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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 · 11h

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Al’s Burger Shack announces plans for new Wilmington location

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Al’s Burger Shack is planning to open a new restaurant in Wilmington, expanding its presence in the Cape Fear region. The restaurant will be located at 1111 Center Point Drive, Suite 131, in the new Center Point development. The location will include an outdoor patio.

Wilmington, NC · 12h

WECT

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 · 9h

Star News

A major shoe store is days from opening in Wilmington

A national shoe store brand is ready to open the doors to its first Wilmington location. Designer Shoe Warehouse, better known as DSW, will celebrate the opening of its first store in the Port City with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 12 at 9 a.m. Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo and city council members Salette Andrews and JC Lyle are expected to attend. A grand opening event is also scheduled for Nov. 14 and Nov. 15 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. Prior coverage: Shoe store to open its first Wilmington location Located at the University Centre shopping complex at 322 S. College Road in Wilmington, the new location will offer a wide assortment of footwear and accessories from leading brands. Those include Steve Madden, Sam Edelman, New Balance, Adidas and UGG, as well as Aetrex foot-scanning technology and Imbox shoe protection services, according to a news release from DSW. The grand opening weekend will feature a live DJ, a local coffee truck, complimentary Wilmington-branded DSW tote bags, gift card giveaways, special shopping promotions and opportunities for DSW VIP members to receive a custom bag charm. DSW has more than 430 stores across 44 states. It's one of two recent openings

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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....

Star News

Brunswick County grows with new openings and upcoming plans

Elections are over, unofficially, and Brunswick County residents are kicking off the holiday season with new commercial businesses and anticipated openings. The week is taking a cold turn as frosty weather returns and busy Brunswick picks up speed. In case you missed it, the unofficial results from the Nov. 3 election had incumbent County Commissioner Randy Thompson winning District 1 and Patti Hewett winning District 2. The majority of Brunswick voters also supported a $349.6 million school bond to help funding to support new schools , facility improvements and more as the county continues to grow. For more results: 2026 election results for the Wilmington area Elections are not the only thing that proposed changes. The North Carolina Department of Transportation recently announced a revised alternative for the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement . See how it could impact Brunswick residents. In culture news, Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site has a new installation and permanent exhibit titled "Africa to Carolina." Arts and Culture Reporter John Station has the scoop on the significance of the additions and what visitors can expect. Take a peek at what else is growing on in busy Brunswick . Here we grow again With two

Brunswick County, NC · 2d

WECT

Statesville man charged in death of Brunswick County man

STATESVILLE, N.C. (WECT) - A Statesville man has been charged with kidnapping and murder in the death of a Brunswick County man who was found with “traumatic injuries” Friday, according to police. Officers found Jason Thomas Stanley in the area of Museum Road near the Gregory Creek Trailhead...

Statesville, NC · 2d

Star News

Growth has reached US 17 in Brunswick, but plenty of land remains

The cranes, subdivisions and commercial projects that have transformed much of Brunswick County have not consumed all the land along U.S. 17 . Roughly 50-miles of U.S. 17 has become the spine of Brunswick's growth, connecting some of the areas fastest-growing communities from Leland to Calabash. A StarNews analysis of county parcel records found the corridor still contains several thousands of acres untouched by the development bug . Using the county's Geographic Information System, the StarNews calculated roughly 21,009 acres across 3,106 parcels along the U.S. 17 corridor stretching from the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge to the South Carolina border. The calculation included about 15,890 acres that appear undeveloped within 1,293 parcels. Undeveloped identified parcels had no recorded construction year nor heated building area on property tax records. Those undeveloped parcels account for about 76% of the corridor's acreage. Among the largest properties identified in the corridor are tracts of 1,466 acres, 1,279 acres, 955 acres, 883 acres and 766 acres. Together, the five tracts represent more than 5,300 acres, or roughly one-quarter of the acreage, Municipalities, like Leland, continue to attract new residential and commercial development. However, several large tracts remain intact and only a fraction of the corridor

Brunswick County, NC · 1d

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Michelin Found This North Carolina Pizza Hiding Behind a Tiny Alley Window

Some of the best meals in North Carolina start with a little confusion, like wondering if you are even in the right spot. You follow your nose past shops and murals, and suddenly there is a small walk-up window with a wood-fired oven glowing behind it. The pizza that comes...

