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‘They deserve a chance’: New Columbia coffee shop breaks stigma, employs disabled workers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - One family is trying to break the stigma surrounding people with special needs and their ability to work. It all started in 2016 in Wilmington, North Carolina, when Ben and Amy Wright were looking for a work opportunity for their children with special needs. The coffee...
Wilmington police looking for runaway teen
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department has announced that it is looking for 13-year-old Kevin David Orellana. According to the WPD, Orellana is a runaway juvenile who was last seen at around 8:15 a.m. Thursday, May 2. At the time, he was wearing a black jacket with a hoodie and blue jeans.
10th Annual Derby 4 Dogs charity fundraiser supports paws4people
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) -The 10th Annual Derby 4 Dogs fundraiser was held at CFCC’s Union Station. It’s a charity event that supports the paws4people Foundation. WECT’s Gabe Ross was the Emcee of the night. Saturday’s gathering was centered around a Kentucky Derby-themed event. People came dressed to...
Local native part of Wells-Fargo transition
Atlas Investment Management, a Wells Fargo advisors team with locations in Wilmington and Greensboro, will transition to Wells Fargo’s independent channel, known as the Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network (or FiNet), after more than 15 years at its Wealth Brokerage Services group of brokers. Atlas Investment Management will join NEST Capital, an established FiNet practice and network of independent advisors, based in Troy, Ohio. Surry County native Zach Edwards, along...
The Husk, YoSake Sell In Downtown Wilmington
After 18 years, the owners of downtown Wilmington's The Husk and YoSake sold the restaurants on April 30 to local business group C&C BizVentures. The three-story venue initially opened in the historic Roudabush building at 33 S. Front St. in 2006 as Roudabush Café, YoSake, and The Balcony on Dock. Roudabush became The Husk in 2011 and the third floor became Dram + Morsel in 2016.
Crews respond to two-car crash on N 3rd St. near Isabel Holmes Bridge
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Crews are responding to a crash on N 3rd Street near N Front Street and the Isabel Holmes Bridge, according to the Wilmington Police Department. Per the WPD, two cars were involved in the crash. First responders noted that there were not any serious injuries.
First Alert Forecast: toasty temperatures
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Wilmington and most of the rest of the Cape Fear Region has eclipsed 80 degrees for the first four days of the work week and your First Alert Forecast stacks several more warm days. Chances for spring showers and storms are 0% tonight and Friday, 20% Saturday, and 30% Sunday. Wilmington officially recorded 0.01 inches of rain on Wednesday, May 1, though there were a few heavier storms around. Highs could make a run at 90 degrees in spots by the middle of next week. Muggy lows in the middle 60s may only drop into the lower 70s next week.
Local non-profit stresses the importance of keeping plastic out of the water after recent viral video
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — A moment captured on video of some teenage boaters dumping debris into the ocean in Florida has caused plenty of controversy recently. The video quickly went viral and it caught the attention of local environmental non-profit Plastic Ocean Project in Wilmington. Executive Director Bonnie...
Pet of the Week: Unnamed hound puppy from the NHC Sheriff’s Office Animal Shelter
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - An unnamed, approximately 3-month-old beagle and boxer mix is available for adoption from the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Animal Shelter. Very food motivated, he loves playing with toys, curling up in a blanket and interacting with people. According to the shelter, he is currently...
Wilmington and Southport named among South's most beautiful coastal towns
While Wilmington residents are well aware of the city's beauty, the Port City has also garnered acclaim from a well-known publication. Southern Living recently ranked Wilmington second among a list of "The 15 Most Beautiful Coastal Towns in the South." "Discover a tale of two waterways," the Southern Living description...
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