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SBI investigating officer involved shooting in Columbus County
COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The State Bureau of Investigation has been called in to investigate an officer-involved shooting in Columbus County. It happened Wednesday night at a home off Seven Creeks Highway in Nakina, according to the SBI. District Attorney Jon David confirms that his office made a...
'Truly remarkable': South Brunswick softball advances to first regional final in 16 years
It was only a matter of time before the South Brunswick softball team showed just how elite it is. After shedding years of losing records two seasons ago, the Cougars dazzled behind star pitcher and UNC Charlotte commit Kina Davis last spring. But when the postseason came, South Brunswick was done after just two rounds. "We...
'Andy's Angel' removed from North Myrtle Beach dunes
An angel, placed by the family of Andy Hayes among the dunes at Cherry Grove Point in North Myrtle Beach, was removed today under the orders of the state Department of Health and Environmental Control. A series of angel statues have served as a place for memorializing lost family members for visitors to the area for many years.
WATCH: Drone used to save swimmer in distress near Oak Island
OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) - Crews with the Oak Island Fire Department utilized a drone to help save a fatigued swimmer Thursday, May 16. According to the fire department, crews were dispatched just before 2 p.m. to a report of of a swimmer in distress near the Oak Island Pier.
North Myrtle Beach baseball season comes to an end
Winning a state championship is a difficult task. Sometimes, it’s even hard to get in position to play for one. North Myrtle Beach saw its excellent baseball season come to an end Friday night when the Chiefs were overrun 12-2 in five innings by James Island in the third and deciding game of the 4A Lower State championship series.
This land could have become Brunswick County's Mayfaire. Now it’s for sale.
Part of a Brunswick County property that was once considered for the construction of a Mayfaire-like development is on the market. According to a real estate listing, roughly 82 acres of land located in the 3900 block of N.C. 211 near St. James is for sale. The property is listed for over $7.2 million.
Driver who crashed into the river in Southport charged with DWI
SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — The man who drove into the Cape Fear River at Waterfront Park in Southport Tuesday night now faces charges. Michael Ray Dart, 63, of North Chesterfield, Virginia is charged with Driving While Impaired. Police, Fire, and EMS units arrived at approximately 11:25 pm to find...
One Ocean Isle Beach group wants to make changes to town’s lighting ordinance to protect sea turtles
OCEAN ISLE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - The Ocean Isle Beach Sea Turtle Protection Organization wants to make changes to the town’s lighting ordinance to protect sea turtles. Deb Allen with the organization says sea turtles mistake streetlights or house lights for the moon. That’s when they go away from...
Wawa talks company culture, plans to bring at least 10 stores to the Wilmington area
The Philadelphia-based convenience store chain has an expansive vision for North Carolina, according to officials with the company. On Tuesday, Wawa hosted the first of a three-stop Community Partnership Tour in Wilmington to share more details about its plans to open 90 stores across the state, the first of which is set for Kill Devil Hills. ...
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