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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.
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...
State officials asking recreational fishermen to donate Red Snapper carcasses to science
State officials are asking recreational fishermen to donate Red Snapper carcasses to science. When cleaning the fish, officials with the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries say anglers should leave the head and tail intact and, if possible, leave the guts in the fish. Those who fished on a charter boat...
A Coastal Island-Hopping Adventure: NC’s Brunswick Islands
While many people are familiar with North Carolina’s Outer Banks — perhaps you’ve seen the Netflix TV series — the Tar Heel State boasts another vacation gem: the Brunswick Islands. Spanning 45 miles of shoreline between Wilmington, NC, and Myrtle Beach, SC, this chain of barrier...
Bladen Dixie Boys, Junior Dixie Boys Begin State Tournaments Saturday
WINNABOW – The Bladen County Dixie Boys and Junior Dixie Boys All-Stars will begin play Saturday morning in their respective state tournaments Saturday morning at Town Creek Park. The Park is located at 6420 Ocean Highway East, Winnabow, 28479. The Junior Dixie Boys (13U) open the state tournament with...
Most expensive homes for sale in Wilmington
Stacker compiled a list of the most expensive homes in Wilmington listed for sale on realtor.com. Homes are ranked by price with ties broken by price per square foot. - Days on market: 78 days (-$395,000 price reduction since listing) - View listing on realtor.com. #27. 1215 Anchors Bend Way,...
On $150M Campus, Live Oak Celebrates Latest Building
Inside the newest building on Live Oak Bank’s midtown campus, Live Oak’s CEO explained the thinking behind having his employees come back to the office (versus remote working) five days a week. “We're in the same room. We're relating to each other, and we're looking each other in...
16th Annual Tri-County Awards & Recognition Banquet to Celebrate Achievements in Riegelwood
The Men and Women United for Youth & Families organization is set to host its 16th Annual Tri-County Awards and Recognition Banquet on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 4:00 PM. The event will take place at the Berline P. Graham Multipurpose Building located at East Arcadia Elementary School, 21451 NC-87, Riegelwood, NC 28456.
‘It was the perfect dorm’: UNCW alumni speak on demolition of Galloway Hall
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Galloway Hall on the campus of UNCW is being torn down Thursday, July 11. According to the university, Galloway Hall was built in 1970 and opened for students in 1971. The building was originally named Dorm ‘71. The name changed a few years later in honor of Edmund Galloway, a student who died in a bicycle accident in 1974.
Wrightsville Beach acting Town Manager fires Police Chief
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) – Wrightsville Beach Police Chief David Squires was terminated from his position as of Wednesday, according to Mayor Darryl Mills. According to Mayor Mills, the acting Town Manager, Tony Wilson, sat down with Squires on Wednesday and after a discussion, Wilson terminated Squires effective immediately. Mayor Mills did not specify what issues the two men had discussed.
Still no trial date for one of three charged in double murder at home of former TRU Colors COO
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – There is still no trial date for Raquel Adams, one of three people charged in connection to a double murder in the home of former TRU Colors COO in 2021, per District Attorney Ben David’s office. In May, the case was continued by Judge...
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...
Galloway Hall demolition begins at The University of North Carolina Wilmington
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Demolition has begun on The University of North Carolina Wilmington’s first dormitory, Galloway Hall. Galloway was completed in 1971 and during its prime, housed as many as 400 students. However, wear and tear on the building has left it unutilized by the University. Plans...
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