Wilmington man one of 16 people arrested as part of Operation Winter Guardian
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A Wilmington man is one of 16 people arrested across the state as part of Operation Winter Guardian, "which included...
Know Them? Delco Duo Wanted For Murder, Troopers Say
Naere Shamir Alexander-Thorpe, 25, and Jamade Imira McMillian, 24, both have ties to Delco, Delaware state, and "surrounding states," troopers said. In addition to...
Recreation Complex being added to Surf City community
SURF CITY, NC (WWAY) - Surf City Parks, Recreation and Tourism has announced the upcoming addition of the Earl G. & Inez Batts Recreation...
Wilmington Fire Department adding two crisis response dogs
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Fire Department is adding fourth and fifth crisis response facility dogs to its program with paws4people, per a...
Covil Farm Road reopened after large law enforcement presence
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The New Hanover County Sheriff's Office has reopened Covil Farm Road from Military Cutoff Road to Snug Harbor Drive, according...
Wilmington tennis icon Lenny Simpson dead at age 75
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) - Tennis trailblazer and Wilmington native Lenny Simpson has died. The Southern Tennis Foundation posted the announcement on its...
Deputies respond to Riegelwood shooting call, discover dead 63-year-old woman
RIEGELWOOD, NC (WWAY) - N.C. Sheriff's Deputies responded to a call about a shooting Thursday evening. Bladen County 911 says they received the call...
Black History Month: Mary Washington Howe was the first female principal at Williston Grammar...
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Mary Washington Howe started teaching at Williston Grammar School in 1874. During her time, she became the first and only...
Lenoir County duo arrested for vehicle theft out of Wilmington
KINSTON, Lenoir County - A Lenoir County duo are now behind bars facing charges for vehicle theft. On Thursday, Feb. 8 Kinston officers located...
Jean Shorts Send Woman To Hospital With Life-Threatening Wedgie
Fashion is so important to some people that they will sacrifice comfort for style. That's what one woman did and because of it, her...
