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Eagles Autism Challenge gets boost from proud Delco family
The Fiore family is gearing up to attend their 2nd annual event benefitting their Eagles Autism Challenge team, Anthony's Ausome Avengers. The family speaks out about the positive impact the event has on the autistic community as a whole.
Wilmington weekend highlights: Fun events, good reads, food news and more
Welcome to the weekly Port City Life newsletter brought to you by me, StarNews reporter John Staton. Every Thursday, I try to bring you a representative cross-sample of the goings on in the Wilmington area, from fun events and good reads to stories that tell us a little bit about what it's like to live and work in Southeastern North Carolina.
Cinco de Mayo celebration to be held in downtown Wilmington
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Amigos Internacional has announced that the annual Cinco de Mayo celebration is set for Saturday and Sunday, May 4-5. The celebration will feature food, live music, dancing and drinks on Saturday from 4 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Tequila’s Waterfront will...
With UDO amendment, Leland looks to better use commercial areas
Leaders in Brunswick County’s fastest-growing town are looking to better utilize commercial land by restricting residential use and prioritizing businesses. In March, Leland’s planning staff presented a proposed amendment to the town’s unified development ordinance to remove single-family residential units as a permitted use in four of its zoning districts: general commercial business, regional business, commercial trucking, and office and institutional.
Wilmington native beats cancer, now works at the hospital that saved her life
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Abby Coderre is turning her painful past into a professional passion. After graduating from Laney High School, she was off to East Carolina University to study nursing. However, after just one year at ECU, everything changed. “I started having some chest pains. So, my sister...
Wilmington, New Hanover County pass joint homelessness resolution
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Leaders in Wilmington and New Hanover County have spent years talking about ways to address homelessness. City councilmembers and county commissioners took another step in that conversation Monday. The two elected bodies passed a joint resolution directing staff members to develop an inventory of homeless services,...
Hundreds attend candlelight prayer service for cancer patient Isabella Strahan
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - It’s the support of family, friends and community members that keeps Isabella Strahan going through her tough cancer journey. “She is going through a very difficult time so it’s great to see people wanting her to be loved,” Isabella’s mom, Jean Strahan said.
Family and friends remember man killed while crossing Carolina Beach Rd.
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Jeremy McCumber, known to many as Gib, was a loving father, brother, and friend to many. “I didn’t know of anybody that met him that just didn’t love him,” Jordan McCumber, brother of Gib, said. “Everybody loves Gib, you know, that’s just kind...
Port City Foodies Newsletter: BBQ and bologna sandwiches in this week's food news
Welcome to the weekly Port City Foodies newsletter brought to you by me, StarNews reporter Allison Ballard. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. I love snacking and noshing – especially with a great glass of wine. So I’m looking forward to what’s happening locally on the grazing scene. Two of the local charcuterie businesses are expanding in our area and opening storefronts in Wilmington. They should both open in the coming weeks –...
Industrial Building, Land On U.S. 421 Sells For Nearly $12M
On U.S. 421, an industrial building changed hands last week for nearly $12 million. The roughly 93,500-square-foot building at 3881 U.S. 421 has been home to Ferguson, a nationwide distributor of residential and commercial plumbing products, since 2009. Last year, the company extended its tenancy through 2033. The building is...
National Historic Marker Day helping shine light on hundreds of signs around Cape Fear
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) – Friday is National Historic Marker Day. The special day celebrating all things historical began in 2022 and is commemorated each year on the final Friday of April. Historic markers began to pop up around the country in the 1930s. The North Carolina General Assembly authorized...
Softball: North Brunswick seizes firm control of GMC Blue with win over Middlesex
MIDDLESEX — As a talented Group 4 softball squad relegated to playing in the mid-level GMC Blue Division, the North Brunswick High School team seldom plays a competitive game within its division, let alone one of consequence. But that was the case Friday as the Raiders traveled to Middlesex for a contest of...
New Homeowners Do Something Incredible When They Find Painted Paw Prints On The Floor Of Their Home
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100 bicycle helmets awarded to Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded 100 children’s bicycle helmets to the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, per a WMPO news release on April 26. The helmets were awarded as part of the NCDOT’s Bike Helmet Initiative and will be distributed to children...
First responders, law enforcement hold active shooter training exercise
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A joint training exercise between first responders and law enforcement was held on Saturday. The training exercise was held at the New Hanover County Health and Human Services Building, and was organized by the New Hanover County Sherrif’s Office in collaboration with New Hanover County Risk Management, New Hanover County Emergency Management, New Hanover County Fire & Rescue, Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington Fire Department, and Wilmington Police Department.
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