New push to raise maximum speed limit on NC highways
There’s a new push to raise the maximum speed limit on North Carolina highways. A bipartisan bill filed this week would ...
Wilmington Councilmember joins NLC’s EENR Committee
Councilmember Salette Andrews has been appointed to a one-year term on the EENR Committee for the second time.
Western NC's chief federal prosecutor becomes last in state to resign under Trump admin
Dena King, the first person of color to serve as the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of NC, announced Feb. 12 was her last day in office.
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New Hanover park expansion to begin despite concerns from residents
New Hanover’s 85-acre expansion of Smith Creek Park in Murrayville is the latest venue for the development debate. At the ...
Wilmington man hopes to designate high school as a local landmark over fears that it could be demolished
Gene Merritt looks back on his days at New Hanover High School from 1958 to 1962 fondly. “All my friends, my great teachers, and what a great school it was,” Merritt said. “We had great athletic ...
Novant Health opens second Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinic in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Novant Health has opened the second Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinic in Wilmington. Shelby ...