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Pender County man accused of killing sister could face death penalty

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Pender County man accused of killing sister could face death penalty

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HAMPSTEAD, NC (WWAY) — A Pender County man accused of killing his sister could be eligible for capital punishment. Matthew Dolan, 23, appeared in court on Friday, June 13, for a bond hearing. Dolan is charged with first degree murder, first degree arson, and cruelty to animals. Megan Dolan, 21, was found dead by firefighters at the family’s Hampstead home in August of 2024. Matthew Dolan then took off to Ohio, where he was arrested and later ext…Read Article

TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash impacting traffic on U.S. 17 in Hampstead

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash impacting traffic on U.S. 17 in Hampstead

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The accident happened on U.S. 17 near Grandview Drive in Hampstead heading south.Read Article

Topsail beats Hoggard 13-11 to take 1st in the MEC

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HAMPSTEAD, N.C. (WWAY) – The Topsail girls lacrosse team now control their own destiny with one game to go after a 13-11 home win over Hoggard on Monday. The two teams were tied at the top of the Mideastern Conference heading into the penultimate game of the regular season. The Pirates now sit alone atop the standings and will clinch the title with a win Wednesday at Laney. Hoggard will host New Hanover on Wednesday, needing a win and Topsail lo…Hampstead, North Carolina · Hampstead Read Article

Laney downs Topsail 2-0, secures share of MEC title for 3rd straight year

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HAMPSTEAD, N.C. (WWAY) – A big night for Laney softball as their 2-0 win at Topsail Thursday gave them a share of the Mideastern Conference title for a third straight year. After taking a 1-0 lead, the Bucs got solid defensive plays at home from Kalli Short to keep them in front. Ally Brehmer then sent Short home for an insurance run in the 7th. Elsewhere, South Brunswick defeated West Brunswick 12-0 to give the Cougars a share of the MEC title …Hampstead, North Carolina · Hampstead Read Article

Joyce Stokes Spencer, 85

HAMPSTEAD — Joyce Stokes Spencer, age 85 last of Hampstead, NC, passed away at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare on the 17th of April 2025. Born on December 27, 1939, in Bishopville, SC to the late Clifton and Rozene Stokes, Joyce lived a life marked by warmth, dedication, and an unwavering faith that inspired all who knew her. Throughout her professional journey, Joyce found her calling in the… SourceHampstead, North Carolina · Hampstead Read Article

WesBanco Student of the Week: Frankfort's Proffitt is a GEAR UP Kentucky Student of the Year

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Frankfort High junior Gavin Proffitt has been selected as one of 12 GEAR UP Kentucky Students of the Year, and for that accomplishment he has been named the WesBanco Student of the Week.Hampstead, North Carolina · Hampstead See the Story

Topsail girls lacrosse off to another impressive start

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HAMPSTEAD, N.C. (WWAY) – With half the teams in the Mideastern Conference on spring break, Topsail girls lacrosse has an opportunity to increase their lead at the top of the standings. Currently at 11-0, that’s just over halfway to the 20-0 start they had last season. The Pirates have not lost a conference game in two years, but can’t slow down as Hoggard is just a game behind. Topsail is looking for their second straight conference title, and H…Hampstead, North Carolina · Hampstead Read Article

New sanctuary for All Saints Catholic Church dedicated in Hampstead

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HAMPSTEAD, NC (WWAY) — Some members of a Hampstead faith community gathered for a dedication mass for their new church building on Wednesday. A new building for All Saints Catholic Church was completed last month, and Wednesday’s mass was the first one held in the new sanctuary. The members kicked off a $3.5 million capital campaign in 2021. They met that goal in June 2023, and construction started shortly thereafter. They needed the new buildin…Hampstead, North Carolina · Hampstead Read Article

James Isaac “Jim” Metts, Jr., 75, of Hampstead

WILMINGTON — We are saddened to announce the death of James Isaac “Jim” Metts, Jr., 75, of Hampstead, NC, who peacefully passed away on March 19, 2025. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, James Isaac Metts, Sr., and Joy Abernethy Metts of Wilmington, NC and his aunt, Jane Abernethy of Hickory, NC. Jim completed his undergraduate degree at the University of North Carolina… SourceHampstead, North Carolina · Hampstead Read Article

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