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Free mulch program returns to Wilmington
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (68+ words) WECT WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) — Free Mulch Fridays are back for spring. The program takes place in the overflow lot at Legion Stadium in Wilmington. Residents from around the area are invited to come out each Friday between 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m....
City of Wilmington announces new Solid Waste Services Director
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (108+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The City of Wilmington announced its new Solid Waste Services Director on Wednesday. According to the city, Heather Cashwell has been appointed as Wilmington’s Solid Waste Services Director. Cashwell has over 15 years of experience in solid waste, recycling…...
Thalian Hall construction underway in downtown Wilmington
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (279+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Construction officially kicked off at Thalian Hall, one of the oldest active theaters in the country, in the heart of downtown Wilmington. Built in 1858, the landmark hosted more than 700 events last year, bringing in more than 104,000 people, according…...
One dead, one injured in Sunn Aire Court shooting in Wilmington
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (144+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - One person died and another was injured in a shooting Monday afternoon. Officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 200 block of Sunn Aire Court just before 3:30 p.m., according to the Wilmington Police Department (WPD). One person died…...
INTERVIEW: Access of Wilmington to host 13th annual Miracles in Motion 5K
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (200+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Access of Wilmington is scheduled to host its 13th annual Miracles in Motion 5K and Family Fun Run this April. Paula Crozier, executive director of Access of Wilmington, joined WECT in the studio on Monday, March 23, to discuss the race....