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News

Brunswick County Sheriff's Office presents donation to Board of Education

Sheriff’s office donates $198,585 from settlement to schools

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By WECT Staff
The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office donated $198,585 from a settlement to the school district at a meeting on Tuesday, March 21.

Events

Seussical is set to be performed by the Snow Productions Children's Theatre company

Local children’s theatre company to perform Seussical the Musical

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By WECT Staff
The Snow Productions Children’s Theatre company will perform Seussical the Musical Friday through Sunday, March 24-26 and March 31-April 2.

Traffic

The City of Wilmington has announced plans for traffic changes to accommodate filming in the...

UPDATED: Traffic changes expected due to filming

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By WECT Staff
The City of Wilmington has announced plans for traffic changes to accommodate filming in the area.

News

Logan Lomboy

Mother frustrated after charter school says her son’s hair is too long; school responds

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Zach Solon
Classical Charter Schools claims in a statement that the ACLU is trying “’to drive a wedge’ between school families and administrators ‘with trumped-up charges’ of discrimination and civil-rights violations.”

Community

West Brunswick High School student returns home days after being hit in front of school

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By WECT Staff
“I’m happy to report that the WBHS has been released from the hospital and returned home on Saturday."

Community

New scholarship created to help local African American youth

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By WECT Staff
A new $1,500 scholarship for African-American youth looking to study the building arts and sciences is set to be awarded for the first time this year.

Events

Wave Transit to host bus ‘storytime’ rides for children

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By WECT Staff
“Ride the WAVE while you enjoy storytime! These free 20-minute bus rides are for children ages 6 and younger and their caregivers."

Community

COMMUNITY CLASSROOM: Teacher wants lounger and wiggler feet for flexible learning for students

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 5:56 PM EDT
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By Frances Weller
COMMUNITY CLASSROOM: Teacher wants lounger and wiggler feet for flexible learning for students

Events

“The Grads” Art Show to feature work of GLOW Academy students

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 3:51 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
Per GLOW Academy Art Teacher Regular Greyson, the group of girls designed the letter “D” for the Black Lives Do Matter installation at the Cameron Art Museum.

Forever Family

Forever Family: Meet Damion

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 11:01 AM EDT
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By WECT Staff
Child Advocate Taylor Burris says Damion is a respectful young man who loves to be outdoors.
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News

Town of Burgaw to receive $75,000 technical assistance award

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 10:47 AM EDT
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By WECT Staff
Burgaw will develop an enhanced portfolio of priorities to increase resilience.

News

Sea Trail Convention Center scheduled to reopen in the coming months

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 10:20 AM EDT
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By Lauren Schuster
$50 million has been invested into Sea Trail Convention Center, which will be opening back up soon.

News

Bladen Co. commissioners to schedule another public hearing on naming bridge

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 11:06 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
At its meeting on Monday, March 20, the Bladen County Board of Commissioners is set to hold a public hearing for the naming of a new Elizabethtown bridge.

News

Oak Island Town Council approves special use permit for hotel, tables mini golf discussion

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 10:20 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
The plans for Boardwalk Place also include a restaurant, retail space, 190 parking spaces and parking for 58 bicycles on a total of 2.46 acres. The mini golf course would have 18 holes, and conceptual plans indicate a pirate theme.

Community

Public invited to vote on names for otter pups at Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 4:59 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher is inviting the public to vote on proposed names for the newest members of the Asian small-clawed otter family.

Community

County invites artists to apply for fiberglass turtle exhibit at Airlie Gardens

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 4:25 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
The artist-designed turtles will be placed in the gardens from July to December.

Events

Local career fair to include USPS, CFCC, sheriff’s office and more

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 1:25 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
The NC Works Career Center in Wilmington will host a career fair with several local employers on Wednesday, March 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Events

UNCW announces ceremony to formally install chancellor

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 1:13 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
The University of North Carolina Wilmington has announced a ceremony to formally install Dr. Aswani K. Volety as chancellor.

Entertainment

Kenny G to perform at CFCC’s Wilson Center

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 9:17 AM EDT
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By WECT Staff
Tickets will go on sale beginning at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 21 for Wilson Center Members. The public will be able to purchase tickets beginning Wednesday, March 22 at 10 a.m.

News

Flood mitigation efforts underway as Whiteville prepares for summer storms, rainfall

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 5:49 PM EDT
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By Zach Solon
Without proper drainage systems, just a few inches of rain could be enough to cover Whiteville’s roads with water.

Events

UNCW to host ArtsFest 2023 featuring performances, art showcase

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 11:32 AM EDT
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By WECT Staff
Festivities include readings from UNCW's Creative Writing Department, screenings from the Film Studies Department, performances from the theatre and music departments and a printmaking showcase.

News

North Carolina celebrating Arbor Day today

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 7:57 AM EDT
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By Lauren Schuster
An elementary school is receiving a new tree in honor of North Carolina's Arbor Day.

News

St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Carolina Beach

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 7:54 AM EDT
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By Lauren Schuster
HopLite Irish Pub, the only Irish bar on the island, is ready for their St. Patrick's Day celebrations.

Community

Island Gazette no longer in business, employees look to build new paper

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 6:06 PM EDT
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By Zach Solon
A decades-old family-owned newspaper in Carolina Beach has ceased publication.

News

Laney High School honors student who passed away after battle with cancer

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 5:48 PM EDT
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By Zach Solon
“DJ STRONG” is the message posted around Laney High School and painted on the large rock outside the front entrance.

