Southport warns shoreline at risk from proposed Cape Fear River dredging

SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY-TV) – A proposed dredging project that would allow bigger ships to dock at the Wilmington port continues to raise concern over its environmental impact and how much it would cost. Some municipalities like Southport are worried about the potential impact this would have for their shorelines. The quiet town of Southport is often known for its picturesque…

Canadian glass-tech firm announces major Wilmington expansion

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – A new high-tech glass manufacturing company plans to expand its operations in Wilmington. Advanced Glazings is a Canadian-based company that specializes in glass insulation and natural light diffusion. The manufacturer plans to build a new campus in the Wilmington area in the near future. The campus will include two other tech companies Protocase and 45 Drives….

‘Poof, Gone;’ Wilmington hemp businesses brace for federal THC crackdown

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – Wilmington hemp businesses and consumers are bracing for a federal crackdown on THC products. “THC-A concentrate is gone, pre-roll is gone that’s also THC-A,” said Jared Drake, owner of Hempire Innovations. “THC-A flour gone, this is a blend of delta-9 and THC-P both of those gone.” You can hear the frustration in Drake’s voice. He just…

N.C. Attorney General visits Whiteville after FEMA pulls flood mitigation funds

WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY-TV) – State Attorney General, Jeff Jackson visited Columbus County on Tuesday after joining a lawsuit against FEMA for pulling major funding for disaster preparedness projects across the state. A portion of that funding was going to support a mitigation project in Whiteville. Flooding has ruled the city over the last several years and Elizabeth Kasitati, owner of…

‘I’ll miss it;’ Wilmington bids farewell to longest-serving council member

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – Tuesday marks the final day for three Wilmington city council members. Charlie Rivenbark, Clifford Barnett and Luke Waddell will step down as three new city council members are sworn in. “Will I miss it? Yeah, I’ll miss it, I really will, it’s become a third of my life,” Rivenbark said. Rivenbark has been on Wilmington’s city…