Brian Chism sworn in as Brunswick County Sheriff

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Monday afternoon, Brunswick County Commissioners approved a resolution to appoint Chief Deputy Brian Chism as sheriff. The Brunswick County Republican Party unanimously recommended Chism to fill the vacancy left by John Ingram. Ingram retired yesterday. Chism has served at the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office for more than 18 years.   Categories: Brunswick, Local, News, Top…

Town of Leland releases Economic Development Strategic Plan for the next 5 years

    LELAND, NC (WWAY) — The Town of Leland continues to grow at a rapid pace. It recently released its 2023-2027 Economic Development Strategic Plan with a mission of bringing in businesses and more amenities for residents. “So, we’re really focused on a number of different target sectors such as medical technoloy, bio-medical technology, marine science, life sciences and…

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. 

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…

Detours for Market Street railroad crossing repairs

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

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…

‘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. 

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…

UNCW hosts 2023 YEPex Youth Summit

  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…

Lutheran Service Carolinas hosts foster parent orientation

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

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…