WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – In his first year as superintendent, Eddie Beck wants to make long-term changes that he hopes will benefit students and staff. According to Beck, they have developed a six-year learning framework plan for the new school year. The plan serves as a blueprint for school leadership. The end goal is to […]
Wilmington, Aug. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wilmington, North Carolina – Willis Coaching has announced its new services offering specialized life coaching for teens. The new platform was created to address the unique issues facing teens today and is designed to help with direction, motivation and goal setting. The company has recognized the growing need […]
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Town Creek Middle School and Cedar Grove Middle School will use magnetic cell phone pockets in the 2024-2025 school year to keep students’ attention in class. The Brunswick County Board of Education will test the YONDR bag at two middle schools this year. At the beginning of the school day, students […]
Rotary Club of Wilmington hosts mayoral candidate meeting Former City Treasurer Velda Jones-Potter and Governor John Carney deliver closing arguments at the Rotary Club of Wilmington’s “Meet the Mayor” candidate forum. The battle for Wilmington’s mayoralty has intensified after Mayor Mike Purzycki announced he will not run for a third term. The upcoming Wilmington primary […]
A former Pender County bus driver was convicted in the sexual assault of a student. Austin Kelly, 32, of Burgaw, was arrested on May 15, 2024, and charged with two counts of sexual abuse, StarNews previously reported. Two Pender County students were identified as victims of the sexual assaults. According to a previous press release […]
WINNABOW, NC (WECT) – On Friday, August 23, Brunswick County school officials celebrated a new addition to Town Creek Elementary School. With a ceremonial ribbon cutting, eight new classrooms at the elementary school were inaugurated. The new wing connects Town Creek Elementary with Town Creek Middle School. Dale Cole, superintendent of schools in Brunswick County, […]
Cape Fear Community College hosts information session on Simulation and Game Development Program (WWAY:Tanner Blue)Cape Fear Community College hosts information session on Simulation and Game Development Program (WWAY:Tanner Blue) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Classes have started again at Cape Fear Community College and a new course can help students interested in gaming. The Simulation and […]
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Visitors spent over $1.1 billion on their visit to New Hanover County in 2023, an increase of 5.9 percent over the previous year, according to the Wilmington and Beaches CVB. The county ranks 8th among all counties in the state in visitor spending, and tourism employment increased from 6,676 to 6,790 […]
Delaware Post One wins the American Legion World Series Delaware Post One won the 2018 American Legion World Series with a walk-off single in the eighth inning. 08/22/18 Courtesy of Chet Strange/Special to The News Journal Six years after Delaware produced its first American Legion World Series baseball champion, another First State team is aiming […]
Crime and quality of life The two candidates also addressed issues related to crime and quality of life. They also discussed reviewing the city’s current fines and fees plan and making the mayor’s office more accountable. Carney spoke of the joint efforts of the Wilmington Police Department, the state Violence Intervention Program and the Delaware […]
