15-year-old skateboarder killed in hit and run on South College Road
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating after a 15-year-old was killed in a hit and run. Officials said it happened around 10:30 p.m. on Sunday night. Highway Patrol said a 15-year-old boy was skateboarding south along South College Road near Hidden...
A Wilmington ‘chapel’ named among the country’s hidden art gems
Sitting within Wilmington's Airlie Gardens is a vibrant, gleaming, and mystifying art installation that could captivate any visitor, even if they didn't know its story. They wouldn't be alone. A survey courtesy of Rivers Art, a company providing fine-art prints, listed the Minnie Evans Bottle Chapel as one of the...
Honoring Sgt. First Class Edward C. Kramer: A Tribute to a Fallen Hero
Sgt. First Class Edward C. Kramer of Wilmington, North Carolina, born on March 1, 1970, in Southington, Connecticut, tragically lost his life on June 29, 2009, in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. A dedicated serviceman and a Marine veteran of Operations Desert Shield and...
Teo Banks’ first professional home run
Nationals prospect Teo Banks belts a three-run home run to left field, recording the first of his pro career during the 3rd inning for High-A Wilmington.
From the editor: 35 years later, I-40 plays a critical role in Wilmington’s economy
The first time I came to Wilmington, I didn’t take Interstate 40 because I was coming from South Carolina for a job interview. After I moved here, though, it didn’t take long for me to discover this critical highway. Because I’m from Virginia, I’ve been taking it back and forth to visit my family for more than 26...
Southport kicks off 40th Annual Fourth of July Festivities
SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — The City of Southport kicked off its 40th annual Fourth of July celebration this weekend, beginning with the longtime favorite Firefighter Freedom Competition and a traveling 9/11 exhibit. Fire departments from across Brunswick County — including Southport, Bolivia, and St. James — competed in...
People Drive From All Over North Carolina To Eat At This No-Frills Steakhouse
Tucked away in the coastal charm of Carolina Beach sits Lake Park Steakhouse, a culinary treasure that has North Carolinians putting miles on their odometers just for a taste of what might be the best prime rib in the state. The modest red building with yellow trim stands like a...
“Leave It to the Pros”: NC Fire Officials stress firework safety
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — With Independence Day approaching, local fireworks vendors are reminding residents of what’s legal — and what’s not — when it comes to at-home celebrations. Sabrina Jarman, a tent operator for TNT Fireworks, is set up in the Ocean Gate Plaza...
Wilmington native wins 80-mile paddle boarding competition for cystic fibrosis
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - ‘The Crossing’ is an international paddling challenge from Bimini, Bahamas to Lake Worth Beach, Florida. Organized by Piper’s Angel’s Foundation, ‘The Crossing’ helps those with cystic fibrosis. The winning team this year had three Wilmington natives, including the founder of...
Backyard BBQ: Cauliflower Steak with Vegetables
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - This edition of Backyard BBQ features WECT’s Bill Murray and Jon Barber from Wilmington Grill, as they prepare cauliflower steak with vegetables. Remove the leaves from the cauliflower, but keep the stem. Slice the cauliflower into steaks. Drizzle the avocado oil over the cauliflower on...
