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Authorities searching for missing man last seen on Figure Eight Island
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (127+ words) NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) " The New Hanover County Sheriff's Office is searching for a missing man last seen at a beach access on Figure Eight Island in New Hanover County. According to officials, Jared Ulson Wheeler, 39, was last seen…...
Life is a cabaret! Winners announced for 2026 Wilmington Theater Awards
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (262+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) " The Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County honored the region's top stage talent during the 2026 Wilmington Theater Awards on March 25, celebrating a year of standout performances and productions across the local theater community. Hosted by…...
Wilmington Theater Awards set for Wednesday night at Thalian Hall
2+ mon, 4+ hour ago (212+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) " Winners of the 2026 Wilmington Theater Awards will be announced Wednesday evening, recognizing achievements across the region's stage community. The annual awards, organized by the Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County, highlight performances and productions from…...
Florence to begin interviewing police chief finalists in January
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (152+ words) Officials last week posted details about the position, which came open after longtime chief Allen Heidler'retired Oct. 17. FLORENCE, S. C. (WBTW) " Florence city leaders are hoping to interview finalists for their open police chief job in mid-January, with a salary of up…...
Skywatch Bird Rescue frees Plover chick from clam shell
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (114+ words) NORTH CAROLINA (WWAY) " A Plover chick was recently freed from a clam shell by Skywatch Bird Rescue. The chick was brought in to Skywatch Bird Rescue Clinic by beachgoers who found him struggling in the dunes with his foot slammed…...
NC SBI sends K-9 teams to Texas to aid in flood recovery efforts
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (215+ words) RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) " The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation has sent four of its K-9 search teams to Texas to assist with ongoing flood recovery efforts in the Hill Country region. According to a release from the SBI, two of…...
Girls camp grieves loss of 27 campers and counselors in Texas floods that killed nearly 90 people
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (808+ words) With additional rain on the way, more floodingstill threatened in saturated parts of central Texas. Authorities said the death toll was sure to rise as crews looked for many people who were missing. Operators of Camp Mystic, acentury-old summer campin…...