Wilmington NC

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — On Thursday, a Wilmington man pled guilty to first degree burglary, breaking and entering, and felony larceny. According to the DA’s office, the events occurred on May 26th at a residence on Playa Way. A Robeson County Superior Court Judge sentenced 37-year-old John Mann to at least 8 years in...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY (WWAY) — We shared the story of Tom Meyer in early November. Meyer’s Stoney Creek Plantation home was deemed inhabitable after being drenched in 7 feet of water during Hurricane Florence in 2018. He fixed it up, just for it to flood again last year after...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– It may look like demanding work for Kevin McDonald but working a tree lot is a labor of love for him. “We are trying to create memories. Our goal is to create an environment where people can come and remember that year when they have trees. Hopefully, the fun pieces we have here create...

BOLIVIA, NC (WWAY) — After a four-day trial, a Brunswick County jury found a man guilty of felony assault by strangulation, felony assault, and false imprisonment. 39-year-old Louis Blackburn, IV was sentenced to at least two years in prison. The State asked for the maximum sentence and the Judge sentenced him to the...

Just a few weeks ago, Jason Nunes and Domino Nazarian were longtime restaurant professionals. But they recently made the leap to become restaurant owners. For years, Nunes was the general manager for popular Wilmington restaurants like Savor Southern Kitchen and Roko Italian Cuisine. In November, the couple became...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – In the giving spirit, the Wilmington Fire Department delivered thousands of pounds of donated food to Nourish NC today. The non-profit provides healthy food to children in need across New Hanover County. WFD has been collecting donations from the community since the beginning of November.

WILMINGTON (WWAY) — The UNCW Board of Trustees met Friday to discuss changing tuition and fees for the 2026-2027 academic year. Some changes were made during the Board of Trustees meeting involving the endowment board, tuition prices, and facility updates. During the meeting, UNCW’s tuition prices were compared to...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – On Sunday, thermostats will be turned up in the Cape Fear region as cold temperatures sweep the area. The Wilmington Fire Chief, Steve Mason said there a list of items residents should keep in mind to stay safe. The first thing concerns pipes outside your...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Meteorologists say the southeastern region can expect well below freezing overnight on Sunday into Monday morning. Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) says homeowners can take steps to protect their pipes in their houses. They recommend dripping water from your faucets. Another tip:...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Healing Place of New Hanover County has announced it will be expanding its shelter services ahead of the incoming colder weather. The shelter said it will open its emergency housing and expand its offerings of available beds to allow for more members of the community to have a safe place...