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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...

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Developer sues New Hanover County manager over Sledge Forest project

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Housing developer Copper Builders has filed a lawsuit accusing New Hanover County Manager Chris Coudriet of illegally blocking the 1,800-unit Hilton Bluffs development in Sledge Forest. The lawsuit claims the project cannot move forward without court action and argues county leadership crossed a legal...

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Plans Submitted For Autumn Hall's Next Building

Plans are taking shape for the next building in Autumn Hall, a master-planned, mixed-use development off Eastwood Road in Wilmington. Developers submitted plans to the city of Wilmington this week for a new office building at 1010 Salt Creek Loop Road. The three-story project, which plans call Autumn Hall Building 6, would have a footprint of nearly 22,000 square feet, according to Brian Eckel, a partner with Cape Fear Development.

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Old research vessel gets a second life as an artificial reef off Masonboro Inlet

A former research vessel is being prepared for a new role as an artificial reef. Cape Fear Community College donated the R/V Cape Hatteras to the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries’ Artificial Reef Program. The vessel was built in 1981 and served students at the college after it purchased the ship in 2013.

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Wilmington City Council approves returning day-use facilities to city code

Wilmington City Council voted 4-2, with Mayor Pro-Tem Kevin Spears and Councilwoman Chakema Clinton-Quintana dissenting, to restore group day facilities as a permitted use in some residential and commercial zoning districts of the city. According to staff, the day shelter category was eliminated from city code during an update to...

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Cape Fear Makers Guild cuts ribbon on new, expanded headquarters

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Local leaders and creators gathered to cut the ribbon on the Cape Fear Makers Guild’s new 5,000-square-foot headquarters Thursday. The new site allows the nonprofit to expand its hands-on STEAM education programs, high-tech industrial machinery and community workshop space across the Cape Fear region. “This...

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INTERVIEW: Jessica Bichler emerges as unofficial winner in N.C. Senate District 7 race

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Political newcomer Jessica Bichler has been declared the unofficial winner in the race for the District 7 seat in the state senate. Bichler defeated longtime Republican incumbent Michael Lee on Tuesday, receiving 48,310 votes to Lee’s 43,469. Her win was one of the big wins for Democrats in New Hanover County.

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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...

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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...

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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.

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We Found 10 North Carolina Libraries That Are Far More Beautiful Than You Might Expect

A robot fetches the books at one of these libraries. It’s called a bookBot, and it lets the building skip endless rows of shelves to make room for people instead. That detail hooked me fast. Then I learned another library on this list has an 85-foot Roman dome. Another...

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Kure Beach pups get otterly adorable at NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher

KURE BEACH, New Hanover County — The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher is sharing an otterly sweet update on its pups. The aquarium says the pups are beginning to lose their light silver coloring and develop gray coats. Their eyes are becoming more defined and should begin opening...

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Thousands expected for 10th Southeast North Carolina Veterans Parade in Wilmington

Thousands of people are expected to line the streets of downtown Wilmington on Saturday, Nov. 7, for the Southeast North Carolina Veterans Parade, now in its 10th year.

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It’s a Democratic sweep for the New Hanover County school board

In the 2024 election cycle, Jones was narrowly defeated by Libertarian David Perry. LaRue is a newcomer to local politics. Jones said his overarching priorities are tackling the literacy crisis among Black and Brown students in the district and the resource disparity between urban and suburban schools. He also wants to continue building relationships between the Central Office and the educators it employs.

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Pet of the Week: Unnamed Calico from New Hanover Co. Sheriff’s Office Animal Services Unit

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A calico cat estimated to be about 6 years old is looking for a permanent home, and a family willing to help her shed a few extra pounds — after being found abandoned in a local hotel. Shelter workers describe her as naturally timid, though...

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Cape Fear region General Assembly candidates on election results, plans for new session in Raleigh

Even with polls and analysts predicting a blue wave, the State Senate District 7 race outcome was a bit of a surprise. Democratic challenger Jessica Bichler, a political newcomer, defeated Republican incumbent Michael Lee by a strong margin — despite Lee’s broad base of support and multi-million-dollar war chest.

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Tornado Threat Could Overperform Across Raleigh, Fayetteville, New Bern, Wilmington and Columbia as Storms Sweep the Carolinas, and a Strong Tornado Is Not Ruled Out

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA — Tornadoes are possible across the Carolinas and southeast Virginia on Friday, November 6, and some forecasters say this setup could overperform. The Storm Prediction Center has outlined only a 2 percent tornado risk, but forecasters see a good chance for tornadoes in a zone covering central and eastern North Carolina and central South Carolina. That includes Raleigh, Fayetteville, New Bern, Wilmington and Columbia. A strong tornado can’t be ruled out. The HRRR model simulated radar for noon EST shows a long line of storms stretching from the Delmarva Peninsula south through Richmond, Raleigh and Fayetteville to near Columbia and Charleston. Residents should stay weather aware throughout the day.

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Investigation in alleged “cash for votes” in New Hanover taken over by FBI

RALEIGH — A complaint filed by the North Carolina Republican Party alleging a “cash-for-votes” scheme in New Hanover County now sits with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The N.C. Republican Party (NCGOP) referred evidence to the State Board of Elections (NCSBE) for investigation in October 2025. According...

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General Contractor Expands With Wilmington Office, New Vice President

A general contractor based in South Carolina has expanded into the North Carolina and South Carolina coastal markets, opening an office in Wilmington and appointing a vice president for the region. The new office for Roebuck Buildings is located at 575 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 202. The company added David...

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HEALTH FIRST: Novant Health surgeon highlights warning signs of GERD

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - As the holiday season approaches with larger meals and richer foods, occasional indigestion is common for many people. However, for those living with chronic acid reflux, frequent discomfort could point to a more serious medical condition known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. Dr. Christopher Helak,...

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