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Shallotte Middle School is closed on Tuesday due to a water main break.According to a Brunswick County Schools spokesman, at 7:25 a.m., Brunswick County Schools administrators were made aware of a main waterline break in the town of Shallotte.

There will also be harm reduction supplies, games, refreshments, live music and more.

In a story that sounds stranger than fiction but is indeed fact, Varnamtown in Brunswick County was once the second busiest port of illegal drugs on the eastern seaboard in the 80's.

According to the North Carolina Lottery Commissioner, between March 11th and March 31st, North Carolinians bet close to $660 million. From all those wagers, bettors won over $590 million, which generated more than $66 million in revenue for the operators and the state.

After the Wrightsville Beach Museum was evicted fromthe 100-year-old Ewing-Bordeaux Cottagelast month, it seemed the museum would be unable to return to the structure, but that may soon change.

The district is facing a $20 million budget shortfall with up to 110 positions that will need to be cut to balance the budget.

One loose wire damaged a parked police department vehicle, while two trees near Walnut Street were cut down on Wednesday due to the damage.

One Leland apartment complex is housing frustrated residents with fear for what their future housing situation may look like.

A vehicle fire temporarily closed lanes leading up to the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge.

A Columbus County man has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting his child.

It was a busy Tuesday at the Oak Island Sea Turtle Protection Program.

The Wilmington Riverwalk has fallen another spot on the USA Today's annual list of best riverwalks in the country.

The 77th North Carolina Azalea Festival wrapped up earlier this month and was a big success, organizers say.

Volunteers from all galaxies are invited for a special beach cleanup near the Aquarium at Fort Fisher.

RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) -- The N.C. Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of the North Carolina Bar and Tavern Association, agreeing that Gov. Roy Cooper violated the state constitution by forcing private bars to stay closed while permitting similar…

The Wilmington Fire Department is making sure your child's car seat is properly installed.

Hannah Fitta has only been a full time teacher since 2021, but she's already made her mark on New Hanover County Schools.

Four Pender County stores have been cited for selling alcohol to customers who were underage.

A man has been arrested for allegedly robbing two Wilmington businesses.

In a unanimous decision, the Wilmington City Council has given the green light for the redevelopment of a former fire station into the Hisan J. Polk Transformation Academy, a new boarding school aimed at providing education and life skills to young men aged 15 to 18.