice family. We believe this combination will allow us to provide the best of both companies to customers throughout the Carolinas,” said Scott Newnam, CEO of Audio Advice.
North Carolina police remove 8-foot alligator ‘trespasser’ from station parking lot: ‘Be aware'
Police in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, were surprised to find an eight-foot-long alligator hanging out in their parking lot when they arrived at the station on Monday morning. "Talk about a trespasser!" the department wrote on social media along with photos showing officials wrangling the reptile. The department noted that...
Major Food Chain Expanding in North Carolina, South Carolina
It’s always nice when more food options are available in your area, and now, the Carolinas are getting some new food spots. A major food chain is expanding in North Carolina and South Carolina, and I’m here for it. As it turns out, this food chain is actually opening 30 new restaurants in the Carolinas, so it’s a big deal.
Crews respond to crash on Cape Fear Memorial Bridge; road cleared
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Crews responded to a crash on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge at around 8:30 a.m. Thursday, July 11. According to DriveNC, westbound traffic leaving Wilmington was affected. As of 9:45 a.m., the crash has been cleared and traffic is flowing normally.
Traffic lights out at Kerr Ave and Wilshire Blvd
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Drivers are advised to avoid Kerr Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard due to the traffic lights being out. The outage appears to be from some nearby malfunctioning electrical equipment, according to the Wilmington Police Department.
Richmond couple wins Southport Lions boat raffle
In addition to looking forward to fireworks on July 4, one of the most awaited events for the day was the announcement of the Southport Lions Club's annual boat raffle winners. While it hasn't happened very often over the 48 years of winner announcements, raffle ticket holders George and Kim...
Topps Selects Walker Jenkins for 2024 Pro Debut Cards
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — South Brunswick High School standout, Walker Jenkins, has been selected as the official cover athlete of the 2024 Topps Pro Debut baseball card set. Jenkins was drafted 5th overall in the 2023 MLB draft by the Minnesota Twins straight out of high school. While...
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