Carter has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder, and 4 to 6 years in prison for robbery with a dangerous weapon for his role in the murder.
Perry’s Emporium will be supporting 13 non-profits in 12 days, with two charities being awarded with portions of profits on Christmas Eve.
The Bellamy Mansion and Museum will host a free Nights of Lights ‘come-and-go’ open house Dec. 20 -22 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. each night, featuring period decorations and volunteers to explain the historical significance of the decor.
SOUTHPORT (WWAY) — In Southport, a new Board of Aldermen is seated, including a new mayor. Aldermen Tom Lombardi and John Allen left dais Thursday evening, after losing their seats in November’s election. Marc Spencer and Rebecca Kelley were sworn in as new aldermen, and Lowe Davis was sworn in, again, after winning re-election. Doctor Joe Pat Hatem also left…
The beginning of 2024 will not just mark a new year, it will mark new challenges for commuters in the cape fear.
25-year-old Laron Lee Carter has been charged with First-degree murder and Robbery With a Dangerous Weapon.
COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — One school is getting creative and festive with ways to fundraise. Columbus Christian Academy in Whiteville, off Peacock Rd. at Smyrna Baptist Church, is wrapping up the first half of the academic year. Both staff and students are settled in after renovating the mobile units, bought from the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office for one dollar, into…
The Northwest Police Department is asking for your help in a 2021 missing persons case.
New Hanover County, in collaboration with the Jordan Family, is set to enter a planning phase for a museum to honor Michael Jordan’s Family in Wilmington.
Anna Pennington earned her pilots license in 1941, becoming just the third woman in North Carolina to do so.
Nathaniel Grove, a chemistry professor and the Director of the Center for the Support of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, has been chosen as one of three UNC System Faculty Fellows for the upcoming year.
The contentious issue of parking in Carolina Beach reached a boiling point on Wednesday night as residents, business owners, and visitors packed the council chambers to voice their concerns about the current parking program.
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH (WWAY) — An homage to a tree and a festival intertwined in Wilmington history. The North Carolina Azalea Festival unveiled the artwork representing its seventy-seventh year of festivities Wednesday night. This year’s selection, “Southern Roots,” is an oil painting by Wilmington artist Sharon Jones. It depicts the back – an often overlooked side – of Airlie Gardens’ namesake…
“If you’re at risk of a heart attack or think you’re having a heart attack, don’t ignore it just because its the holidays,” says Frederick Meine, MD.
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — A regional conversation on “Opportunity Youth” was held in Brunswick County Wednesday afternoon. Business owners, local government officials, and community members from Pender, Columbus, Brunswick, and New Hanover County gathered for the event. “Opportunity youth” refers to young people between the ages of 16 and 24 who are either not in school or not working. Ginger…
“This project cannot wait another year, but if you wait another year, you may have a bigger disaster waiting”
The airport has added more parking spots and new concession stands to make things easier and more enjoyable for travelers.
With the writers and actors strikes officially over, Hollywood East is back up and running.
Continuing coverage on the Maple Hill triple murder that took place in 2020.
This week, the Cape Fear Brew Crew paid a visit to Wine Knot Sky Bar and Lounge, discovering its laid-back charm and cool hidden rooms. The place had a relaxed ambiance with stylish decor, and we had a good time exploring the variety of drinks, including craft beer, cocktails, and a wide array of wine options. Exciting news – the…
A new school for kindergarten through eighth grade students in Pender County is one step closer to becoming a reality.
A groundbreaking ceremony held on Monday to mark the start of growth at an area community college.
When there are no witnesses to a crime, sometimes it is the silent evidence that can help solve it.
One Brunswick County elementary school is trying out a new way to address bullying.