Candlelight prayer service to be held in Wilmington for Isabella Strahan, Michael Strahan’s twin daughter diagnosed with brain cancerWECT14 HOURS AGO
Video shows altercation between officers and man believed to be involved in high-speed chaseWECT15 HOURS AGO
Developer withdraws request to rezone property for WawaWECT2 HOURS AGO
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‘I felt like I was gonna see somebody get shot’: Video shows altercation between officers and man believed to be involved in high-speed chase
CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) - Video shows an alleged confrontation before a driver led police officers on a chase through a small beach town in North Carolina. The video shows officers pulling their guns with the driver daring officers to shoot him moments before. Neighbors said the driver is 39-year-old Briggs Smith.
Early-season sea turtle false crawl reported in Holden Beach
HOLDEN BEACH, NC (WWAY) — An early-season sea turtle false crawl was reported Wednesday morning in Holden Beach. “This is surprisingly early, given that no nesting has been reported in Georgia and South Carolina so far this year, and turtle crawls in those states normally precede North Carolina,” local volunteers said.
'Still blown away': An 81-year-old truck driver from Brunswick receives national honors
A longtime truck driver from Brunswick County was recognized with a national award for his work. Howard Robinson, an 81-year-old local truck driver from Bolivia, was recently named a "Professional Driver of the Year" by the Truckload Carriers Association. Robinson was very much surprised about winning the national award. "Very...
Southport to hold Freedom Run/Walk during Independence Day celebration
SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - The Town of Southport is bringing back a feature for its Independence Day celebration after an eight-year hiatus: the Freedom Run and Walk. The run will be held on Saturday, June 29, along with the other highlights of the celebration including picnics, arts and crafts, a car show, parade, fireworks, firemen’s competition, children’s games, live entertainment nightly and great food.
Pedestrian dies following Monday morning crash on Carolina Beach Road
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The man who was hit by a driver early Monday morning has died. Wilmington Police say Jeremy McCumber, 35, of Wilmington died of his injuries. He was hit just before 6:30 a.m. on Carolina Beach Rd. near Orchid Rd. Police say the investigation revealed that...
New owner plans to preserve the legacy of this longtime Wilmington hotdog restaurant
A lot has changed along Carolina Beach Road near the state port since 1966. Back then it was a new frontier – or so said Elbert Bradshaw, who opened Frontier Food to Go in a red trailer near the corner of Shipyard Boulevard with the help of his wife, Pat. He could see the potential at the busy transportation center.
Atlanta Bread closing after nearly twenty years in business on Sunday
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Atlanta Bread announced on its Facebook page that it will be closing its doors as of this Sunday after nearly twenty years in business. Jon Bibb, the co-owner and operator of the restaurant, released the following statement:. “After almost 20 years in operation, Andy and I...
First Alert Forecast: warming up Wednesday... bigger warmup likely later
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - While small rain chances dot your First Alert Forecast - including the risk of a few spotty showers Wednesday evening - temperatures will be the most remarkable items. Wednesday will have upper 70s and lower 80s ahead of slightly cooler lower and middle 70s Thursday and Friday. A high pressure ridge appears likely to usher in a more consistent period of 80s as early as this weekend and almost certainly next week. Keep your outdoor plans intact and a bottle of sunscreen in reach!
Candlelight prayer service to be held in Wilmington for Isabella Strahan, Michael Strahan’s twin daughter diagnosed with brain cancer
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A candlelight prayer service is scheduled for Friday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for Isabella Strahan, one of NFL legend Michael Strahan’s twin daughters. Isabella was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a form of brain cancer, this past fall. The 19-year old University of Southern California student...
Developer withdraws request to rezone property for Wawa
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The developer has withdrawn a rezoning request to build a Wawa on Carolina Beach Road. It would include a 5,915-square foot building at 4301 Carolina Beach Road between George Anderson Drive and Codington Elementary School. City of Wilmington Senior Planner Pat O’Mahony says that staff were...
Wilmington police looking for missing woman
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department announced that it is looking for 35-year-old Felicia Delores Bess. According to the WPD, Bess was last seen on Saturday, April 20, in the 2500 block of Troy Drive, near Wellington Avenue. Police describe Bess as being 5′2″, weighing 106 pounds and...
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