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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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Nationwide ground stop halts departures from Wilmington International Airport

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Departures from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) were halted Friday, Nov. 13, as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) imposed a nationwide ground stop. The airport was still accepting arriving flights, ILM Airport Director Jeff Bourk told WECT. Airlines were notifying passengers, and Bourk advised anyone with a...

Wilmington, NC · 4h
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David Prevatte retrial moved to Onslow County after mistrial

PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A judge has moved the retrial of a man accused of killing his 5-year-old niece from Pender County to Onslow County, finding that he could not receive a fair trial in Pender County. David Prevatte is accused of murdering his niece, Paitin Fields in 2017....

Onslow County, NC · 10h
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Onslow County parents charged with murder in eight-week-old’s death

ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Onslow County deputies say a mother and father have been charged with murder in the death of their eight-week-old child. On November 1, the sheriff’s office says it got a report from ECU Health Medical Center about an eight-week-old infant getting treatment for several serious injuries.

Onslow County, NC · 6h
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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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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Beulaville police arrest man they say impersonated law enforcement

BEULAVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - The Beulaville Police Department said a man is facing multiple charges after he impersonated law enforcement. Court records say Christopher Hale installed blue and red lights on his vehicle and operated the vehicle on public streets. The arrest warrant says Hale unlawfully entered and remained at...

Beulaville, NC · 5h

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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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‘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 · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Fire crews quickly contain detached structure fire in Onslow County

Firefighters brought a detached structure fire under control about seven minutes on Wednesday night, according to the Swansboro Fire Department. Swansboro firefighters responded shortly after 7:30 p.m. as part of an automatic aid assignment to the Onslow County Fire Rescue district. SFD said the first-arriving engine found the structure heavily...

Onslow County, NC · 1d

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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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Popular Wilmington festival rebrands and expands, plus your weekend

The first time I met Lucy Vasquez was back in the late 1990s. Vasquez had contacted me hoping I'd write about a new festival she was starting, something called Festival Latino. At that time, Latino people were first starting to move to the Wilmington area, but Vasquez, who hails from near Los Angeles, said she almost didn't recognize the Latinos she was meeting around Wilmington. They kept their heads down, she told me, were quiet and didn't often seek to interact with their community. She wanted to start Festival Latino to help introduce Wilmington to its new neighbors. Nearly three decades, and several locations, later, the festival has been a success. This year, it's undergoing a bit of an expansion and a rebrand, as the 26th annual Amigos International Festival will return to Ogden Park in Wilmington on Saturday, Nov. 14, and Sunday, Nov. 15. The name may be different, but the free festival is still billed as a "cross-cultural weekend of food, music, dancing and family." "It’s an opportunity for people with different languages and cultural backgrounds to enjoy each other’s company," Vasquez wrote in a news release, with food from Mexico, El Salvador, Cuba, Honduras, Colombia, the Caribbean

Wilmington, 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 · 2d

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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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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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Pet of the Week: Meet Calypso from Freedom Bridge Animal Rescue

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Calyspo, a 2-year-old husky-shepherd mix, is looking for a home after raising a litter of nine puppies. The sweet, lively dog was pregnant when she first came into Freedom Bridge Animal Rescue’s care. She gave birth to two puppies at a shelter, another during transportation and the rest in her foster home.

Wilmington, NC · 14h

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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