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Payne Named Director Of Development At Hill School
Local fundraising executive Erin Payne has been appointed as the director of development for The Hill School of Wilmington, a nonprofit school serving students with dyslexia and/or ADHD. Payne (pictured below) has served the Cape Fear community for over 30 years in nonprofit executive roles in education and literacy, affordable...
More than 50 restaurants and bars have opened in the Wilmington area this year. See the list.
We have more Mexican, more Italian and just more good eats in general this year in the Wilmington area. Now that we’re past the halfway point of 2024, here’s a look at some of the restaurants, bars and coffee shops that have opened (or reopened) in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties through June.
Flood of concerns: Planning board denies western bank amendments
NEW HANOVER COUNTY — “We’ve really struggled with this whole entire text amendment — this whole entire comprehensive plan,” planning board member Cameron Moore said Thursday evening. “What is the true vision over there?”. ALSO: Western banks: ‘Downtown riverfront’ plan amendment to allow 5-story...
Elizabeth Harriss Dunn, 70
WILMINGTON — Elizabeth Harriss Dunn, affectionately known as “E,” died peacefully at home in Wilmington on July 8, 2024, at the age of 70. She was born on November 30, 1953, the daughter of William Herbert “Bill” Dunn, who died of a heart attack when she was 6 years old, and Elizabeth Harriss “Beth” Sprunt.
Oscar Mayer Weinermobile is in Wilmington. Here's where you can see it.
The iconic Oscar Mayer Weinermobile will be in the Wilmington area this week. Between July 8-14, the vehicle is making its rounds throughout the Port City. Cooper Albert, driver of the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile, will bring the hotdog on wheels to three different locations in the coming days. If you're looking for a chance...
20 911 calls made after shooting on 14th Street in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A total of 20 911 calls were made after a shooting on 14th Street in Wilmington that critically injured a man on June 29. Police responded to a Shot Spotter notification at the 400 block of S. 14th Street at around 10:30 p.m. on June 29 and found a man outside suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was hospitalized and has since been released, but nobody has been arrested in the case so far.
Wrightsville Beach lifeguards win regional competition
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue Team members defended their title at the United States Lifesaving Associations, South Atlantic Regional Championship competition over this week. The ORT for the past three years has earned first place in the contest, which is comprised of the best lifeguards from...
$242M Federal Grant To Help Replace Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
The effort to replace the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge received a $242 million U.S. Department of Transportation grant, officials announced Friday. Local government and business leaders across the Cape Fear region have for years pushed for funding the replacement of the bridge, which was built in 1969. The total cost of the replacement is expected to be about $485 million, according to a news release from Gov. Roy Cooper's office. The new structure is proposed to be a high-rise, fixed-span bridge.
$242 million in USDOT funding awarded to help pay for Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Governor Roy Cooper’s office on July 12 announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding a $242 million grant to support the replacement of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. The funds come from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law via a Bridge Investment Program-Large Bridge Project...
Four juveniles charged after trespassing; firearm seized from one teen
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Four juveniles were charged in a case that started regarding a dispute at a park near Hollins Road and Pershing Court a little after midnight on Wednesday, July 10. Per the Wilmington Police Department, officers found two stolen vehicles when they arrived and four teens fled....
City Receives $16M Offer For Parking Decks, Office Building
Wilmington City Council members are expected to discuss the potential sale of city-owned parking decks and an office building at 115 N. Third St. next week. According to agenda documents for the council's meeting Tuesday night, city staff recently received an unsolicited offer of $16 million for the city-owned Market Street deck at 115 Market St., the city's Second Street deck at 114 N. Second St., the five-story office building at 115 N. Third St. and the property at 210 Chestnut St.
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