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Fire closes two restaurants in downtown Wilmington
Two restaurants in downtown Wilmington are closed after a fire broke out Tuesday inside the building. According to a post on the Wilmington Fire Department's Facebook page, crews were called to a downtown business on South Front Street around 11:15 a.m. "Upon arrival, crews found that the fire had been...
Amid rapid development, a Brunswick town takes steps to better protect trees
An amendment to Shallotte’s unified development ordinance (UDO) will allow the town to better protect trees amid continued development in the area. At its July meeting, the Shallotte Board of Aldermen considered an amendment to its UDO, the document that guides planning and development for the town and its extra territorial jurisdiction near,...
A former Wilmington driving 'Range' is transforming into an apartment and retail center
The Range, a privately funded development project that includes 35 apartments designated as workforce housing, has begun welcoming its first tenants. The first three of seven total buildings on the former Oleander Golf Center driving range site in Wilmington have opened, according to a news release from the East West Partners, a residential and mixed-used development company that has been operating for over 40 years.
Brunswick County teacher says her students encouraged her as she battled cancer
As Kasey Bienkowski packs away her supplies and cleans out her classroom for the summer, posters made by her students still grace the walls. The messages, written in the students’ handwriting, are much the same: “We missed you, Miss B.!” “We love you!” “We hope you feel better!”
Fire in the Pines Festival to return Oct. 5 with education, food trucks, games and more
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The annual Fire in the Pines Festival is set to return to Halyburton Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5. The family-friendly environmental education festival aims to raise awareness about the importance of fire to forests in southeastern North Carolina and helping people learn the need for controlled burns.
NCDOT to close left turn lane from North College Road onto Spring View Drive
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The N.C. Department of Transportation is planning to permanently close the left turn lane on North College Road turning onto Spring View Drive on Monday, July 22. The closure is due to safety, per the NCDOT, and drivers who need to make the left turn should...
When does school start in the Wilmington area? Here's when students go back.
Summer is in full swing. However, it's also getting closer to schools reopening across the Wilmington area. Here's when schools are starting in your area. Class of 2024:Catch up with StarNews' coverage of Wilmington-area high school graduations. New Hanover County Schools. Traditional schools. First day will be Tuesday, Aug. 27....
American Legion Post 68 swears in first female commander
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — John E Jacobs American Legion Post 68 swore in it’s first female commander during it’s July meeting Thursday night. Beatrice Frost has been a post-member for the past 5 years. A retired Air Force sergeant, Frost served one tour in Washington D.C., working...
Feast Fest 2025 to feature local chefs, drinks, entertainment and more Wilmington
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Feast Wilmington’s Feast Fest 2025 is set for March 24-30, 2025, per a festival announcement. The main events will be at Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park on Saturday, March 29, and Sunday, March 30. Craft + Cuisine will be on March 29 from...
Gov. Cooper touts $242M grant for Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement amid concerns
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — On Tuesday, Governor Roy Cooper visited Wilmington to highlight a $242 million federal grant to replace the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. The funding is a part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. More than $5 billion have been allocated for 13 major bridges across the county, including the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge.
Brunswick County sports: Coaches pay, gate revenue for 2023-24 school year
After evaluating New Hanover and Pender County's athletic revenue for the past school year, it's time to visit Brunswick County. Brunswick County is home to over 153,000 residents and has become one of North Carolina's and the nation's fastest-growing counties in recent years. Three public high schools - North, South, and West Brunswick -...
Wilmington NCDMV office to continue Saturday hours, but not for long
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles has worked to meet the demands of the busy summer season by opening on Saturdays at select driver license offices statewide. The Wilmington office located at 2390 Carolina Beach Road, Suite 104 (South Square Plaza), is one of the 16 made available for Saturday. Walk-in services are from 8 a.m.-noon through Aug. 24 with no appointment necessary.
Want to read up on Wilmington history? Here are a few books to get you started
If you're looking to do some summer reading, why not learn a little more about the place you live? Dozens if not hundreds of books have been written about the history of the Wilmington area. And while this story isn't meant to provide a comprehensive list it's a pretty good place to...
Political donations pouring in
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Anytime there is a major political news event, it impact campaign contributions. Federal Elections Commission reports show spikes in donations after nearly every headline-garnering incident this year. Our Molly Martinez joins us now with a look.
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