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Major doughnut-and-coffee chain delays expanding in Brunswick

(This story has been updated to add new information.) A Massachusetts-based donut and coffee company has some delays in opening new locations in Brunswick County . With one location in Leland and another in Shallotte, three more Dunkins are slowly making their way to the area. There are only two existing Dunkin' locations operating in the county, one standalone Dunkin' in Leland and an in-store counter inside the Walmart Supercenter in Shallotte. County planning staff previously approved a standalone Dunkin' location at 4875 Long Beach Road SE, commonly known as N.C. 133, and another at 28 Blanton Road, Supply. The town of Carolina Shores approved plans for a third new location as well, to be constructed near the new Publix site. Construction is currently underway on the Long Beach Road location between a Food Lion-anchored retail area and Hampton Inn & Suites. The walls are up, but it is running behind schedule. Previous coverage: Major doughnut-and-coffee chain to open two more Brunswick stores Both the Supply and Southport area locations are owned by Dunkin' franchisee George Ross and will be completely new builds, former Senior Public Relations Specialist Julia Voutour previously told the StarNews. Approved plans for the Southport area

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Star News

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New Walmart brings big crowd and Vanna White to Brunswick County

The newest Walmart in Brunswick County announced its presence with authority. "Bull Durham" quotes aside, the grand opening of the retail giant off U.S. 17 in southern Brunswick County on Nov. 4 came with fanfare, including giveaways and special appearances from "Wheel of Fortune" co-host Vanna White and country music star Niko Moon. Days before the opening, Walmart gave the StarNews a sneak peek inside its next Brunswick County location. Here's how things went with the new Walmart. Walmart first look On Nov. 2, Walmart employees were putting the final touches on the store located near Carolina Shores with a Calabash address. A week earlier, the shopping complex's other main store, Publix supermarket, opened. Inside Walmart, there were several displays to show off for the Nov. 4 opening. Christmas trees were already on the floor for sale. Employees were also stocking grocery items and beach wear. The store also has a pharmacy and car repair shop. Grand opening Hours before the doors opened at 7:30 a.m., a long line formed outside of the store. One group sitting in chairs said they had been there since 3:19 a.m. Refreshments were on hand to keep people in good spirits during a foggy

Brunswick County, NC · 1d

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Brunswick County awaits hundreds of new industrial jobs

With Corning Incorporated announcing big plans and jobs for Wilmington, Brunswick County also has several industrial developments in the pipeline. Brunswick County continues to grow in population and development, and two big manufacturing companies plan to bring hundreds of jobs to the area with the potential for a third. Brunswick Business and Industry Development has multiple projects under their arm amid receiving $6.275 million in grant funding from the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina. The funding will be used to improve the Mid-Atlantic Industrial Rail Park Megasite and prepare it for prospective industrial businesses. Some identified improvements include site clearing, rail bed construction and mitigation credits for wetland protection efforts. The park spans across 1,100 acres near the Brunswick-Columbus county border and is one of two megasites located in the county represented by Brunswick Business and Industry Development. The park also connects to the Port of Wilmington via a CSX main rail line. Currently, the North Carolina Department of Transportation is constructing an access road to the Mid-Atlantic Industrial Rail Park, Brunswick Business and Industry Development Executive Director Bill Early said. Getting the road built and paved will increase marketing for the property, Early said. As improvements begin shaping

Brunswick County, NC · 2d

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Court rejects bid to overturn conviction in 2019 Brunswick Co. double murder

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The North Carolina Court of Appeals has upheld the first-degree murder convictions in two 2019 shooting deaths in Brunswick County. Xavier Stevenson and Myla Payne were shot in June 2019 following an argument. Both victims died at the scene. Logan Young was found guilty of...

Brunswick County, NC · 2d
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One person grazed in shooting on Metting Road in Wilmington

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) -One person was grazed by gunfire in a shooting Friday night, Nov. 6, on Metting Road near Darlington Avenue, according to the Wilmington Police Department. Police said the person was taken to a hospital and was not seriously hurt. A WPD representative told a WECT crew at...

Wilmington, NC · 9h

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Safety violations prompt temporary closure of Southport Senior Building

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - The Senior Building in Southport has closed after being deemed unsafe for public occupancy. According to city officials, the building on Fodale Avenue is temporarily closed until further notice after a recent inspection uncovered several violations. Anyone who has a scheduled reservation or who regularly uses...

