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Burgaw man charged with fentanyl, amphetamine possession

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A Burgaw man is facing three drug possession charges after being arrested by the Pender County Sheriff’s Office earlier this week. According to court records, 25-year-old Elias Jacob Aguilar was arrested Monday, Nov. 9, and charged with possession of fentanyl, felony possession of a Schedule II controlled substance and misdemeanor possession of a Schedule III controlled substance.

Pender County, NC · 1d
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Duplin Times

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Warsaw man convicted of habitual DWI

BURGAW — A 36-year-old Warsaw man will serve prison time after being convicted of habitually driving while impaired in Pender County Court on Oct. 29. Jesus Santivanez of Warsaw was sentenced to 17-30 months in prison for the Class F felony. District Attorney Jason W. Smith shared that in the most recent incident, Santivanez was traveling on I-40 in Pender County during the early morning hours of Dec. 7, 2025, when he stopped his vehicle in the right lane. According to Smith’s office, a witness reported the incident and another driver with a flashlight pulled over to try to warn motorists of Santivanez’s vehicle parked in the travel lane. Santivanez was reportedly asleep and hunched over the steering wheel when law enforcement officers arrived on the scene. After smelling a strong scent of alcohol coming from the vehicle, they suspected he was impaired. Santivanez failed a field sobriety test and was arrested on suspicion of DWI. Later, a test showed a blood alcohol concentration of 0.18, more than twice North Carolina’s legal limit of 0.08. Authorities said subsequent breathalizer tests were unsuccessful because Santivanez refused to participate. Since Santivanez had multiple DWI charges within the past 10 years, he was

Warsaw, NC · 22h

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Wilson Center announces 2027 music, comedy performances

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College has announced three performances for 2027, including a concert featuring Texas singer-songwriters Lyle Lovett and Hayes Carll. The lineup also includes the Bored Teachers comedy tour and comedian Henry Cho’s “It’s What I Do” tour....

Wilmington, NC · 2d
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Flaming Amy’s Burrito Barn says business isn’t for sale as property is listed

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Flaming Amy’s Burrito Barn says it has no plans to close after the property housing its Wilmington restaurant was listed for sale. In a Facebook post, Flaming Amy’s Burrito Barn stated the property at 4002 Oleander Drive is for sale, but the business is not.

Wilmington, NC · 2d
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Mens Basketball loses second consecutive away game

The Kent State men’s basketball team fell to 1–2 on the season after a 91-73 loss to the 3-0 UNC Wilmington Seahawks on Wednesday. Head coach Rob Senderoff had high praise for the Seahawks after Kent’s win last week, acknowledging them as a tough opponent. “We have...

Wilmington, NC · 2d

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18-year-old charged with assault with intent to kill involving two people in Whiteville

WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) — An 18-year-old Clarkton man is facing two felony assault charges following an alleged shooting in Whiteville. According to court records, Anthony Jevon Vining Jr. was arrested Wednesday, Nov. 11, and charged with two counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and one count of discharging a firearm within city limits.

Whiteville, NC · 23h

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‘No easy choices’: Superintendent responds to criticism over Pender Co. school calendar

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The 2027-2028 school calendar for Pender County students is now approved, but many parents are not happy about it. The Pender County School Board voted to approve the calendar after discussion at its most recent meeting on Monday. [Previous story: Pender County school board approves 2027-28...

Pender County, NC · 17h

TMZ

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Jenelle Evans' Ex-Husband Courtland Rogers Arrested Over Stolen Sneakers

Jenelle Evans' Ex-Husband Courtland Rogers Arrested Over Stolen Sneakers

Wilmington, NC · 1d

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Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing 14-year-old boy

NAVASSA, NC (WWAY) — The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a missing 14-year-old boy. Deputies are searching for Ray Ellis Whitmore, who was last seen around 4:40 p.m. in the Church Street area of Navassa. Whitmore is described as a white...

Brunswick County, NC · 2d

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Carolina Beach man sentenced to more than 37 years for killing son last year

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WWAY) — A 63-year-old Carolina Beach man will spend up to 37.75 years in prison after pleading guilty to killing his 39-year-old son inside their home last year. Robert Strauss Davis pleaded guilty Tuesday in New Hanover County Superior Court to second-degree murder and possession...

