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Carolina Beach Police speak out about recent high speed chases
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Police who were led on high-speed chases in Carolina Beach, not once, but twice in one week are speaking out about pursuit protocol, and procedures. The first one happened on Monday, April 22. The pursuit started after the driver, Briggs Smith got into a confrontation with police.
This former Brunswick County restaurant is being repurposed
A former restaurant building in Shallotte will soon be repurposed into a funeral home. Since the popular Chance's Steak and Sea restaurant closed in April 2023, its former home at 4690 East Coast Lane in Shallotte has sat empty. But seemingly not for much longer. At its March meeting, the...
Game-changing goal or two home runs? Have your pick for StarNews Athlete of the Week
The spring high school sports season continues to excite as impressive performances poured in last week. We start in softball where Laney junior Layla Carr went 3-for-4 with three RBIs, a double and two homers in the Buccaneers 8-0 win over West Brunswick Friday. In girls soccer, Hoggard junior Jordan...
Southport invites community to public meeting on long-term comprehensive plan
SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - The City of Southport is inviting the community to the first of its planned public meetings on its comprehensive plan: Plan Southport 2050. The event will be on Tuesday, April 30, at the Southport Community Building from 6 to 8 p.m. Residents are welcome to drop...
Wilmington dentist retires with a smile: '53 years is a long time to do anything'
For more than a half-century, one of the constants of life in Wilmington has been Dr. H.A. "Hal" Nicholson III's dental practice on Doctors Circle across from Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center on South 17th Street. In December, however, things changed — just like so many other things have...
Franklin Square Park reopens in Southport following months-long closure
SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — A historical park in Southport has reopened. Franklin Square Park was closed in January due to concerns about diseased or dead trees. According to the city, they were particularly concerned about four trees, but there were around two dozen more that needed to be evaluated.
When are Wilmington police officers allowed to speed and activate their emergency lights?
When discussing road regulations, the average driver is familiar with the basic rules, such as speed limits, traffic signals, and lane etiquette. However, are the driving expectations for law enforcement personnel the same?. As emergency responders, on-duty police officers, both those patrolling and responding to calls, are governed by specific...
Southport police to see another temporary home
The Southport Police Department will soon see a new home, but like its current location, this move will be temporary. At its April 1 meeting, the Southport Board of Aldermen voted 5-1 in favor of authorizing City Manager Bonnie Therrien to sign a five-year lease for a building to house the city’s police force. The property is 1669 North Howe St., a former bank building near the Southport Walmart.
First Alert Forecast: consistently warm temperatures, variable rain opportunities
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Your First Alert Forecast for your Monday night highlights fair skies with isolated fog banks. Expect overnight lows in the muggy lower 60s and balmy middle 60s as moisture increases. Speaking of: chances for elusive showers and thundershowers list at 0% for Monday night, 10% for Tuesday, 50% for Wednesday, 20% for Thursday, and 10% for Friday.
Wilmington-based tequila brand sues distribution companies after 19,000 bottles were stolen
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The makers of Wilmington-based Hacienda Chactun Tequila—Daytoon Distributors—is suing two distribution companies, Tazmanian Freight and Landstar Express America for at least $75,000, though final damages may be more. The suit comes after 19,000 of tequila were stolen on their way to North Carolina...
UNCW students protest to support diversity, equity, and inclusion policy
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Students with UNCW’s Black Student Union are trading their pens and pencils for paintbrushes. On Monday, leaders with the BSU organized a peaceful protest, speaking up against a vote earlier this month by the University of North Carolina Governance Committee to repeal and replace its diversity, equity, and inclusion policy.
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