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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 · 1d

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The Disappearance of Gaston Callum

48 year old Gaston Callum was last seen in Wilmington, North Carolina on October 1, 2010. He hasn’t been seen since. On October 1, 2010, Gaston Callum was last seen in Wilmington, North Carolina. He hasn’t been seen or heard from since. Callum had been living on Monticello...

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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...

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Landfall Home Sale Shatters Community's Previous Price Record

The $10 million sale of a home in Wilmington's Landfall community near Wrightsville Beach recently broke the high-end residential development's previous record, according to a real estate firm. The five-bedroom house at 2316 Ocean Point Drive along the Intracoastal Waterway sold for $10 million to members of the Middleton family,...

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Beyond the uniform: Local veterans highlight challenges of returning to civilian life

LELAND, NC (WWAY) — As communities across the Cape Fear region prepare to honor those who served on Veterans Day, local veterans are shedding light on the challenges of transitioning back to civilian life and the resources available to help. Hundreds of people lined Third Street in downtown Wilmington...

Wilmington, NC · 21h

WECT

Vandalism blamed for CO2 leak in downtown Wilmington

Several emergency crews responded to a reported gas leak Sunday morning, according to a Wilmington Fire Department spokesperson.

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UNCW student removed from campus after suspected concealed camera found in dorm bathroom

In a message sent Wednesday afternoon, UNCW told students about a “troubling incident of student privacy in Pelican Hall.”. “On Tuesday, Nov. 10, students notified Housing and Residence Life staff about a suspicious device in a single-occupancy, fourth-floor bathroom,” according to a message from the Office of University Relations on behalf of UNCW Police, Housing and Residence Life, Title IX Office, and other offices and student support services.

Wilmington, NC · 5h

WWAY NewsChannel 3

Overnight closures planned for NC 211 in Brunswick County this week

OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — Drivers in Brunswick County should prepare for overnight road closures along a portion of NC 211 this week as crews continue work on a new bridge. According to the Town of Oak Island, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will close a section of NC 211, also known as Southport Supply Road, on Tuesday, Nov. 10, Wednesday, Nov. 11, and Thursday, Nov. 12.

Brunswick County, NC · 2d

Star News

Brunswick's utility needs lead to property disputes and court fights

(This story has been updated to add new information.) As Brunswick County scrambles to expand water and sewer infrastructure for rapid growth , the county is increasingly finding itself in court over the cost of acquiring private property. Though county records report taking of property by eminent domain to support growth, tension has risen between public infrastructure needs and property owners' disputes over compensation. County meeting minutes show commissioners authorizing condemnation authority at least four times between 2024 and October 2026. The actions involve projects ranging from wastewater improvements to reclaimed-water infrastructure and a future drinking-water reservoir. Though the county is focused on utility needs, residents are challenging compensation offers and the scope of property rights being acquired. "Brunswick County has in the last fifteen years primarily used the condemnation process for the acquisition of utility easements," County Communications Director Meagan Kascsak said. "The county uses easements when there is not enough room in the NCDOT rights-of-way for additional utility lines or the expansion of pump stations." In July 2025, commissioners authorized the acquisition of easements on three parcels "up to and including condemnation" following a closed-session discussion about property acquisition. Those parcels later became the subject of court actions

Brunswick County, NC · 15h

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The only successful coup in American history: how white supremacists 'stole a city,' and the 1898 Wilmington massacre

The Wilmington massacre and coup d'état of November 10, 1898 is widely known as the only successful coup in American history. Black elected officials were forced to resign office at gunpoint. Dozens, if not hundreds, of Black Wilmingtonians were killed during a day of premediated white supremacist terror. New...

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