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Wilmington Symphony Orchestra appoints new conductor
Some customers in Southport are under a boil water advisory due to low water pressure and outages caused by a water main break. The playground reopened on April 11 and has new features including a ...
Pender Arts Council accepting submissions for Regional Art Contest
The submissions must be sent to the Pender Arts Council by May 25.
Surf City completes renovations for boat ramp
According to the Town of Surf City, renovations were completed on April 14 and the boat ramp is officially open to the public. The renovations expanded the 78-foot ramp to 92 feet, and the ramp’s ...
The Struts and The Revivalists to perform at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Struts and The Revivalists are set to play at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater as part of the REV Rocks Concert Series. The Struts are set to perform on Aug. 24 with special ...
New Hanover Co. Detention Officer arrested for stalking, communicating threats
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A New Hanover County Detention Officer has been arrested and charged with stalking and threatening a person. In a press release, the New Hanover County Sheriff’s ...
Avelo Airlines announces new nonstop route out of ILM
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13th annual ‘Diamonds and Denim’ Charity Ball raises over $30,000 for local organizations
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Brunswick Sheriff’s Charitable Foundation (BSCF) raised over $30,000 at their annual ‘Diamonds and Denim’ Charity Ball last month. BSCF raised a total of $34,000 ...
NRC to host open house to discuss Brunswick Nuclear Power Plant performance
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will be holding an open house to discuss the 2024 performance of Brunswick Nuclear Power Plant. According to the NRC, the open ...
New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office searching for larceny suspect
The playground reopened on April 11 and has new features including a wheelchair-accessible whirl. The $15 million project will expand the center to a 48,000 square feet full-service facility on a ...
Former Sweet n Savory space to become new breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant
The building that once housed Sweet n Savory has been taken over and will become a new breakfast and lunch restaurant ...
Law enforcement increasing patrols during ‘Speed A Little, Lose a Lot’ campaign
The “Speed A Little. Lose A Lot.” campaign emphasizes that even a small increase in speed can cause severe or fatal crashes.
Rare sea turtles travel from New England to warmer waters in North Carolina
FORT FISHER, N.C. (WECT) - After spending the last five months in rehab, members of the New England Aquarium left Quincy, ...