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Man arrested following vehicle chase through New Hanover County
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A man was arrested Sunday following a vehicle chase through New Hanover County. The Carolina Beach Police Department say they attempted to conduct a traffic stop at the intersection of South Lake Park Boulevard and Fayetteville Avenue for a traffic violation that turned into a narcotics investigation.
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...
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...
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...
First Alert Forecast: consistently warm temperatures, variable rain opportunities
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Wilmington’s temperature hit the lower 70s Friday, middle 70s Saturday, and upper 70s Sunday; 80s remain likely to enter the mix in the week ahead. 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, 10% for Tuesday, 40% for Wednesday, 20% for Thursday, and 10% for Friday.
Changes coming to Greenfield Park this summer
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - People love to spend time outside at Greenfield Park, especially during the warmer months so they can take a paddleboat out on the water or walk the trail around the lake. The City of Wilmington’s Director of Parks & Recreation Amy Beatty says they’re working on...
Crews respond to car fire in Leland
LELAND, N.C. (WECT) - Fire crews were able to quickly respond to a car fire threatening a home on Wakefield Street on Thursday afternoon. Crews arrived at 2:15 p.m. and were able to control the fire quickly. The home suffered cosmetic heat damage but no one was injured, according to...
Navassa man arrested following Wednesday night shooting in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A Navassa man is in custody after a Wednesday night, April 24, shooting that injured a man near Greenfield Park in Wilmington, according to the Wilmington Police Department. Per the WPD, officers responded to the 1400 block of Marigold Court at around 11 p.m. following a...
Man in custody after leading police on car chase from Carolina Beach to Monkey Junction
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A suspect is in custody after leading police on a car chase. Carolina Beach Police say 22-year-old Nasir Logan drove off after police pulled him over for speeding in Carolina Beach. Once they pulled him over, officers say the situation became a narcotics investigation. He then...
When will crews finish working at Military Cutoff and Gordon roads? | MyReporter
Orange barrels are a symbol of ongoing construction projects and roadwork, and Wilmington residents say they’ve become a fixture at the intersection of Market Street and Military Cutoff Extension. Residents have reached out to the StarNews recently asking when this project will be completed, when the orange barrels will...
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