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What's the status of the Fifth Avenue sidewalk improvements? | MyReporter
The city of Wilmington is working with the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority to improve sidewalks on Fifth Avenue. Dave Mayes, city of Wilmington public services director, said the public services department started looking at Fifth Avenue after the 2020 pavement conditions survey. "The pavement conditions on Fifth Avenue between...
Delco Gives Day finishes out their day of giving
The first-ever Delco Gives Day closed out their 24-hour day of giving with incredible success. The Delco Gives campaign encouraged bringing the community together to give back to the non-profits that work to make a difference in Delco. With its closing celebration, it was announced that Delco Gives raised $1.6 million for 282 non-profits. This […]
Oops! Gender reveal goes wrong for woman in front row
HONOLULU (KHNL/Gray News) - A woman attending a gender reveal ended up being a part of the reveal and not by choice. Franz-Geoffrey Ordonia and his girlfriend Leilani Magaoay invited family and friends to the event over the weekend. For the reveal, Ordonia dropped a barbell with bags of colored...
First Patriot victory happened Pender County
Nestled just 24 short miles from one of the most beautiful cities in America is a quaint national battlefield whose history may have turned the tide in the quest for independence. Moores Creek National Battlefield is located at 40 Patriots Hall Dr. in Currie and is the home of the first decisive win for the Patriots during the American Revolution. The site is a reminder of the battle that took...
Andrews Appointed To National Environmental Stability Committee
Wilmington City Council member Salette Andrews has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2024 Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Federal Advocacy Committee. Andrews was elected to a one-year term and will provide strategic direction and guidance for NLC’s federal advocacy agenda and policy priorities on sustainability, climate...
Wilmington deputy city manager had DUI dismissed, expunged. DA looking to refile charges
This story first appeared on WHQR. On the afternoon of June 1, 2023, Mary Vigue was arrested near Greenfield Lake when she was stopped at a license checkpoint. Vigue was not far from her home address when she was stopped, but it was unclear if she was headed home — or headed out. What was clear, according to law enforcement officials who were at the scene, was that Vigue was visibly intoxicated.
First Alert Forecast: watching the radar for Mom...
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Keep an eye to the western sky and your WECT Weather App Friday night as an approaching and passing cold front will orchestrate hit or miss clusters of gusty showers and storms. Behind the front, expect gradually improving conditions with temperatures sinking into the middle 50s....
Wilmington Greek Festival: What you need to know about food, parking and tickets
One of Wilmington's popular and longest running events ― the Wilmington Greek Festival is celebrating its 32nd year. As the in-person festival once again prepares for large crowds, here are three things to know. About the festival ...
Wilmington police: Man arrested after Thursday night shooting not charged with shooting
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – A man was taken into custody following a Thursday night shooting that damaged property in a Wilmington neighborhood, according to a release from the Wilmington Police Department. Per the WPD, officers responded to the 1400 block of Corbett Street just after 10 p.m. and found...
Vendors celebrate Mother’s Day at Second Sunday Farmers Market
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Second Sunday Farmer’s Market happens once a month at Satellite Bar and Lounge in Wilmington. Manager Shannon Dunne says the market came about during the COVID-19 pandemic, and because of strong community support it was made a regular event. “It’s been a great feeling...
How to: Building an accessory dwelling unit in Wilmington
An upcoming zoning ammendment will make it legal to build accessory dwelling units on nearly every residential property in Wilmington. They provide many benefits to the homeowner and the community: providing rental housing in established neighborhoods, adding income for homeowners, and maybe providing a home for a new neighbor who can check in on your garden or your pets when you’re out of town.
Pet of the Week: Mr. Who from Freedom Bridge Animal Rescue
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Mr. Who, an approximately 15-week-old Plott Hound mix, is available for adoption from Freedom Bridge Animal Rescue. Up-to-date on his vaccinations and neutered, he loves people and playing with other dogs. According to his foster family, he sleeps through the whole night and has had no accidents inside the home.
First Alert Forecast: more dryness, then a quick return to rain chances
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - We hope you had a Happy Mother’s Day! With sunshine and crisp breezes we saw afternoon temperatures in the upper 70s and lower 80s. Cape Fear surf temperatures are around 70 and there is a low to moderate risk of rip currents again on Monday.
UNCW softball to face Georgia in NCAA Tournament Athens Regional
The UNCW Seahawks softball team is heading to Georgia to play in the Athens Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament. The Seahawks will be traveling to Athens where they'll face a four-team double-elimination bracket that runs from May 17-19 with a chance to advance to the super regional round the following week. If the team...
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