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Incident report provides more details in theft investigation that led to fatal shooting
An incident report provides more details in a theft investigation in Wilmington that culminated in a fatal shooting. Around 5 p.m. on June 13, 2024, an off-duty detective with the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office spotted a boat and truck matching the description of stolen property that the Wilmington Police Department had been investigating, District Attorney Ben David previously said at a news conference. The suspect, identified as 34-year-old Steven Ryan Todd, was also believed to be in the possession of two stolen firearms.
Developer Breaks Ground On Industrial Park Building, Plans For Two More
Plans for two new buildings and infrastructure at Wilmington Trade Center, an industrial park along U.S. 421, will go before New Hanover County’s technical review committee this week. The two buildings will each bring 152,880 square feet of warehousing and manufacturing space to the site at 3930 U.S. 421....
‘Handcuffs won’t provide that solution’: Wilmington city leaders react to SCOTUS decision to allow cities to ban homeless camping
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A U.S. Supreme Court ruling is impacting cities nationwide, and Wilmington is no exception. Justices ruled cities can make it illegal for homeless people to sleep outside. It’s a controversial ruling that has leaders in the community, split. Katelyn Mattox with the Good Shepherd Center...
Vivace International Music Festival's Concerts Announced At The Wilson Center Series
Vivace Music Foundation has announced the fifth edition of the Vivace International Music Festival, hosted in Wilmington, North Carolina. The festival will begin on July 31st and will run through August 11th. Born in 2020, the Vivace Music Foundation continues its mission to create the most dynamic learning experiences for aspiring musicians, regardless of their financial resources, and to present world-class concerts to music lovers around the globe.
President Morton’s administration ousts long-time CFCC marine tech department chair
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WHQR) - After 19 years in the position, Rogers wrote that it was the students he would miss the most and that he “never felt [he] worked for a chair/dean/president. [He] felt he worked for [the students].”. It’s unclear why President Jim Morton’s administration effectively removed Rogers...
Quick-Thinking Heroes Save Mother and Children from Vehicle Fire in Wilmington
Tragedy struck Wilmington on Monday night, as a car burst into flames, with a mother and her two young children trapped inside. The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of A Street and South Walnut Street, according to FOX29. Local authorities reported to the scene after receiving calls about the vehicle fire and the possibility of passengers being unable to escape.
Man found guilty of possessing gun as a felon
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A repeat offender with previous convictions for drug trafficking and assault has been arrested and is facing up to 15 years in prison for possessing a gun as a felon. Desmond Antonio Hines, 35, allegedly had a loaded Glock handgun with an extended magazine ‘that Hines...
UPWA to host Summer Showdown 2024
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – The United Pro Wrestling Association will host its Summer Showdown 2024 at the National Guard Armory on 2221 Carolina Beach Road on Saturday, July 6. “In the Main Event, Heavyweight Champion Jake Logan will defend the title against Snooty Foxx,” a UPWA announcement states. “Logan...
Avelo Airlines extending east coast flight schedule through January 7
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Avelo Airlines announced on July 2 that it is extending its east coast flight schedule through Jan. 7, 2025. This includes the flights from and to the Wilmington International Airport and:. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (FLL) Tampa, Fla. (TPA) New Haven, Conn. (HVN) Washington, D.C. / Baltimore,...
UNCW Rounds Out Coaching Staff With Addition of Assistant Coach Brandon Ress
WILMINGTON, N.C. – UNCW head swimming and diving coach Bobby Guntoro has announced the addition of Brandon Ress as an assistant coach for the 2024-25 season. Ress comes to the program following seven seasons on the staff at Roanoke College, including the last two as the head coach of both the Men’s and Women’s programs.
UNCW chef wins gold in national competition
UNCW Dining Executive Chef Ryan Andress represented the Wilmington area last week and has now earned the gold medal at the Aramark Collegiate Hospitality and Harvest Table Culinary Excellence Competition. Eight chefs from regional Aramark campuses met in Texas to compete for the national title at the Culinary Institute of...
Shootin’ the Breeze: Episode 17
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Shootin’ the Breeze, with WECT Chief Meteorologist Gannon Medwick, explores Cape Fear and Carolina weather more deeply than standard TV segments. Look for a new episode roughly every month!. On this seventeenth episode: Gannon revisits an exceptionally early season Carolina hurricane on its anniversary, and...
Yennaco Joins Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage recently welcomed Emmeline Yennaco to its Wilmington-Autumn Hall office. A resident of Wilmington for the past four years, Yennaco has experience in the hospitality industry, according to a news release. “Everyone you meet has something new you can learn. Working in the local hospitality industry...
Celebrating Two Years of Business: A Journey of Freedom and Determination
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