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New playgrounds coming to underserved Pender areas

Pender County is looking to expand parks access in the areas the county needs them most. Long Creek and Maple Hill were identified as underserved areas for parks and recreation in the county’s 10-year master plan adopted in 2022. Now, plans are moving forward to bring new facilities to those communities. Why now? The county recently received an appropriation for $350,000 from the North Carolina General Assembly to fund park projects. The funding will be split to build playgrounds in Long Creek and Maple Hill. County parks officials recently held two community meetings aimed at getting resident feedback on what the future parks should look like. While both communities will receive new playgrounds through the state funding, planning efforts are at different stages in Long Creek and Maple Hill. Long Creek The 2022 master plan noted that western Pender County lacks park facilities, and three new parks were proposed in the area, including the Long Creek Community Park. The location is the former site of the Long Creek-Grady School , which was closed in 1994 and fully demolished in 2022. With the appropriation from the General Assembly, Pender County will install a new playground that will help get the park

Pender County, NC · 3d

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Jason Jordan sworn in as newest Pender County Board of Education member

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Jason Jordan was sworn in as the newest member of the Pender County Board of Education during the board’s regular meeting Monday, Nov. 9. Judge James H. Faison III administered the oath of office. Jordan will represent District 2, filling the seat previously...

Pender County, NC · 3d
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WECT INVESTIGATES: How much money did candidates raise and spend this election?

New Hanover County, NC · 2d

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Merrick’s lead over Scalise down to 81 votes in NC House District 20 race

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Democrat Tim Merrick’s lead over Republican Dane Scalise in the race for North Carolina House District 20 is down to 81 votes. The race is one of the closest contests in New Hanover County. New Hanover County Democratic Party Chair Jill Hopman said she expects the margin to change but believes Merrick will hold on.

New Hanover County, NC · 2d
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Town of Leland launches first mobile app to keep residents connected

LELAND, NC (WWAY) — The Town of Leland has launched its first mobile app, giving residents a new way to stay informed about local news, access town services and communicate with local government. The town announced Monday, Nov. 9, the launch of Leland Connect, a free-to-download mobile app designed...

Leland, NC · 4d

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Pender County bridge project to close Old Mill Road for about six months

PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A local road in Pender County will close for about six months to allow N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) crews to safely replace a bridge. Old Mill Road is set to close where it crosses Sills Creek starting Nov. 16, according to NCDOT. The new bridge is expected to open in May, weather permitting.

Pender County, NC · 4d

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For these Brunswick seniors, retirement includes a part-time job

When David Young clocked out of DuPont in 1999, he expected to leave the workforce for good. Less than two years later, he was back on the job market. Now approaching his 83rd birthday and in his 27th year at a local hardware store, Young is among a growing number of Brunswick County retirees who continue to work well beyond traditional retirement age. Whether driven by financial need, rising health care costs or a desire for purpose and social connection, retirees are filling jobs across the county while helping meet employers' demand for part-time workers. Over the past decade, residents age 70 and up represent a growing 3.4% of the state's workforce, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Science (NCDHHS). Re-employed retirees may be subject to earnings limits with the Social Security Administration and/or their previous employer. NCDHHS partnered with the Division of Aging and the UNC Sheps Center for Health Services Research to create an age-related data and statistics dashboard. The dashboard shows roughly 86,150 of Brunswick residents over the age of 60. In addition, the dashboard highlights that 24% of Brunswick's residents 65 years old or older are in the labor force. Financial pressures

Brunswick County, NC · 4d

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Honor Flight of the Cape Fear Area announces date for sixth mission

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Honor Flight of the Cape Fear Area will take veterans to Washington, D.C., on April 17, 2027, for the nonprofit’s sixth trip to visit the nation’s war memorials. The organization, which was established in 2020 as a hub of the national Honor Flight Network,...

Wilmington, NC · 4d

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Wilmington names Kimberly Seaton human resources director

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Wilmington has named Kimberly Seaton its new human resources director. Seaton will start Dec. 14 and oversee the city’s recruitment, compensation and benefits, employee relations, workforce development and performance management. She will also guide human resources policies and programs and support employee development, according to city officials.

Wilmington, NC · 4d

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Leland launches first mobile app for town services and news

Leland has launched its first mobile app, giving residents another way to access town services and receive local updates.

Leland, NC · 4d

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Brunswick County veterans arts program expands, plans Belville facility

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A Brunswick County arts program for veterans is expanding to serve first responders and other frontline workers, with plans for a new facility in Belville. The Veterans Creative Arts Program announced its new name, Frontline Arts Initiative, during a Nov. 8 reception at Brunswick Beer...

Brunswick County, NC · 4d

Carolina Public Press

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Bringing maternal healthcare to rural NC. Grant-powered community health centers offer hope.

From the mountains of Graham Co. to coastal Pender County, community health centers are providing essential maternal health services.

North Carolina · 4d

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

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - 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...

New Hanover County, NC · 4d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 7d

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Onslow Memorial Opens 37,800-Square-Foot Burton Park Clinic, Debt-Free

Onslow Memorial Hospital celebrated the grand opening of its new medical office building at Burton Park on Thursday, November 5, 2026, unveiling a 37,800-square-foot facility with more than 35 exam and procedure rooms that will start seeing patients next Tuesday, November 10. The new building brings dermatology, general surgery, and ear, nose and throat care under one roof, along with expanded diagnostic offerings including X-rays, ultrasounds, and hearing and balance testing.

Onslow County, NC · 7d

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Wilmington festival brings families together to remember 1898 massacre and coup

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Ahead of the anniversary of the 1898 Wilmington Massacre and Coup, community members, historians and descendants gathered Saturday for a special event aimed at remembering the past, preserving history and promoting healing. The inaugural 1898 Family Reunion and Healing Festival was held Saturday, Nov. 7,...

Wilmington, NC · 5d

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Honor Flight of the Cape Fear Area announces date for sixth mission

Honor Flight of the Cape Fear Area will take veterans to Washington, D.C., on April 17, 2027, for the nonprofit’s sixth trip to visit the nation’s war memorials.

Washington, DC · 4d

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Wreath-laying set to honor Marine who died in Okinawa training

Where is the wreath-laying ceremony for Lance Corporal Devin J. Hernandez held?. Why is the Marine Corps investigating Lance Corporal Devin J. Hernandez's death?. A wreath will be placed at Jacksonville’s Freedom Fountain Monday, November 9 to honor a Camp Lejeune-based Marine who died after a training exercise in Okinawa.

Jacksonville, NC · 4d