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Warehouse on Water hosts ‘Drag the River’ brunch as legislators discuss HB 673

The event featured an endless mimosa bar, catered brunch food -- plus some drag show entertainment. 
Emily Andrews,

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — In downtown Wilmington at Warehouse on Water, a ‘Drag the River’ brunch event took place Sunday afternoon.  The event featured an endless mimosa bar, catered brunch food — plus some drag show entertainment.  Warehouse on Water Director Brandon Warren said this event was in perfect timing with the proposal of House Bill 673.  The bill, although…
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Detours for Market Street railroad crossing repairs

The closure is scheduled to remain in place through Tuesday, May 2nd.
Emily Andrews,

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A portion of Market street is closed for railroad crossing repairs. Crews with CSX Transportation made the closure near Darlington Avenue starting at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday morning. The closure is scheduled to remain in place through Tuesday, May 2nd. The following detours have been put into place: Four Detours Traveling Eastbound on Market Street (from…
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‘A Safe Place’ discusses recent trafficking case

This week, six suspects were charged with allegedly promoting and profiting from human trafficking. Executive Director of "A Safe Place," Dawn Ferrer, said the arrests were a long time coming. 
Emily Andrews,

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — In Downtown Wilmington, there’s “A Safe Place” at the corner of 9th and Princess Street for survivors of sex trafficking and exploitation.   The director of “A Safe Place” shared how they help survivors.  “A Safe Place” is an organization that assists women who are victims of these crimes. Their goal is to provide services and…

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UNCW hosts 2023 YEPex Youth Summit

Tanner Blue,

  WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) –The annual YEPex event connects students with local entrepreneurs to learn more about starting businesses. Students had to make business pitches and come up with ideas, where finalists were selected, and votes would be casted on each product. Andres Valdiri — a senior at Isaac Bear Community College was one of the first-place winners. His idea…
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Lutheran Service Carolinas hosts foster parent orientation

An online meeting was held to prepare prospective foster parents to expand their family. 
Emily Andrews,

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Right now, in North Carolina there are 12,000 children in the child welfare system.  It only takes around 4 to 6 months to get licensed as a foster parent.  Tonight, an online meeting was held to prepare prospective foster parents to expand their family.  Lutheran Service Carolinas Family Developer, Kelly Martin, hosted the zoom meeting to…

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Parents rally before Classical Charter School board meeting over grooming policy

Tanner Blue,

  BRUNSWICK COUNTY (WWAY) — A school board meeting in Brunswick County had a lot more visitors than usual. Adults showed up in support of children who are being asked to cut their hair at a Leland charter school due to a grooming policy. Ashley Lomboy has been expressing concerns about Classical Charter School’s policy on grooming and hair length….
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Final suspect in human trafficking bust appears in court

Chandler David Anderson turned himself in to law enforcement. 
Emily Andrews,

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — This afternoon, the sixth suspect accused in a human trafficking investigation appeared in New Hanover County Court.  Chandler David Anderson turned himself in to law enforcement.  He was the final suspect wanted in an alleged human trafficking ring with more than 150 victims.  The charges are related to alleged criminal activity at Cape Fear Escorts.  Anderson…