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Brunswick County News

Man wanted in Brunswick Co. caught in Wrightsville Beach

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video A man Brunswick County deputies have been searching for for weeks has been caught in Wrightsville Beach. Officers arrested Kenneth Ross Jessup around 7 p.m. Wednesday after getting an anonymous tip on where he was. Full story...
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Suspect indicted for elderly woman's murder

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video A Brunswick County grand jury has indicted a man for the murder of an elderly woman earlier this month. Linnie Mae Ward, 86, was found dead in her home in the Longwood Community November 13. Full story...
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Murder trial begins in 2010 car crash

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Jury selection started today in the trial of a man accused of killing a mother of three in 2010. Daniel Brennick is charged with second degree murder after a car accident in Brunswick County. Satu Harris died at the scene of the accident on River Road near Southport. Full story...
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Brunswick County man accused of strangling, kidnapping woman

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video According to arrest warrants, Turner Chadwick Gray III of Carolina Shores is charged with assault by strangulation, second degree kidnapping, interfering with emergency communication and communicating threats. Full story...
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Teacher of the Week: Karen Babson

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Any day we get to reward our teachers is a great day at WWAY. Today, we ventured out to South Brunswick High School to surprise Karen Babson with a check for Teacher's Aid. She's this week's Teacher of the Week. Full story...
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Thieves target unlocked cars in Leland

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videoA rash of car break-ins has residents in Leland uneasy. Leland Police got seven calls yesterday alone, all in the area of Magnolia Greens, Waterford and Brunswick Forest. Full story...
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Man charged with elderly woman's murder in Brunswick County

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videoA man is jail charged with murdering a woman in Brunswick County last week. Linnie Mae Ward was found dead in her home in the Longwood Community a week ago. Today, sheriff's deputies say they have made an arrest. Full story...
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North Brunswick Chamber loads up donations for Sandy victims

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video The North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce is known for the work it does in the Cape Fear, but it's the work it's doing in the northeast, in New York and New Jersey, that is sure to give many a reason to give thanks this Thanksgiving. Full story...
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Two rescued from the Shallotte Inlet after boat capsizes

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videoTwo people are safe after they were rescued by the Coast Guard in the Shallotte Inlet when their boat capsized Sunday. Full story...
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Christmas Pageant is good for local girls

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videoBelville Elementary School hosted a christmas pageant this weekend. Local girls dressed up and showed off their hobbies and skills on stage in front the crowd. Celebrity judges including wway's own Chris Phillips were at the event. Full story...
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'Safe Haven' release moved to Valentine's Day

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video A movie shot in our area last summer could be the perfect part of your Valentine's Day plans. Full story...
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Waterford residents organize petition against rezoning

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video At Thursday night’s Leland Town Council Meeting, several residents spoke out against the proposed rezoning of land near the Waterford community, which is currently zoned for commercial use. Developers are proposing to build a 240-unit apartment complex. Full story...
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Navassa leaders say K-9 case should have been handled better

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video During the Navassa town council meeting, leaders addressed the issue of former officer Kevin Smith and his fight to keep his K-9 partner. The town's attorney, Norwood Blanchard, says the town's efforts to fight for custody of the dog was because of the amount of money the town invested, from vet bills to training. Full story...
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Interim Chief Mike James officially appointed Leland police chief

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video The town of Leland officially has a new top cop. Interim Chief Mike James officially got the job at tonight's Town Council meeting. Full story...
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Explore with George: Arts by the Shore 2012

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video This weekend in Oak Island it's Arts by the Shore 2012 put on by the Oak Island Art Guild and the Oak Island Parks and Recreation Department. Full story...
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