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OIB commissioners talk Jinks Creek dredging
Ocean Isle Beach town staff recently updated commissioners on the proposed Jinks Creek Maintenance Dredging Project, including funding details and the board’s options to move forward or not. The Ocean Isle Beach Board of Commissioners during its June 11 meeting discussed the updated projected project cost, time frame and...
Wilmington neighbors band together to help couple after a tree falls on home during storm
Now to a scary scene in Wilmington, where Tuesday night's storm sent a tree into a home injuring a couple inside. That couple is out of the hospital and only speaking with Ryan Hughes.
Sunset Beach Police warn of nesting alligator
SUNSET BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Another alligator has made its way to Sunset Beach, but this one may be staying a while. The Sunset Beach Police Department has posted a sign warning visitors about a nesting alligator in the area and to not approach her nest. Police say nearly...
Third annual NHC Equity and Inclusion Summit set for Sept. 5-6
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Registration is open for New Hanover County’s third annual Equity and Inclusion Summit set for Sept. 5-6. The event at CFCC’s Union Station will focus on disability awareness, community response to the homelessness crisis, understanding AI through the lens of equity and other topics.
Trial for man charged in 2022 Wilmington murder set to begin
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The trial for Malik Delquan Jones is set to begin Monday, July 22, according to District Attorney Ben David. Jones is charged with the murder 20-year-old Jakai Dekine. On June 25, 2022, police responded to the 1500 block of S 11 Street and found Dekine suffering...
Carroll passes gavel to Rudd-Gaglie for 2024-25
Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce held its 49th annual meeting at the Southport Community Building June 26. This meeting serves as an opportunity for the membership to network, celebrate the success of the fiscal year and refocus for the coming year. After breakfast provided by Burney’s Bakery of Southport,...
With an intense rip current season, Oak Island Water Rescue provides tips to keep you safe
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC — There were three separate drownings at three different beaches in the past four days including at Ocean Isle Beach, Surf City Beach, and Litchfield Beach. They were all caused by the same thing, rip currents. This season the rip current risks have been “pretty high”...
Sandwich shop in Wilmington to soon host grand opening. Here's how to get free food
The Potbelly sandwich shop chain is adding a second Wilmington location. The restaurant opens Friday in the Mayfaire shopping center near Wrightsville Beach. It joins the existing Wilmington shop which opened four years ago at 2515 S 17th St. near New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Here’s what to expect as the new one opens.
‘We can not do this alone’: Officials provide update to Wilmington violent action plan
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Stopping violent crimes in Port City doesn’t depend on just one law enforcement agency, but rather a group of agencies under the Violent Crime Action Plan. Wilmington Police, the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, and the FBI are all working together and officials say...
First Alert Forecast: Scorching heat takes center stage, rain chances ramp up late week
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Your First Alert Forecast flips to a period of not zero, but lower, chances for showers and storms to start the new work week: 10% tonight, 30% Tuesday and 40% Wednesday. More sun will equal more heat in this period, with daily high temperatures likely getting deep in the 90s... and heat index values around a stressful 105 with a few spots near 110. Stay rested, hydrated, and neighborly! Wednesday will be a transition day with highs in the lower 90s and a heat index value over 100.
Wilmington Municipal Golf Course closed until July 20
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Municipal Golf Course is closed from now until it reopens on Saturday, July 20, per the city. “Our landscaping crews will perform routine aeration and verticutting on the tees, fairways, and greens to keep the course in top condition throughout the year. We apologize for the inconvenience,” a city announcement states.
House move set for July 17 on Oak Island
OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) – The Town of Oak Island announced that a house move is set for Wednesday, July 17, at 10 a.m. from Ocean Drive to NE 10th Street. “During this time, traffic will be HEAVILY impacted along ALL of E Oak Island Drive, particularly from Sellers Street to NE 9th Street. Officers will direct traffic as the home is moved; however travel along E Oak Island Drive should be avoided during this time if possible. If traveling this area, please be patient, follow the directions of officers, and DO NOT SPEED when using side streets as detours,” a town announcement states.
One hospitalized after crash involving Calabash fire truck and a Mustang
CALABASH, N.C. (WECT) - The driver of a Mustang was hospitalized after a crash with a Calabash Fire Department fire truck on Monday afternoon, July 15. Per the CFD, the crash took place on Hickman Road. Nobody else was injured in the crash.
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