Southport, NC · 1d

Guessing Headlights

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Alligator Takes the Back Door Into a Bagel Shop, Hilarious Freakout Caught On Camera

A small alligator made it behind the counter at a North Carolina bagel shop before the owner spotted it. The shop’s security cameras caught his sudden jump backward. The visit happened at Bagel Dock Express ... Read more

Southport, NC · 1d

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Hawthorne Residential Buys 264-Unit Shallotte Complex in Brunswick County Growth Bet

A 264-unit apartment community in Shallotte, North Carolina has a new owner, as Hawthorne Residential Partners has acquired Hawthorne at Shallotte from Logan Homes. The deal places the Brunswick County property, completed just last year, into the hands of a Greensboro-based operator with a sizable regional footprint. The purchase price...

Brunswick County, NC · 2d

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This North Carolina Beach Town Just Made Hallmark’s List Of America’s Merriest Christmas Towns

Christmas with palm trees and ocean air already sounds strange enough to get my attention. Then I learned this little North Carolina beach town made Hallmark Channel’s 25 finalists for America’s Merriest Christmas Towns. Nearly 1,500 communities entered the first competition, which makes that coastal spot feel even...

Carolina Beach, NC · 1d

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Wilmington arrest leads to drug search, additional charges pending

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A 48-year-old man faces multiple charges after a late-night arrest in Wilmington Thursday. According to the Wilmington Police Department (WPD), Nicholas Levane Carr was arrested Nov. 5 at a home on Chestnut Street and charged with the following:. Two counts of Failure to Appear on a...

Wilmington, NC · 18h

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NCDOT revises Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement plan

CASTLE HAYNE, NC (WWAY) — The North Carolina Department of Transportation is revising one of its proposed designs for the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement project in an effort to reduce impacts to downtown Wilmington. NCDOT has updated Alternative B, which still calls for a fixed-span bridge with 135...

Wilmington, NC · 2d

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PREVIEW: Carolina Beach native shares memories of Fort Hood shooting

CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - It has been 17 years since the mass shooting at Fort Hood carried out by Maj. Nadal Hassan, which left 12 Army soldiers and a retired chief warrant officer dead, and 30 others injured. Carolina Beach native Kim Munley was a civilian police officer and...

Carolina Beach, NC · 1d

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WWAY receives reports of delayed paychecks for Novant Health employees

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — WWAY has received reports from local Novant Health workers who say they have not received their paychecks on time. WWAY has reached out to Novant Health for more information regarding the reported delays. Novant Health has indicated that it plans to release a statement addressing...

Wilmington, NC · 23h

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Raleigh Diocese refers case involving Wilmington priest to law enforcement

RALEIGH, N.C. (WECT) - The Catholic Diocese of Raleigh has conducted an investigation into allegations of financial irregularities at a church in New Hanover County, and has referred the case to law enforcement. In an email sent to parishioners of Immaculate Conception Church on Friday, a statement from the Diocese...

Wilmington, NC · 17h

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Proposed bridge route could affect Downtown Wilmington businesses

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A newly proposed route for the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement could change how drivers access downtown Wilmington, but it may also bring new opportunities for businesses along the proposed roadway. The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s proposed Alternate B would direct traffic from the...

Wilmington, NC · 1d

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Brunswick, Pender Co. gas stations get letters amid NC Fuel Check complaints

SOUTHEASTERN N.C. (WECT) - Attorney Jeff Jackson says that his office has followed up on 51 consumer complaints about gas stations since launching N.C. Fuel Check. North Carolina’s 41-cent-per-gallon tax on gasoline and diesel is suspended from Oct. 10 through Nov. 30 under a law signed by Gov. Josh Stein in October.

Pender County, NC · 16h

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Road reopened following multi-vehicle crash on MLK Parkway

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Roadways are reopened following a multi-vehicle crash in New Hanover County Thursday afternoon. According to DriveNC, the crash happened on MLK Parkway near N. Kerr Avenue. A spokesperson with the Wilmington Police Department (WPD) said the crash involved three vehicles, including an 18-wheeler. DriveNC...

New Hanover County, NC · 1d

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Police chase prompted precautionary shelter-in-place at Heide-Trask High School

Heide-Trask High School was placed on a precautionary shelter-in-place Thursday afternoon following a high-speed police pursuit in the area, according to school officials.

Wilmington, NC · 1d

WWAY NewsChannel 3

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Local businesses team up to restore iconic Battleship North Carolina entrance sign

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A familiar landmark welcoming visitors to the Battleship North Carolina has received a makeover thanks to several local businesses that donated their time, materials and services. The Battleship’s distinctive red, blue and gold entrance sign along U.S. Highway 421 recently underwent a restoration project to...

Wilmington, NC · 1d

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This Wilmington Patio Lineup Proves North Carolina Eats Outdoors Even When It Cools Down

I almost walked past it, a quiet patio tucked behind a plain building, until I caught the glow of a fire and the smell of something smoky drifting my way. That one detour turned a chilly evening into a meal I still think about. Here in North Carolina, cooler weather...

Wilmington, NC · 1d