LELAND — Town council members in a booming Brunswick town will move ahead with a 325-acre development with no protest from nearby neighbors.  A jagged parcel of land between Leland’s Brunswick Forest, Wedgewood, Magnolia Greens and Hearthstone neighborhoods gained annexation, zoning and development approval on Oct. 20. Consent of a site plan is needed to start construction on the project, named Savannah Branch.  The development is proposed by Renaissance LLC, overseen by Dewitt Carolinas, whic... read more

SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — Voting for the 2022 election is underway. Constituents will choose candidates this midterm season to fill one U.S. Senate seat, 14 House seats, several state offices, including the general assembly, supreme court and court of appeals, local judges and prosecutors, as well as county offices, including sheriff and commissioners, and local school boards. Before heading to the polls, sample ballots can be accessed here to help individuals research candidates ahead of cas... read more

Now in its 35th year, our annual Readers' Choice Awards continues to capture the travel experiences our readers love best, from hotels and airlines to cruises and islands. Plus: Odes to the properties that keep you coming back, meditations on beloved cities, and more.  The numbers prove what we already knew: Enthusiasm for travel has never been higher, as demonstrated by the nearly quarter of a million of you who filled out this year’s survey. The best... read more

CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - The Carolina Beach Mural Project just completed its 12th mural of the year. Originally, the goal was to create two murals a year, but they have exceeded that original plan. The 12th and latest mural was created by Maddie Deiters, a 15-year-old artist who wanted to show Carolina Beach what she believes the best day ever looks like. The mural consists of five Polaroids that showcase what the best day looks like based on community input. Deiters asked locals to submit photos of ... read more

NEW HANOVER COUNTY — Seasonal flu vaccines are available at no charge over the next two weeks in New Hanover County. The county’s Health and Human Services Public Health will offer drive-thru flu vaccines Oct. 4 to 7 and Oct. 10 to 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Anyone 6 months and older eligible for a flu shot can visit the Health and Human Services parking lot at 1650 Greenfield St. and receive service without having to get out of their cars. “We want this process to truly be as simple as possible ... read more