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INTERVIEW: Arty Party returns to celebrate thriving arts community in Wilmington, New Hanover Co.
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County is preparing to bring a little Parisian flair to the community when its signature fundraising celebration, the Arty Party, returns. This year’s celebration, ‘Café des Artistes,’ will transform UNCW’s Sayed Hall into a Parisian-inspired setting, complete with...
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Wilmington updates policy to curb traffic deaths
Vision Zero is coming into sharper focus. Wilmington’s Vision Zero policy, which has a goal of eliminating traffic deaths and serious injuries in the city, was amended by the Wilmington City Council on Sept. 22. The amended policy directs the city manager to appoint a Vision Zero Steering Committee within 45 days of the resolution’s adoption. That committee will develop and present a safety plan to the council. It also updates committee titles, structures, roles and timelines, as well as department and position titles reflecting the recent city reorganization, according to a city background document. The original versions of the resolution and associated Vision Zero policy were approved Sept. 23, 2025. Where the money comes from Funding for Vision Zero initiatives will continue through North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles license fee revenues allocated to the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Management project. Grants and other funding sources identified by the City Council may supplement that funding in the future. The city describes Vision Zero as a holistic strategy aimed at eliminating all traffic fatalities and severe injuries. The intent is to design streets and transportation systems to move people safely, including pedestrians, bicyclists, public transit users, scooter riders and motorcyclists as
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COMING SOON: Vanna White to appear at Calabash Walmart grand opening
CALABASH, N.C. (WECT) - A new Walmart Supercenter is set to bring 450 new jobs to Brunswick County this fall. The new store, located at 9700 Ocean Hwy W. in Calabash, will offer customers groceries, fashion, home, electronics, health and wellness products, everyday essentials and coastal products, as well as access to a Pharmacy, Vision Center and Auto Care Center.
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Reserve advisory committees set meetings schedule
The North Carolina Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve is hosting fall local advisory committee meetings for several reserve sites beginning next month. These open-to-the-public meetings are set to begin Nov. 9 and are scheduled into early December. Local advisory committees include residents and representatives from community organizations, government agencies,...
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Leland in Lights returns Nov. 21 with new displays, expanded holiday entertainment
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Leland in Lights is returning to Founders Park this November with new holiday displays, live entertainment, visits with Santa and an expanded train experience. The Town of Leland announced its annual holiday attraction will begin Saturday, Nov. 21, and continue nightly through Jan. 3. This...