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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...
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.
WHATS HAPPENING: April 26th-28th
WHATS HAPPENING — Beginning with something that is spanning all across the Cape Fear, the 38th annual Parade of Homes. The event will showcase several homes and communities across the region. You can explore 57 different homes and 29 different builders while being a free self guided tour. Its happening the next two weekends from 12-5 pm. You can find more information here.
Suspect 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 Kawaski Logan drove off after police pulled him over for a traffic stop in Carolina Beach. He then led them on a chase. During the chase, Carolina...
Prayer vigil held for Isabella Strahan as she prepares for third round of chemo
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — More than 100 people gathered for a prayer vigil for a young girl battling brain cancer. 19-year-old Isabella Strahan was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a rare form of brain cancer usually seen in kids between the ages of 2 and 9. Strahan was diagnosed during her...
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.
First Alert Forecast: stretch of 80s to emerge
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - While significant rain systems look to remain elusive, your First Alert Forecast focuses on warming temperatures. Mostly clear skies and fog patches are possible on your Sunday night. Monday will have 50s and 60s as a launch point for lower and middle 80s in the afternoon. More 80s are likely for the balance of the work and school week and dew points will be ticking up, too, so your air conditioning unit ought to have opportunities to work.
Southport/Fort Fisher Ferry closed due to ramp issues
SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) – The Southport/Fort Fisher Ferry is closed until further notice due to mechanical issues with the ramp, according to the N.C. Department of Transportation. “We will alert you when we resume normal ferry operations. If you have any questions or for more information, please call 910-477-5200,”...
Brunswick to get new rehab facility on old hospital site
After sitting vacant for several years, the former Brunswick Community Hospital in Supply will soon be renovated into a rehabilitation center. According to a news release from Todd Hughes, founder and owner of Medaci Wellness Institute, the substance use disorder treatment center looks to renovate the former hospital site at 14 Medical Center Drive into a "state-of-the-art rehabilitation center."
Wilmington company files civil action for $75,000 in damages for bottles of tequila gone missing in transit
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Daytoon Distributors, known for Blue Shark Vodka, has filed a civil lawsuit for at least $75,000 in damages for thousands of tequila bottles that it says went missing in transit in Dec. 2023. The lawsuit was filed on Friday, April 26, 2024, to hold liable Tazmanian...
From the archives: In 1980, a proposal to freeze development on Wilmington-area islands
In March, a coastal conservation group began efforts to raise money to buy the undeveloped southern end of Topsail Beach, also known as "The Point." If a certain piece of legislation 44 years ago had gone through, the purchase wouldn't be necessary. According to a story in the April 28,...
New Hanover County Schools' budget shortfall is a 'teachable moment' | Sen. Michael Lee
Accusations have been thrown around about who’s at fault for causing New Hanover County Schools’ $20 million budget shortfall. But the facts about how education is funded in North Carolina have been conveniently ignored. Education funding is comprised of state, local and federal dollars. At the national level, the average split is 47%...
Steering away from drunk driving: a restaurant’s novel way to combat the issue as summer draws near
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A new restaurant offers customers a unique incentive to discourage drunk driving. Four Corners Wrightsville Beach gives a 5% discount to anyone who uses a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft to get there, all to combat drunk driving. Four Corners Kristian Bawcom said its...
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