WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A new scholarship fund has been created to honor the legacy of a cherished local producer and performer.The Tyhm Kennedy Scholarship Fund will provide state residents … [Read more...] about Tyhm Kennedy Scholarship Fund aims to help aspiring artists
Facing $20-million shortfall, hundreds of positions could be cut from NHCS budget
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WHQR) - At Monday’s New Hanover County Board of Education budget work session, members got briefed on the worst-case scenario for staffing cuts.If no one retires or resigns from … [Read more...] about Facing $20-million shortfall, hundreds of positions could be cut from NHCS budget
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue to play concert in Wilmington
Trombone Shorty The Eastern 2023(EMily Butler Photography | EMily Butler Photography)Published: Feb. 13, 2024 at 1:31 PM EST|Updated: 4 hours agoWILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Trombone Shorty & Orleans … [Read more...] about Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue to play concert in Wilmington
Brunswick Co. Sheriff’s Office asking for assistance in breaking and entering case
The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person who it says is a suspect in a breaking-and-entering case.(Brunswick Co. Sheriff's Office)Published: Feb. … [Read more...] about Brunswick Co. Sheriff’s Office asking for assistance in breaking and entering case
Parents charged with abuse, involuntary manslaughter after baby dies in Brunswick County
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Two people were charged with involuntary manslaughter and negligent child abuse/serious injury on Feb. 9, per the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office.The BCSO responded … [Read more...] about Parents charged with abuse, involuntary manslaughter after baby dies in Brunswick County
Internet provider Lumos planning to build over 600 miles of fiber optic technology in New Hanover Co.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Internet provider Lumos announced that it plans to begin construction soon on 655 miles of fiber optic technology in New Hanover County, according to an announcement … [Read more...] about Internet provider Lumos planning to build over 600 miles of fiber optic technology in New Hanover Co.
Black History Month: Giblem Lodge, Wilmington’s first African American Masonic Lodge
Located near the intersection of Princess and N 8th streets, Giblem Lodge became Wilmington’s first African American Masonic Lodge when it was built in 1871.Published: Feb. 13, 2024 at 9:18 AM … [Read more...] about Black History Month: Giblem Lodge, Wilmington’s first African American Masonic Lodge
SC receiving $66M for electric school buses from federal government
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WCSC) - Not too long from now, South Carolina drivers will have some greener company on the roads.More than 160 new electric school buses will be in the state soon, coming from a … [Read more...] about SC receiving $66M for electric school buses from federal government
Governor Cooper signs Executive Order 305 to protect NC wetlands
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has signed Executive Order 305, an order that sets goals for the state to preserve one million acres of land, restore an additional million … [Read more...] about Governor Cooper signs Executive Order 305 to protect NC wetlands
‘Looks shady’: Wilmington city staff proposes 2.5-cent property tax increase
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - At a city council budget workshop on Monday, Jan. 29, members of city staff suggested a 2.5-cent property tax increase.Wilmington Budget Director Laura Mortell gave a … [Read more...] about ‘Looks shady’: Wilmington city staff proposes 2.5-cent property tax increase