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Wilmington Summer Swim League championships to bring more than 1,700 swimmers together
7+ hour, 52+ min ago (210+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — More than 1,700 young swimmers are expected to compete this weekend as the Wilmington Summer Swim League hosts its annual championship meets. The league, which has been part of the Wilmington community since the early 1970s, provides summer competitive…...
The Carolina Beat: Southport Police Chief
2+ week, 3+ day ago (94+ words) On today’s episode of the Carolina Beat, host Katie Sasser speaks with Chief Todd Coring of the Southport Police Department to talk about what to expect for this weekend’s July 4th celebrations. Categories: Brunswick, Brunswick, The Carolina Beat Tags: Chief Todd…...
Amber Alert issued for missing 15-year-old New Bern resident with autism
3+ week, 10+ hour ago (179+ words) NEW BERN, N.C. (WWAY) — The New Bern Police Department issued the alert at 8:28 a.m. for Isaiah Kavon Owens. Owens is described as a Black male with black hair and brown eyes. He is approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs about 100 pounds....
Death investigation closes portion of Carolina Beach Road
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (103+ words) NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation in the 6100 block of Carolina Beach Road. Authorities have closed the southbound lanes of Carolina Beach Road in the area while investigators work at…...
North Carolina touts ‘Summer of Soccer’ as major events bring millions in economic impact
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (452+ words) RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — North Carolina officials are celebrating a “Summer of Soccer” as major events, international team partnerships and upcoming World Cup-related activities bring visitors and economic activity to communities across the state. The effort is being supported in part…...
NC 133 at Sunny Point shut down due to a traffic crash
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (94+ words) Brunswick County, NC (WWAY) — According to Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office, NC 133 at Sunny Point is currently closed down due to a traffic crash and diesel fuel spill. Deputies and emergency crews are on the scene, and the roadway will remain…...
Cape Fear communities push back against Fuquay-Varina's water request
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (218+ words) CAPE FEAR, NC (WWAY) — Numerous leaders and officials from the Lower Cape Fear have come together to oppose a request by the Town of Fuquay-Varina to remove millions of gallons of water from the Cape Fear River. According to CFPUA,…...
Chadbourn Police investigating deadly domestic shooting
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (120+ words) CHADBOURN, NC (WWAY) — One man is dead and another critically injured following a domestic shooting in Chadbourn. Mayor Phillip Britt said officers responded to the 700 block of Clark Street just before 11:30 Monday night after a 911 call reported a shooting. When…...
Community honors Major General Joseph McNeil with streetside tribute
10+ mon, 5+ day ago (197+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Before Major General Joseph McNeil was laid to rest on Saturday, community members showed support by lining the street named after him. As the funeral processional went down Major General Joseph McNeil Commemorative Way in Wilmington, a…...
Lane of Wrightsville Avenue closed at Dawson Street for water repair
10+ mon, 6+ day ago (87+ words) A lane at the intersection of Wrightsville Avenue and Dawson Street is closed for an emergency water main repair. WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) â The righthand, eastbound lane of the 2200 block of Wrightsville Avenue is closed, with traffic shifted into the…...