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Former Pitt. Co. Administrator lands new post
(Southport, N.C.) — Pittsylvania County’s former Administrator didn’t stay unemployed for long. Stuart Turille was announced this weekend as the new City Manager of Southport, North Carolina. He’ll begin the new job on July second. “The importance of a City Manager is indescribable,” said Southport Mayor Rich Alt. “I believe that Stuart is...
Oak Island Water Rescue practices new lifesaving techniques ahead of Memorial Day weekend
OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — One Brunswick County beach town is practicing water rescue protocols ahead of the busy summer season. “Even for our more experienced boat operators, it’s still great training to go out and just be fully up to date for the summer season,” Oak Island Water Rescue Chief Carl Mauney said.
Shallotte PD officer rescues fawn from roadway
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - An officer with the Shallotte Police Department was in the Brierwood area Wednesday, May 15, when they noticed a fawn in the roadway that wouldn’t move out of the way of traffic. “Fortunately, Officer Mick was in the area and rescued it, returning her...
Softball Recap: Havelock sees their postseason come to a close
It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Havelock can now relate to. They fell just short of the South Brunswick Cougars by a score of 2-1 on Friday. Havelock's defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak. Salease George made the most of her...
'Truly remarkable': South Brunswick softball advances to first regional final in 16 years
It was only a matter of time before the South Brunswick softball team showed just how elite it is. After shedding years of losing records two seasons ago, the Cougars dazzled behind star pitcher and UNC Charlotte commit Kina Davis last spring. But when the postseason came, South Brunswick was done after just two rounds. "We...
Food news and best burgers, as reader poll ends this weekend
Welcome to the weekly Port City Foodies newsletter brought to you by me, StarNews reporter Allison Ballard. It was a busy week for food news, including getting deets about the Cargo District food hub. The StarNews also launched its first food poll a couple of weeks ago and thousands of readers have already voted for one of 20 contenders for best burger. Have you cast your ballot? Read more below.
WATCH: Drone used to save swimmer in distress near Oak Island
OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) - Crews with the Oak Island Fire Department utilized a drone to help save a fatigued swimmer Thursday, May 16. According to the fire department, crews were dispatched just before 2 p.m. to a report of of a swimmer in distress near the Oak Island Pier.
‘You should be ashamed’: Leland council approves 17% property tax increase in new budget
After months of resident backlash, the Leland Town Council unanimously approved a 17% property tax rate increase in its budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year during its regular meeting Thursday. The approval came with little discussion by the council and followed dozens of public comments by concerned residents who begged...
Wawa talks company culture, plans to bring at least 10 stores to the Wilmington area
The Philadelphia-based convenience store chain has an expansive vision for North Carolina, according to officials with the company. On Tuesday, Wawa hosted the first of a three-stop Community Partnership Tour in Wilmington to share more details about its plans to open 90 stores across the state, the first of which is set for Kill Devil Hills. ...
This land could have become Brunswick County's Mayfaire. Now it’s for sale.
Part of a Brunswick County property that was once considered for the construction of a Mayfaire-like development is on the market. According to a real estate listing, roughly 82 acres of land located in the 3900 block of N.C. 211 near St. James is for sale. The property is listed for over $7.2 million.
Abandoned and derelict watercraft to be removed from Carolina Beach Harbor
CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - Abandoned and derelict watercraft will soon be removed from Carolina Beach Harbor, according to an announcement from the town. Per Carolina Beach, a NOAA Marine Debris Program grant was recently obtained by the town, allowing for the removals to take place. “Over the next few...
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