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WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – A trial will begin Monday for one of two men charged in a 2019 double homicide that occurred in Brunswick County. Logan Neal Young of Winnabow is facing two counts of first-degree murder and one count of first-degree robbery with a dangerous weapon after allegedly killing two people during a marijuana deal.

SHALLOTTE, NC (WWAY) — You can now learn about the nature you’re walking through on the Shallotte Riverwalk. The Town of Shallotte has installed new signs along the trail teaching about the wildlife you may see. The signs also include fun facts about Shallotte. Officials say more signs...

BOLIVA, NC (WWAY)– Hundreds of elementary school students in Brunswick County have a better understanding about career options that mostly involve driving for a living. Brunswick County Schools hosted its inaugural ‘Careers on Wheels’ career fair today at Brunswick Community College. Almost 700 5th graders attended to...

One of two men charged with murder in connection with a 2019 double homicide is set to stand trial next week in Brunswick County. Logan Neal Young, 23, and Joshua Larmonte Carter, 23, both of Brunswick County, were arrested in June 2019 and charged in connection with the shooting deaths of two teenagers. Young and Carter were 19 and 20 years old at the time, respectively.

Three stolen firearms, a stolen vehicle, cocaine, heroin and marijuana were seized as part of a joint investigation by Whiteville Police and the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office. The two agencies worked together after complaints about narcotics activity on Britton Street in Whiteville, according to a press release from the...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A road in Brunswick County will be closed next week. A section of N.C. 904 will be shut down for drainage improvements ahead of the highway being resurfaced. The work will involve replacing pipes at two locations between Sandcastle Lane NW and Horseshoe Road...

WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) — Several people have been arrested by the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office for alleged drug charges. The Sheriff’s Office and Whiteville Police Department recently concluded an investigation into illegal narcotics activity at 419 Britton Street in Whiteville. After multiple controlled purchases were completed, a...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Novant Health’s “Bridges to Healthcare” paid internship program is expanding to Brunswick and New Hanover counties. High school students and graduates in underrepresented communities are invited to apply to explore various careers in the field. “Students pursuing healthcare-related degrees and certifications on the...

Brunswick County's inventory of homes include a recently completed single-family rental development in Shallotte and the opening of sales for a housing project in Bolivia. Capstone Building Corp., a general contractor based in Birmingham, Alabama, has finished a Heartsease at Shallote, a $21.5 million luxury community of cottages that Capstone built with developer EYC Companies, according to a news release.

OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC (WWAY)– In Brunswick County, one local beach town is considering a new way of trying to tackle beach erosion. Over the years, the town of Ocean Isle has been working to build the beaches and dunes back up after erosion due to storms. Many solutions...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Christian Recovery Centers, Inc. plans to expand its program to offer up to 24 months of assistance for clients and double its bed count as it purchases a new facility in Shallotte. “This reentry program is really going to be one of a kind,” said...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) – The family of Tyrance Benbow, a man killed in a wreck during a high-speed chase with Brunswick County law enforcement, has filed a lawsuit against the sheriff’s office and other first responders. The lawsuit claims that Benbow’s civil rights were violated under state...

OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — The 2023 Oak Island Summer concert series is right around the corner. The Town of Oak Island has released the list of concerts taking place throughout the summer months. Bands will perform from 6:30 p.m. through 8:30 p.m. most Fridays from May 26th through...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office recently presented Brunswick County Schools with a large check. The Sheriff’s Office gave $198,585.31 in funds to the school system from a settlement stemming from an investigation involving illegal video gaming or sweepstakes. “This generous donation by...

Some North Carolina families are upset after their sons were told by a charter school that they couldn't return to class after spring break unless they got a haircut – which parents say is discriminatory against their Native American heritage.

BURGAW, N.C. (WECT) - Burgaw and Ocean Isle Beach are two of 15 communities receiving part of a $1.1 million grant from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management to assist coastal communities with technical assistance in risk assessment and resilience planning work. The money...

Eastern Columbus residents on the county water system are being encouraged to continue boiling their water due to possible contamination. A contractor bored a hole through a line in Water District IV Monday, the county said in a press release. While service has been restored, some contamination and pressure loss are still being experienced in the service are. District IV replaced most of the former Riegelwood Sanitary District.

South Brunswick athletes won four events in a four-team track-and-field meet Thursday at South. West Brunswick, North Brunswick and Ashley also competed. Junior Ellie Harrington won the 3,200-meter race in 11 minutes, 54.1 seconds, a regional standard.

With the cold (hopefully) behind us, it's time to fully embrace spring in the Port City. In this week's newsletter, we have ideas for getting out into nature in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties. Look for suggestions from the Cooperative Extension, on how to enjoy local forests, and places to enjoy spring even when the weather is less than stellar. Click below to read more.

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — If you’re looking for fun things to do on this last weekend of the month, there’s no shortage of cool events happening in our area!. There’s lots of food, fun and festivities for this first weekend of spring. Here’s a look at...