Rev. Jesse Jackson remembered for inspiring Wilmington voters during 1980s visits
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Rev. Jesse Jackson visited Wilmington several times throughout his life, especially in the 1980s. Jackson spoke with WWAY on a number of occasions. During a visit in 1983, Jackson attended a prayer breakfast and spoke with seniors at a local high school about the importance of voting.
Novant Health approves $1B expansion at Wilmington Medical Campus
Novant Health has greenlit a construction plan to expand and modernize its New Hanover Regional Medical Center, a move expected to shape healthcare delivery in the Wilmington region for decades. The project, part of the health system’s Vision 2030 master facility plan, includes a new heart and vascular patient...
Wilmington man sentenced to over 11 years in prison for habitual larceny
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A 60-year-old Wilmington man was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison after pleading guilty to 16 counts of habitual larceny from retail stores across the city. Leon Ross Jr. pleaded guilty last week to charges stemming from thefts that began in November 2024. Under...
Rezoning to pave way for central Brunswick’s first grocery store
A small Brunswick County town could be seeing its first grocery store and modern retail center. Besides a gas station, some offices and classrooms , few businesses reside in Bolivia. With a large increase in residential growth being seen in and around the town, a proposed rezoning could also bring more commercial...
Motorcyclist killed in crash on Oleander Drive, Wilmington police say
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A motorcyclist was killed and a passenger in a vehicle was injured in a crash on Oleander Drive, according to the Wilmington Police Department. Police said it happened around 1:45 pm in the 5900 block of Oleander Drive. When police responded, they found that a motorcycle and a small SUV had...
Television show filming at Wilmington hotel next week
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Over 130 cast and crew members will be at a Market Street hotel next week to film for the new TV series “RJ Decker.”. The RJ Decker production team received a city filming permit to shoot at The Suites on Market on Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
A dilapidated red tin building once captured Wilmington’s imagination
These days, the foot of Market Street — as the intersection of Water and Market streets next to the Cape Fear River in downtown Wilmington has long been known — is ground zero for tourist activity. During nice weather visitors mill around holding ice cream cones from Kilwins or take selfies in front of " Southern...
Cell service could increase in Brunswick County. Here’s what to know.
Upgrades to critical infrastructure needed for emergency response and communication could be on the way for some Brunswick County residents. Brunswick County has received plans to build new telecommunication towers in the county, potentially boosting cellular service for thousands of residents. Some Brunswick...
This North Carolina Restaurant Is Quietly Celebrated For Its Onion Rings
Walking into The Copper Penny feels like discovering a secret treasure hiding in plain sight. Everyone talks about their onion rings, but nobody quite captures what makes them legendary until you taste one yourself. Located at 109 Chestnut St, Wilmington, this energetic saloon has built a cult following that extends...
Bruns. Co. Schools expands virtual academy to homeschoolers, private school students
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY-TV) – The Brunswick County Schools Board green lit a request on Tuesday to expand its virtual academy opening it up to homeschool and private school students in the district. The board voted unanimously to expand the “Brunswick Virtual Academy.” The academy previously only served students...
