Wilmington NC

The transportation scene in New Hanover County is buzzing right now. Local companies are hiring drivers of all kinds — from CDL pros to movers and propane delivery specialists.

Healthcare hiring is strong across Brunswick County right now, with openings for both clinical and support roles. Here are a few solid options if you’re ready for a change or looking to grow your career locally.

Registration is now open for the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO) River to Sea Bike Ride and Expo event.

the 18-unit seafood restaurant franchise, has named America’s “Best Crab Leg Puller” following a nationwide search. This initiative was designed to celebrate a recognizable element of the seafood dining experience while reinforcing the brand’s commitment to quality and guest engagement. Technical Excellence at...

What’s a woman to do with an idyllic sunny day in Wilmington, no appointments, and perhaps most importantly, no budget?. That’s what we asked JILL McGLAUGHLIN, who is the co-founder and CEO of Magnolia Grove Design & Cabinetry. The design studio, at 2305 Market Street, is a 1920s bungalow that McGlaughlin renovated...

A diesel fuel spill was contained after a leak was found at the Southport Ferry Terminal fuel pumping station on Saturday, March 28.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) announced that a driver’s license office in Wilmington has temporarily suspended road skills testing. NCDOT said the office at South Square Plaza on Carolina Beach Road has temporarily suspended road skills testing. The suspension is...

A Wilmington man charged in connection with a fatal shooting in the Creekwood community in January has an additional charge. Don Nixon III, 24, is accused of a Jan. 26 shooting that resulted in the death of Dajour Ellison, 20, of Wilmington, according to New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office records. According to a...

HAMPSTEAD, N.C. (WECT) - Emergency crews responded to a fire on Estuary Drive in Hampstead on Wednesday, April 1, according to the Pender County Fire Marshal’s Office. A release from the Fire Marshal’s Office said fire personnel arrived on the scene at 1:15 p.m. to find a three-story home on fire.

If Wilmington has a “town square,” it very well could be Independence Mall. In days of yore, people met at the town square to do their marketing, talk business and socialize. The modern mall plays a similar role as a communal gathering place. And so it is for Independence Mall . The mall at 3500 Oleander Drive, one...