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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 · 21h

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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 · 19h

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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....

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Coastal Horizons Chief Finds New Purpose

Margaret Weller-Stargell is a pro. Over the phone on a recent balmy October morning, she spoke with the poise of a seasoned executive and the warmth of a natural counselor – her words measured, deliberate and carrying an easy curiosity. These qualities are a few of the reasons why...

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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 · 22h

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New Restaurant Channels Greek Isles

A new, coastal-inspired Greek restaurant is the latest culinary endeavor from Giorgios Hospitality Group. Opa by Giorgios opened to the public in early November on the northern waterfront in downtown Wilmington. Restaurateur Giorgios Bakatsias has opened four other restaurants in the Wilmington area in recent years – Kipos Hellenic Cuisine,...

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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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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 · 21h

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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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Port O’ Pines Mobile Home Park residents demand answers over nearly 33% rent increase

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Dozens of residents at a New Hanover County mobile home park are demanding answers after receiving notices of significant rent increases, leaving some concerned they could be forced out of the community they have called home for years. Residents at Port O Pines...

New Hanover County, NC · 2d

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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 · 11h

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More Commercial Tenants On The Way To Riverlights

David Eisen bought Shore Break Bikes, a bicycle repair shop in Marina Village at Riverlights, in 2024. The shop at 204 Arcadian Row, Suite 140, opened in 2019 and stays busy, but Eisen said he wouldn’t mind more businesses coming to the commercial areas of Riverlights, a master-planned community along River Road in Wilmington. He said new establishments could attract more customers from outside of Riverlights’ neighborhoods.

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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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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 · 15h

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Pender County families could see school assignments change under draft proposals

PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - As Pender County Schools prepares for growth, draft boundary changes could send at least 1,200 elementary students and up to 1,125 middle school students to different schools. The district has not approved a plan. A final scenario is expected to be selected in January 2027,...

Pender County, NC · 2d

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WHA continuing with Hillcrest redevelopment, asking for tree mitigation fee waiver for Phase I

At last week's meeting, Wilmington City Council members heard a presentation from Tyrone Garrett, Chief Executive Officer for the Wilmington Housing Authority, on the Hillcrest redevelopment project. Garrett and a team of developers are still requesting a waiver for tree mitigation fees for the elimination of several specimen trees. The city manager hasn’t granted that request. WHA has also announced that it will likely be Fall 2028 before tenants can move into the first units of Phase I redevelopment of Hillcrest. They initially targeted April 2028.

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Wrightsville Beach bridge closure to change access to The Loop

The state Department of Transportation is set to close the Lee’s Cut bridge on West Salisbury Street on Nov. 30, the first closure in the Wrightsville Beach bridge replacement project.

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