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WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The 2027-2028 school calendar for Pender County students is now approved, but many parents are not happy about it. The Pender County School Board voted to approve the calendar after discussion at its most recent meeting on Monday. [Previous story: Pender County school board approves 2027-28...
One of the outgoing board’s priorities was to implement an increase for these district professions. New Hanover County Schools Superintendent Dr. Chris Barnes praised the members for approving the increase. “Speaking for the staff here at the school system, this is a significant move forward. I don't know of...
What are the new operating hours for Camp Lejeune Visitor Center?. How does the Enhanced Escorted Access registration process work?. The Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Visitor Center has ended its temporary Saturday operating hours, effective immediately, MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune said. The center remains open Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
LAURINBURG — This Friday, Pate Stadium will host a second-round playoff matchup between the No. 4-seeded Fighting Scots and the 13th-seeded Swansboro Pirates. Winners of nine straight, Scotland enters the playoffs following a first-round bye, while Swansboro is coming off a first-round victory over White Oak. Here are two...
Wilmington faces a sharp weekend cooldown before temperatures rebound toward 70 degrees next week.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Tim Merrick won the North Carolina House District 20 race over Dane Scalise by 77 votes after the New Hanover County Board of Elections completed its vote canvass. Official results posted on the State Board of Elections website show Merrick received 22,156 votes to...
The UNC Wilmington Seahawks and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons meet on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 11:30 a.m. ET. The post UNC Wilmington Seahawks at Wake Forest Demon Deacons: Thursday Preview appeared first on Ball Exclusives .
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — During Thursday’s New Hanover County Board of Commssioner’s agenda review meeting, the Community Justice Center announced a change in leadership. Ben David introduced Valerie Pearce, saying she will soon take over his role at the center in January of 2027. David said Pearce...
Tatum Allen decided more than a year ago to play softball at UNC Wilmington when she made a verbal commitment. The dream to play at the NCAA Division 1 level came true Wednesday, Nov. 11 when the East Bladen High School senior signed her National Letter of Intent to join the Seahawks program.
Wilmington and its island beaches will welcome athletes, spectators and their families for one of the region’s premier race weekends in mid-November. The 2026 Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K/5K will take place on Sunday, November 15 and is expected to draw thousands of participants to the destination, showcasing Wilmington’s historic downtown, scenic riverfront and vibrant community.
This month, Copper Builders, the proposed developers of the Hilton Bluffs project in Sledge Forest, filed a lawsuit in Superior Court against New Hanover County, alleging due process violations and that the County Manager has “ill will” toward them. The suit is just the latest chapter in the...
HAMPSTEAD, NC (WWAY) — Pender County school leaders toured Topsail Middle School on Thursday evening to get a firsthand look at proposed renovations that would transform the building into a second campus for Topsail High School. However, the estimated $50 million price tag has officials looking for ways to reduce costs.