Carolina Beach, NC · 2d

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Merrick's lead narrows in NC House race after provisional votes counted

The inclusion of provisional and absentee ballots has slimmed the margin in a tight race for N.C. House District 20 ahead of the official results. New Hanover County Board of Elections counted the additional 1,036 provisional and 90 absentee ballots on Nov. 10. Democrat Tim Merrick holds the lead with 22,160 votes at 50.09% of the electorate — 81 votes ahead of Republican Dane Scalise, who holds 22,079 votes, or 49.91%. Merrick initially led by 101 votes. The results are unofficial until the county canvass on Friday, Nov. 13. The race is eligible for a recount upon request from Scalise. Following the results on election night, Scalise declined to comment on a potential recount. According to the State Board of Elections, a candidate who did not win in a non-statewide contest can demand a recount if the difference between a winning candidate and the candidate demanding the recount is 1% or less of the total votes cast in the contest. Any mandatory recounts would be completed by county boards after the county canvass and should be completed prior to the state canvass. Another close race: Rouzer holds slim lead after provisional votes counted for District 7 Election Night: How New

New Hanover County, NC · 2d

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Veteran-owned Leland restaurant gives back on Veterans Day

LELAND, N.C. (WECT) - Before John White was serving barbecue in Leland, he was serving in the Army. Now, the co-owner of The Pit Backyard Barbeque is giving back to others who served. For Veterans Day, the restaurant offered free meals to service members and their families. Finding a new...

Leland, NC · 1d

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‘Very dangerous area’: Driver calls for changes to Independence Boulevard median

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A woman who struck a median on Independence Boulevard while driving home at night says she’s concerned other drivers could hit it, too. Stephanie Daniels said she did not see the median as she approached Carolina Beach Road on Oct. 30, and the collision caused more than $3,000 in damage to her car.

Wilmington, NC · 1d

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Two men charged in Metting Road shooting in Wilmington

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Two men face charges after arrest warrants allege they shot at a home on Metting Road in Wilmington. Zeer Nafis Cannady, 33, and Davonte Baskerville, 33, are each charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury, discharging a firearm into occupied property and felony conspiracy.

Wilmington, NC · 2d

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10 North Carolina Italian Restaurants Where Your Money Goes Further

I love a fancy dinner as much as anyone. Still, my favorite Italian meals tend to come from family-run rooms with red sauce, garlic knots, and a takeout box for later. In one North Carolina pizzeria, a single slice gets compared to the size of a medium pie. I had to read that twice.

North Carolina · 1d

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Cold front to bring freezing temperatures, frost risk to Cape Fear this weekend

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Enjoy one more day of unseasonably warm weather across the region today, with mostly sunny skies and highs reaching the mid to upper 70s. Breezy southwest winds will develop ahead of a dry cold front moving through late tonight into early Friday. Rain chances will remain very low, but a noticeable drop in temperatures is on the way. Friday will bring abundant sunshine, but highs will struggle to move past 60 degrees. Even colder conditions are expected this weekend, with highs only in the upper 50s and overnight lows dipping into the 30s. Areas of frost are possible, especially inland, with some locations potentially reaching freezing temperatures Saturday night into Sunday morning. Over the next few days bring in the potted plants and start the process of protecting tender vegetation or you may lose it this weekend with potentially many areas inland of the coast ending their growing season. Dry and sunny conditions to continue into early next week, with temperatures remaining chilly.

Wilmington, NC · 1d

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Police investigating vehicle-bicycle crash in Wilmington

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) —Police are investigating a crash involving a vehicle and a bicycle in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon. The crash happened around 3 p.m. at the intersection of Market Street and Lennon Drive. The crash involved one vehicle and one person riding a bicycle. Officers responded to the scene...

Wilmington, NC · 2d

WITN

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Widespread frost/freeze still on track for Saturday night

Eastern North Carolina remains on target for a widespread, significant frost/freeze risk Saturday night into early Sunday morning. The coldest air we have seen this season will settle in from Friday through early next week. This will bring the coldest air to most areas along and west of Highway 17.

Martin County, NC · 1d

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Wilmington braces for a bitter freeze: Plants at risk

Wilmington-area residents should prepare for freezing temperatures this weekend, some of the coldest since last winter. The National Weather Service in Wilmington issued a cold weather briefing, with temperatures dropping into the 30s Friday evening and freeze and frost possible through the weekend. What is the forecast for each day?

Wilmington, NC · 23h

Sampson Independent

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Probe over;need to do better is not

The investigation into the fatal shooting of Shawn West Jr. has reached its conclusion, but the issues surrounding this tragedy should not end with the district attorney’s ruling that cleared two Sampson County Sheriff’s officers of any wrongdoing in the case. After reviewing the State Bureau of Investigation’s...

Sampson County, NC · 2d