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First Alert Forecast: rain chances, yes, but lots of dry time
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A rainy cold front that has been settling into the western Carolinas will attempt to encourage showers and storms in the Cape Fear Region as it presses east. Keep an eye out for such spotty activity, but also know that there will continue to be a lot of dry time for your outdoor plans too. Chances include 40% Sunday, 50% Monday, 40% Tuesday, and 20% Wednesday.
Wilmington Mountain Music Festival Announces Lineup
The third annual Wilmington Mountain Music Festival lineup has been announced, featuring a diverse lineup of five bands, and the beloved Smoke Show Firedancers as evening entertainment on July 27. There will also be a lot of local food, beer/wine, and coffee vendors on site to keep you fed and...
From duplexes to triplexes, more housing planned along growing Leland road
A developing thoroughfare in Leland could soon see nearly 100 more residential units. Plans to bring 98 duplexes and triplexes along Village Road are currently being reviewed by town officials. The proposed project looks to develop several parcels totaling nearly seven acres of land. The development would sit at the...
Woman’s Charges Upped After Traffic Stop
A simple drug possession case became much more complicated when a Bolton-area woman allegedly refused to cooperate with deputies. Barbara Lynn Sessions, 45, was charged with simple possession of marijuana, possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver cocaine, two counts of resisting an officer, and two counts of drug paraphernalia. Her bond was set at $1,000. Sessions address was listed on warrants as 6338 Old Lake Rd., Bolton.
From the archives: In 1990, a busy Wilmington intersection gets a shopping center
The intersection of Oleander Drive and College Road is one of the busiest in Wilmington. In 1990, developers' plans for a shopping center in the area hoped to capitalize on the traffic. According to a story in the May 5, 1990, Wilmington Morning Star, a retail center would fill the...
How Wilmington got its 'Dub': Here are some nicknames used to describe the city
It could be a little of any and everything. When it comes to Wilmington, that also applies. Here are the more common nicknames for Wilmington, and a few not as common. The most common name is the Port City based on Wilmington's proximity and accessibility to the Cape Fear River and the Port of Wilmington.
First Alert Forecast: warm breezes & weekend showers
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Mild and muggy conditions fill your Saturday night with patchy fog possible. Rain chances are 20% Saturday night, 40% Sunday, and 50% Monday. Your First Alert Forecast features scattered showers and thunderstorms for your Sunday with lots of dry time in between. Afternoon highs will be...
Traffic to temporarily stop overnight at several Wilmington roads. Here's what we know.
Traffic on several Wilmington streets will be temporarily impacted overnight May 6-7 for work on fiber-optic cables. According to a news release from the North Carolina Department of Transportation, beginning at 9 p.m. and no later than 5 a.m., traffic may be shifted. Some delays of up to 15 minutes are possible while work takes place.
Donations Needed for Lake Firefighter’s Family
Lake Waccamaw Fire and Rescue is collecting donations and clothing for firefighter Tim Rossell. The Rossell family lost their home in Byrdville recently to a fire. The blaze is under investigation. Donations can be dropped off at the Lake Waccamaw Town Hall or Fire Department. Items needed include medium size...
A rusty barge on the Brunswick River went from eyesore to local lore
The Wilmington area has lost lots of landmarks over the decades. One of the more curious sights that's no longer with us? The so-called USS Belville, later controversially re-christened the USS Leland. (More on that in in a minute). For those of you who moved to Wilmington or northern Brunswick...
UNCW hosts Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Conference
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - UNCW is hosting the 6th Annual Missing and Murdered Indigenous May 3rd and 4th. On Friday, a group of tribal members spoke out about their personal experiences with violent crime. Numbers show indigenous women experience violent crime and murder at a rate of 4-10 times the...
‘You can’t prepare for it’: Firefighter reflects after house fire
BOLTON, N.C. (WECT) - Timothy Rossell and his family are working to recover from a fire that left their home destroyed, Rossell has worked as a firefighter for over 40 years. Rossell works at Lake Waccamaw Fire Rescue and as the Assistant Fire Chief at the Shiloh-Columbia Volunteer Fire Department. The fire started on Thursday, April 25, around 4 p.m.
10th Annual Derby 4 Dogs charity fundraiser supports paws4people
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) -The 10th Annual Derby 4 Dogs fundraiser was held at CFCC’s Union Station. It’s a charity event that supports the paws4people Foundation. WECT’s Gabe Ross was the Emcee of the night. Saturday’s gathering was centered around a Kentucky Derby-themed event. People came dressed to...
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