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Safety violations prompt temporary closure of Southport Senior Building

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - The Senior Building in Southport has closed after being deemed unsafe for public occupancy. According to city officials, the building on Fodale Avenue is temporarily closed until further notice after a recent inspection uncovered several violations. Anyone who has a scheduled reservation or who regularly uses...

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Brunswick, Pender Co. gas stations get letters amid NC Fuel Check complaints

SOUTHEASTERN N.C. (WECT) - Attorney Jeff Jackson says that his office has followed up on 51 consumer complaints about gas stations since launching N.C. Fuel Check. North Carolina’s 41-cent-per-gallon tax on gasoline and diesel is suspended from Oct. 10 through Nov. 30 under a law signed by Gov. Josh Stein in October.

Pender County, NC · 1d
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Perry says campaign efforts helped oust two New Hanover Co. School Board incumbents

A New Hanover County Board of Education member said Wednesday that his aggressive campaign efforts helped flip control of the board to Democrats.

New Hanover County, NC · 3d
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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...

Kure Beach, NC · 1d
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Construction crews reach 500,000 work hours on new Pender County school

HAMPSTEAD, NC (WWAY) — Construction crews working on the new J.H. Lea Elementary and Middle School in Hampstead have reached a major milestone, logging 500,000 work hours as the campus moves closer to its planned opening in August 2027. Pender County Schools announced the milestone as construction team members...

Pender County, NC · 2d

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Brunswick County school bond passed with roughly 50 percent of voters

BRUNSWICK COUNTY (WWAY) — Brunswick County residents decide to authorize a $349 million bond referendum for its school system. According to the North Carolina Board of Elections poll results, with 27 of 27 precincts reported, the school bond passed with 54.95% of the vote. From Leland Middle School to...

Brunswick County, NC · 3d

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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...

North Carolina · 1d

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Freedom Fountain observance honors Jacksonville service members

JACKSONVILLE, N.C.- (WNCT) The Onslow Civic Affairs Committee honored service members who have passed through Onslow County through their Freedom Fountain Observance. The Freedom Fountain is next to Jacksonville city hall and represents the strong relationship between Jacksonville community and the military community. The observance is meant to renew the water of the fountain and […]

Jacksonville, NC · 1d

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Camp Lejeune toxic water lawsuit: Advocates react to delayed settlement

ELIZABETHTOWN, N.C. — Marine Veteran Jerry Ensminger has waited almost thirty years for what he says thousands of people deserve. The two sides still haven’t settled in the Camp Lejeune toxic water lawsuit. “The reason that the global settlement wasn’t met was because of the Department of Justice,”...

Camp Lejeune, NC · 3d

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Leland awarded nearly $1 million for new multiuse path along South Navassa Road

LELAND, NC (WWAY) — The Town of Leland has been awarded nearly $1 million in grant funding to expand walking and biking access along South Navassa Road. The town announced Friday that it received $973,600 through the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (WMPO) Fiscal Year 2029-2030 Locally Administered Projects Program (LAPP).

Leland, NC · 1d

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Drive-In Turkey Bingo returns to Pender County

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Pender County Parks and Recreation is hosting its Drive-In Turkey Bingo event on Sunday, November 22, at locations in Burgaw and Hampstead. According to the department, participants can enjoy five rounds of bingo with opportunities to win frozen turkeys, pies, gift cards, and more.

Pender County, NC · 1d

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Onslow County intersection to become all-way stop Tuesday

ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - A busy intersection in Onslow County will switch to an all-way stop on Tuesday. The North Carolina Department of Transportation says the intersection of Highway 111 and Haw Branch Road will become an all-way stop to prevent serious crashes. Depending on the weather, crews will...

Onslow County, NC · 5d

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Southport announces Winterfest 2026 with holiday events, Christmas parade and flotilla

SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — The City of Southport is preparing to kick off the holiday season with the return of Winterfest 2026, featuring more than 20 festive events throughout historic downtown. The celebration will run from Dec. 4-12, bringing holiday traditions, family-friendly activities, live entertainment, shopping and community gatherings...

Southport, NC · 4d

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Behind the walls: A look inside the new J.H. Lea K-8 school in Pender County

PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - What began as an empty plot of dirt is now taking shape as a massive, 290,000-square-foot school off N.C. Highway 210. Once complete, J.H. Lea will be one of the largest schools in the region, designed to accommodate roughly 2,300 students to meet the demand of the rapid growth in the area.

Pender County, NC · 2d

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Pender County Emergency Services Department planning, analyzing after merger

The Pender County Emergency Services Department has taken over fire and EMS services, in an effort to cut costs and provide efficiencies. The new county department replaces a longstanding nonprofit service provider. The road to the reorganization, or merger, of fire and EMS services did not start smoothly. In March...

Pender County, NC · 4d

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Wilmington planners back proposal to close alley

The Wilmington Planning Commission abided by a staff recommendation and gave its recommendation Nov. 4 to close an unnamed alley. The commission, by a 4-0 vote, puts its stamp on a request involving the closure of approximately 231 feet of a variable-width, unimproved alley south of Marstellar Street between South Second and South Third streets. The alley, which connects only to Marstellar Street, encompasses 0.14 acres. City staff recommended closing the alley, which extends south from Marstellar Street, ends mid-block and does not connect to any other rights-of-way. According to staff, the proposal is generally consistent with the Create Wilmington Comprehensive Plan. Next up: the City Council Now the matter will go before the Wilmington City Council. If approved by the City Council, the closure would add land to four adjacent lots. The three owners of the abutting properties signed the application. “Right now, this is nothing more than closing a piece of ground is all it’s doing,” commissioner Jack Pollock said during the meeting at City Hall at Skyline Center. “Correct,” replied Cindee Wolf, speaking on behalf of one of the adjacent owners. No one spoke in favor or in opposition to the item at a public hearing before

Wilmington, NC · 2d

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Brunswick County Board of Commissioners 2026 election results

Voters across the Wilmington area headed to the polls today to cast ballots in the 2026 General Election. And thousands of others cast ballots during the early voting period. In addition to the Brunswick County Commissioner races, residents are voting for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, state legislators and numerous local and judicial contests, including school board, clerk of court and district attorney. As local election officials tally up the votes once polls close at 7:30 p.m., this is where you can find live results and real-time data for key races. You can find more results here . You can visit the State Board of Elections website for more North Carolina results . This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: Brunswick County Board of Commissioners 2026 election results

Brunswick County, NC · 4d

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Paws Place begins construction on new storm-resilient Sanctuary Shelter

WINNABOW, N.C. (WECT) - Construction is officially underway on a new, storm-resilient animal shelter in Brunswick County. Paws Place has broken ground on its Sanctuary Shelter project following the completion of Phase 1. The two-story facility is designed to withstand the extreme weather and rising waters in southeastern North Carolina.

Brunswick County, NC · 3d

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VOTE 2026: Jessica Bichler challenges Michael Lee in contentious District 7 state Senate race

The race for the District 7 state senate seat to represent most of New Hanover County has become one of the most expensive elections in North Carolina.

New Hanover County, NC · 4d