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Voter’s Guide to Wilmington, NC Elections: Times, Locations, Candidates

Before voters go to the polls on November 5th, there are a few things they should know to ensure a smooth process. While many in the Wilmington area have already cast their votes through early voting, many are waiting until…

Motorists react after being stranded for hours on Highway 17 due to flooding

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Hundreds of people were unable to get home Monday night after a storm brought over 10 inches of rain to parts of Brunswick County. The Exxon gas station on Zion Church Road, off Highway 17…

Historic Rainfall from Unnamed Storm Swamp Wilmington, NC, Brunswick County

More than 18 inches of rain fell in parts of the Wilmington area on Monday, surprising both local authorities and residents. The storm that was looming off the coast wasn’t even expected to be that bad – it wasn’t even…

Due to the effects of the storm, the school schedule for Tuesday will change

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Several school systems have announced closures for Tuesday, September 17 due to storm damage from Monday’s storms: This includes: Brunswick County schools will be closed to students on Tuesday; it will be an optional work day…

Photos and videos of tropical weather in Wilmington, NC

Severe flooding on N. Lake Park Boulevard in Carolina Beach, NC Deane Pye, who has lived in Carolina Beach his entire life, talks about some of the worst flooding he has experienced in his life on this beach in a…

Tropical storm heads for the Carolinas. Heavy rain and gusty winds expected on Monday

The National Hurricane Center has issued tropical storm warnings for the Carolinas, from Edisto Beach, South Carolina, to Ocracoke Inlet. This includes Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Wilmington and Morehead City. Meteorologists expect the storm to come ashore on Monday, but warn…

Pilot program “Phone Pouch” starts in two middle schools

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) – Town Creek Middle School and Cedar Grove Middle School in Brunswick County are implementing the Yondr Phone Pouches pilot program. Rebecca Heitz, principal of Town Creek Middle School, explains that the program is designed to…

NCDOT builds new bridge in Brunswick County on NC 133

A flood-prone road in Brunswick County will soon be improved. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will begin work on a section of NC 133 near Funston Road this fall. Dan Cumbo, assistant civil engineer for NCDOT’s Third Division,…