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‘Someone knows something’: Family of Oak Island woman found dead in Smith Creek offering $5,000 reward
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A family is now offering a $5,000 reward for any information about their daughter who went missing six months ago. Anna Walker left her home in Oak Island on October 28, 2023, and then her body was found floating in Smith Creek in Wilmington about a month later on November 25, 2023.
Alligator spotted in Caswell Beach; residents asked to contact officials if they spot it
CASWELL BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - An alligator was spotted on Caswell Beach Monday and Tuesday morning, according to the Town of Caswell Beach. “Yesterday, town administration requested that police notify the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) because our officers are not authorized, trained, and equipped to handle dangerous wildlife. Again, if the alligator is spotted, please keep your distance and urge others to do the same as well,” a town announcement states.
Sheriff’s office searching for missing teen last seen in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is searching for 13-year-old Tory Blue Williams. Per the NHCSO, Williams is 5 feet and 6 inches tall with brown eyes and medium-length curly brown hair. He was last seen on Tuesday, April 30, at 2600 Bridgewater Cove, Wilmington, wearing a tan jacket and shorts.
This road in northern New Hanover County will soon see new jobs and housing opportunities
In the northern part of New Hanover County, the only part that hasn’t seen major growth and development, one road is seeing an increase in industrial and residential growth. On Blue Clay Road, industrial buildings line the road on one side with railroad tracks on the other. One could see this as symbolism for the growth coming to one of the only somewhat rural sections left of the county.
Man accused of stealing Wilmington food truck
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A man was arrested early Wednesday morning for allegedly stealing a food truck. Wilmington Police responded to the 1000 block of South College Road around 3:15 a.m. The vehicle was located on Peachtree Avenue shortly after and officers apprehended the suspect who they say was...
Nearly every house in Wilmington could be allowed an ADU starting in May
Accessory Dwelling Units can be backyard cottages, garage apartments, or simply subdividing an area of an existing home to become a separate apartment. They’re widely considered an unobtrusive way to add additional housing into existing single-family neighborhoods without dramatically impacting neighborhood character. Wilmington Zoning Administrator Kathryn Thurston says the...
First Alert Forecast: garden variety showers and storms
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Certainly not all, but a lucky few gardens could catch a drink on this warm Wednesday. Your First Alert Forecast opens with a 40% chance for a shower or locally heavy storm for this midpoint of the work and school week. Rain chances will sink to 10% for Thursday and Friday before building with the next front to 30% for Saturday and Sunday. Keep your outdoor plans intact and have a backup.
How an Ashley High School student is using YouTube to bring World War II stories to life
What started as an interest in history, politics, and current events, turned into something far more rewarding for Luke Basso, a senior at Ashley High School. Basso has been interested in the history of World War II since he was about nine years old. Now, he interviews WWII veterans, other veterans and historical figures.
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.
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