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Wilmington PD crime statistics show rise in traffic-related deaths and theft
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Wilmington Police Department has released crime statistics for the first half of the year, which shows are decrease in violet crime and significant increase in fatalities linked to vehicles in Wilmington, particularly among vehicle crashes and pedestrian death. The report also shows a rise...
Swimming advisory issued after bacteria found near Oak Island Pier
OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) – The NC Recreational Water Quality Program announced on Wednesday that a pending swim advisory has been issued at the public beach access at Ocean Drive and Keziah Street in Oak Island. Per the state, initial tests showed bacteria levels of 124 enterococci. Keziah Street...
Ponytails, SweeTees play in state tournaments
The South Brunswick SweeTees (6 and younger) and South Brunswick Ponytails (12 and younger) are playing this week in the N.C. Dixie Softball state tournaments in Vale. They qualified by finishing second in the District 9 tournaments played in June at Town Creek District Park.
South Brunswick baseball teams in state tourneys
The Southport Oak Island AAA (ages 9-10) and Major (ages 11-12) baseball teams are playing in the Diamond Youth Baseball Division II state tournaments at Lockwood Folly District Park. In the Majors tourney, SOI won its first two games.
Support foster, adoptive families at back to school bash in Little River
LITTLE RIVER, S.C. (WPDE) — You’re invited to a Back to School Bash in Little River this month. Sea Haven for Youth is our community partner this month. The organization provides a safe place for youth in crisis. Their upcoming Third Annual Back to School Bash supports area...
Major Update in Missing North Carolina Mom and Daughter Case
A missing mother and daughter from North Carolina have been safely located, according to the Wilmington North Carolina Police Department. Police say Amanda Lynn Roberts, 36, and her daughter, Brenna Dawn Shoff, 2, were found on July 1 after they were last seen on June 26 near the 5000 block of Market Street, near the Sleep Inn and MainStay Suites.
Busy Brunswick highway to soon see lane closures
Editor's note: The North Carolina Department of Transportation has moved work on the road from July 15-16 to July 23-24, according to a Thursday news release. One of two lanes on U.S. 74/76 eastbound outside of Sandy Creek is scheduled to close in July for utility construction, according to a news release from...
Victim of fatal Fourth of July stabbing in Carolina Beach identified
CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) – A Carolina Beach man was killed in a Fourth of July stabbing on Spencer-Farlow Drive, according to an update from the town’s police department. Per the Carolina Beach Police Department, units arrived to the scene at approximately 7: 40 a.m., where 28-year-old Dakota...
Three charged in Bladen County double murder
BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Three people now face charges in a 2022 double murder in Bladen County. Barbara Age, 33, and Terry Allen White, 41, both of Wilmington, and Koran Anthony Floyd-Sutton, 33, of Lumberton are each charged with two counts of first degree murder. The trio are...
Permeable pavement project underway at UNCW
Construction on permeable pavement retrofits in the University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Randall parking lot began this month, coordinated by North Carolina Coastal Federation (NCCF) and UNCW. The project is part of an EPA 319 Grant awarded to NCCF, in partnership with the City of Wilmington’s Heal Our Waterways...
Col. Henry assumes command at Sunny Point
Col. Russell Henry’s love for family and the U.S. Army was evident last week. With four generations of his family present, the 29-year Army veteran assumed command of the 596th Transportation Brigade in a July 2 ceremony on the Fort Johnston Garrison lawn in Southport. He succeeds Col. Chad Blacketer, who had already left for his next assignment prior to the change of command.
14 things to do in Wilmington during a concert-packed summer weekend
Summer is a great time for concerts, and the Wilmington area has a ton of them this weekend. From big outdoor concerts to intimate listening room shows, and featuring such genres as hard rock, jazz, blues, jam, punk and more, we've got plenty for you to check out. ...
Performance brings back memories for veterans
In a show of appreciation for all veterans, the USO-style band Letters From Home performed a musical salute to them July 2 during the North Carolina Fourth of July Festival. Veterans sat in chairs laid out on the grass in front of the covered Southport Waterfront Park stage while enjoying music from the World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War periods and more, with the Cape Fear River serving as a magnificent backdrop. Not too far behind the veterans sat three Army helicopters on display on Bay Street.
Breaking down county, municipal budget changes across the Cape Fear region
This year, county and municipal governments across Cape Fear spent months pouring over millions in tax revenue and proposing respective budgets for the 2024-25 fiscal year, which began on July 1. Local governments held meetings and heard feedback from their constituents — including criticisms of rising tax rates, and growing frustrations with underfunded schools and public programs.
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...
Wilmington National Cemetery Improvements – Wilmington NC
Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs. The Works Progress Administration / Work Projects Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at New Bern National Cemetery in New Bern, North Carolina. As detailed in a DoD report:. Project description: Improve the National Cemetery, including planting trees, fertilizing, reseeding lawns and grounds, cleaning...
Multiple Biden Campaign Events In NC, As President Bucks Growing Calls To Drop Out
North Carolina continues to play a pivotal role in President Joe Biden’s quest to remain on the Democratic ticket in November’s general election. First Lady Jill Biden was in Wilmington on Monday, and Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Greensboro on Thursday, stumping for the 81-year-old president.
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