Wilmington NC

According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, a single-vehicle crash happened on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge on Sunday.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Jewish Film Festival will screen seven films at Thalian Hall Main Stage starting this April. The festival opens April 12 at 7 p.m. with “Against the Wind,” a documentary about antisemitism featuring former neo-Nazi leaders. A Q&A with director Doug Adams, former neo-Nazi Jeff Schoep and executive producer Howard Stein will follow the screening.

If you are looking to expand the boundaries of your physical health, Stretch Zone, a practitioner-assisted stretching studio, offers a life-changing experience to help you move efficiently and effortlessly. “This is different from doing your stretching at home,” says Doctor Brian Heer, owner of Stretch Zone’s locations in Landfall and...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Businesses from across the Cape Fear region will take part in a unique fundraiser later this month, combining friendly competition with support for local nonprofits. The United Way of the Cape Fear Area is hosting its Spring Tricycle Race on April 28 at The Eagle’s...

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A new candidate has been named in the race for the New Hanover County Board of Education. Margie Gewirtzman will take the place of former candidate Rick Southerland on the ballot after Democratic leaders voted to fill the vacancy during a committee meeting Monday night.

A woman has been arrested on outstanding warrants following a traffic stop in Delco last month.

For business owners who rely on fuel to work and make money, the spike in gas prices is a challenge to navigate.

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Downtown Wilmington is known for its waterfront views, but some residents are taking that a step further by living directly on the water. Docked in a local marina along the Cape Fear River, a series of newly finished houseboats are offering a different take on waterfront living. From the outside, the floating homes stand out along the river. Inside, they are...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A Wilmington man said he called police and started a fundraiser after his elderly neighbor was found wandering alone multiple times, showing what he described as signs of neglect. Jonathan Pigford said he was sitting on his porch when he heard the man walking down the...

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WWAY) — The suspect in the Southport mass shooting appeared in court Monday for a Rule 24 hearing, but the case has been continued after a judge determined he is not competent to proceed. The hearing, originally scheduled for February, had already been postponed to allow for...