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Carolina Beach seeks public input on e-bike regulations

CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - Carolina Beach is asking the public to weigh in on potential rules for electric bicycles through an online survey. The town said the North Carolina General Assembly has granted municipalities authority to create certain enforcement provisions for e-bikes, effective Dec. 1. The survey asks for...

Carolina Beach, NC · 3d
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Lithium-ion Batteries Banned from Household Trash in North Carolina, Recycling Starting Dec. 1

Lithium-ion batteries tossed in the trash can spark fires in garbage trucks and recycling facilities, a risk New Hanover County officials hope a new North Carolina law will help reduce. Starting Dec. 1, the law makes it illegal to put lithium-ion batteries in household trash or recycling. The batteries power...

New Hanover County, NC · 3d
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Brunswick Arts Council announces new arts hub opening in Ocean Isle Beach in 2027

OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — The Brunswick Arts Council is preparing to open a new creative space in Ocean Isle Beach in 2027, giving local artists a place to create, showcase their work and connect with the community. The nonprofit organization announced plans for “The Hub for Arts,”...

Ocean Isle Beach, NC · 3d

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Retirees On The North Carolina Coast Are Living Comfortably On About $2,200 A Month In This City

A floating battleship sits across the river from downtown, and seniors get a discount to climb aboard. That alone tells you a lot about this coastal city. Retirees here can also ride the city bus for a dollar. North Carolina leaves Social Security checks alone at tax time. Groceries carry...

Wilmington, NC · 5d
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Southport man sets 1st state record for Unicorn Filefish

MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (WITN) - A Southport man was the first to set the state record for Unicorn Filefish. The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries says Jim Bickerstaff caught a 6-pound, 1.6-ounce fish on September 29. It measured 25.5 inches long and had a 17-inch girth. Bickerstaff landed the...

Southport, NC · 3d

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Today in History: November 10, white supremacists stage coup in Wilmington, North Carolina

Today is Tuesday, Nov. 10, the 314th day of 2026. There are 51 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 10, 1898, a mob of up to 2,000 white supremacists killed dozens of African Americans in Wilmington, North Carolina, burned Black-owned businesses and forced the mayor, police chief and aldermen to resign at gunpoint before installing their own mayor and city council in what became known as the “Wilmington Coup.” Also on this date: In 1775, the Continental Congress established the Continental Marines, later known as the U.S. Marine Corps. In 1954, the U.S. Marine Corps Memorial, depicting the raising of the American flag on Iwo Jima in 1945, was dedicated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in Arlington, Virginia. In 1969, the children’s educational program “Sesame Street” made its debut on National Educational Television (now PBS). In 1975, the Great Lakes freighter SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank in a severe storm in Lake Superior, claiming the lives of all 29 crewmembers. In 1982, Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev, who had succeeded Nikita Khrushchev in 1964, died in Moscow at age 75; his death ushered in several years of leadership change before Mikhail Gorbachev came to power in 1985. In

Wilmington, NC · 3d

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Pioneering Vietnam War pilot from Wilmington to receive military honors at Arlington

WILMINGTON, N.C. — A decorated Air Force pilot who helped revolutionize American aerial warfare during the Vietnam War will make his final journey from Wilmington to Arlington National Cemetery this Veterans Day. Retired Lt. Col. Allen Thompson Lamb Jr., one of the original pilots selected for the U.S. Air...

Wilmington, NC · 4d

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WILMYWOOD market to celebrate Wilmington’s film history, pop culture and local artists

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Movie lovers and pop culture fans will have a chance to celebrate Wilmington’s film history at a special market featuring local artists, collectibles and cosplay. Geeks & Freaks ILM is hosting its WILMYWOOD market on Sunday, Nov. 15, from 1 to 5 p.m. at...

Wilmington, NC · 4d

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Flex Space Project Pitched Near Leland

Brunswick County officials will consider a rezoning for a proposed six-building development on Monday that could add more than 37,000 square feet of flex space to the Leland area. A rezoning for the project, which is planned for a nearly 3.5-acre vacant site at 10018 Chappell Loop Road SE, will...

Brunswick County, NC · 4d

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Community meeting about Navassa superfund site on Thursday

A multistate trust that’s cleaning up a Superfund site in Navassa will hold a meeting on Thursday to update the public on the progress of the project. WHQR’s Sarah Reith has more. From 1936 to 1974, a series of companies ending with the Kerr-McGee Chemical Corps, processed railroad...

Navassa, NC · 3d

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Brunswick County grows with new openings and upcoming plans

Elections are over, unofficially, and Brunswick County residents are kicking off the holiday season with new commercial businesses and anticipated openings. The week is taking a cold turn as frosty weather returns and busy Brunswick picks up speed. In case you missed it, the unofficial results from the Nov. 3 election had incumbent County Commissioner Randy Thompson winning District 1 and Patti Hewett winning District 2. The majority of Brunswick voters also supported a $349.6 million school bond to help funding to support new schools , facility improvements and more as the county continues to grow. For more results: 2026 election results for the Wilmington area Elections are not the only thing that proposed changes. The North Carolina Department of Transportation recently announced a revised alternative for the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement . See how it could impact Brunswick residents. In culture news, Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site has a new installation and permanent exhibit titled "Africa to Carolina." Arts and Culture Reporter John Station has the scoop on the significance of the additions and what visitors can expect. Take a peek at what else is growing on in busy Brunswick . Here we grow again With two

Brunswick County, NC · 4d

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Beyond the uniform: Local veterans highlight challenges of returning to civilian life

LELAND, NC (WWAY) — As communities across the Cape Fear region prepare to honor those who served on Veterans Day, local veterans are shedding light on the challenges of transitioning back to civilian life and the resources available to help. Hundreds of people lined Third Street in downtown Wilmington...

Wilmington, NC · 2d

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Veterans Day 2026: Restaurants, retailers offer free meals and discounts to veterans

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Restaurants, retailers and other businesses across the country are offering free meals, discounts and other benefits to veterans and active-duty military members in recognition of Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, a list of national offers are...

Wilmington, NC · 2d

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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 · 4d

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Lithium-ion batteries banned from household trash, recycling starting Dec. 1

New Hanover County, NC · 3d

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128 years later, Wilmington gathers to remember victims of 1898 massacre

Community members gathered Tuesday at 1898 Memorial Park on North 3rd Street for an annual wreath-laying ceremony marking 128 years since the 1898 Wilmington massacre.

Wilmington, NC · 2d

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Scotty McCreery headlines Holly Ridge music festival with Lonestar in Onslow County

Why did McCreery return to his home state for the Holly Ridge festival?. Country music star Scotty McCreery returned to his home state Saturday to headline a full day of live music in Onslow County. McCreery was set to take the stage with Lonestar at Holly Ridge Municipal Park, along...

Onslow County, NC · 5d

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Wrightsville Beach honors local veterans during Veterans Day ceremony

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. (WWAY) — Community members gathered at Wrightsville Beach Park on Monday morning to honor local veterans ahead of Veterans Day. The town of Wrightsville Beach hosted its annual Veterans Day ceremony, recognizing veterans from several branches of the U.S. military for their service and sacrifice. The...

Wrightsville Beach, NC · 3d

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Eastern NC honors veterans with green lights, flag displays and ceremonies

EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11. Here are upcoming events and tributes announced across the region. County buildings are being illuminated green through Nov. 11 as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans. Beaufort County is encouraging residents, businesses and community groups to display a green light in support of veterans.

Beaufort County, NC · 4d