Events

Tennis tournament in honor of Holly Tree Racquet Club shooting victim raises over $20,500

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 5:30 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
All proceeds will go toward Wilmington’s local Domestic Violence Shelter and Services.

Events

Local group to host celebration for World Down Syndrome Day

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 11:04 AM EDT
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By WECT Staff
The event on Sunday, March 19 will include live bluegrass music, lawn games, door prizes and activities for children of all ages.

News

One-day homeless shelter searching for new location after community controversy

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 9:08 AM EDT
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By Lauren Schuster
Neighbors expressed concern about the shelter's operations. Now, Living Hope must find a new place to serve the homeless.

Events

Oak Island to hold grand reopening of Kevin Bell Skatepark

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 6:24 AM EDT
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By WECT Staff
A grand reopening event will be held at the Kevin Bell Skatepark will live music and free food on Sunday, March 19.

Events

Coastal Horizons hosts Power of the Purse fundraiser to raise money for local teens’ health services

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 10:49 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
The 12th annual event included an auction and a raffle at the Country Club of Landfall for a Louis Vuitton handbag valued at $1,900.

Community

Honor society helps Brunswick Community College nursing student succeed

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 5:13 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
Erin Serkedakis will graduate with her Associate Degree in Nursing from Brunswick Community College in May thanks to the Forty and Eight honor society.

Community

Wilmington Fire Chief Steve Mason presented with Dogwood Award

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 4:43 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
Mason received the award for his efforts to protect firefighters from the effects of PFAS used in certain firefighting foams.

Events

Battle of the Breweries blood drive set for March 29

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 4:06 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
Join us at the Coastline Convention Center on March 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to donate a pint and vote for your favorite place to grab a pint!

Community

Volunteers clean up 950 pounds of trash at Archie Blue Community Park

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 1:07 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
Volunteers collected 950 pounds of trash, earning 38 trees via the Plastic Ocean Project’s Trees4Trash program.

Community

N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher accepting applications for teen volunteers

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 12:08 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
Applicants must be between the ages of 14 and 17.

News

SpaceX launch seen throughout southeastern N.C.

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 11:34 AM EDT
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By WECT Staff
Carrying over 6,200 pounds of cargo, the Dragon spacecraft had a successful launch and is now on its way to the International Space Station.

Community

Wilmington genius juggles medical and law schools at the same time

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 6:58 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
Victor Agbafe has since graduated from Harvard, and he now studies at the University of Michigan’s medical school and Yale’s law school.

Events

Genesis Block to host HERStory Entrepreneur event

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 5:09 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
The happy hour-style networking event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 23 at Common Desk on 226 N Front St.

News

COMMUNITY CLASSROOM: Special education teacher receives funding for test boxes, laminator for students

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 4:47 PM EDT
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By Frances Weller
She asked for donations to purchase the items through DonorsChoose, an online charity that helps teachers get funding for school projects.

Community

Veterinarian author visits southeastern North Carolina to speak on new book

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 4:27 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
Dr. Renee Alsarraf dedicated her career to helping her four-legged patients battle cancer, but her life took a turn when she was diagnosed with cancer at 51 years old.

Community

Forever Family: Meet Dominic and Karamayah

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 12:00 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
To learn more, contact Forever Family in partnership with Seven Homes Family Foster Care at 1-888-365-FAMILY.

General

Oak Island seasonal parking permits to go on sale Wednesday

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 11:41 AM EDT
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By WECT Staff
Oak Island Town Council discussed at their meeting on March 2 how their paid parking program will work before it takes effect on April 1.

Events

Job-seekers invited to career fair for Novant Health and UNCW

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 11:04 AM EDT
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By WECT Staff
Recruitment is open at Novant Health for positions ranging from professional to corporate-level, while positions available at UNCW include grounds worker and landscaper, temporary housekeeper, permanent housekeeper and a temporary SHRA parking control officer.

Community

Carolina Beach Inlet Association to host 7th annual ‘Great Chowder Cook Off’

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 11:04 AM EDT
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By WECT Staff
The cook-off helps fund CBIA operations, which includes educating the community on the importance of keeping the inlet open and safe.

Music

Futurebirds to perform with Leon III at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 10:41 AM EDT
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By WECT Staff
Rock band Futurebirds is set to headline a concert with Leon III at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater on June 3.

News

ILM, airfield in Bladen Co. receive NCDOT grants for aviation, aerospace-themed summer academies

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 10:28 AM EDT
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By WECT Staff
The academies will be offered to middle and high school students.

Community

Portia Mills Hines Park to celebrate grand re-opening

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 7:34 AM EDT
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By WECT Staff
The park recently received $754,000 in upgrades and renovations.

Community

Tennis tournament organized by local teens raises $12,500 to raise awareness for mental health

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 6:17 PM EST
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By WECT Staff
Kris Foster and her tennis doubles partner Helen Bennington hosted the tournament for the International Baccalaureate Program at Hoggard High School and to raise money for NAMI.

Community

Carli Batson named 76th Queen Azalea for the NC Azalea Festival

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 3:12 PM EST
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By WECT Staff
Featured invited guests include Miss North Carolina Karolyn Martin, WECT’s Frances Weller, Margaret Weller Stargell, Harold Davis and Adm. Daryl Caudle.

News

City of Wilmington awarded over $470,000 for inclusive playground project at Maides Park

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 11:49 AM EST
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By WECT Staff
$9.6 million in park accessibility grants were awarded to 21 projects across North Carolina.
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