Wilmington NC

The Cape Fear Makers Guild is growing its local footprint with the purchase of a former dry-cleaning building on South 17th Street in Wilmington. The nonprofit community makerspace purchased the roughly 4,500-square-foot building at the end of April, according to deed records. The makerspace has operated out of an appr

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Nearly 20,000 rubber ducks will splash down the lazy river at Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park during the 11th annual Coastal Duck Derby, with a weeklong trip for two to Italy or Hawaii on the line for the winner. For $5, participants can adopt a duck...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) — A stretch of one of Wilmington’s main corridors leading into downtown could have a new look this summer as the city moves forward with plans to remove and replace several aging trees along South Third Street. City arborists say the removals are being driven...

The North Carolina Coastal Land Trust is hosting its 16th annual Flytrap Frolic on Saturday, June 6, in Wilmington. Participants of the free event will receive an education on the types of carnivorous plants that grow in southeastern North Carolina, why they grow there, and how they trap their prey.

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A new limited-edition building set inspired by the historic Battleship North Carolina is set to debut Memorial Day at Bricks & Minifigs Wilmington. The 314-piece custom model, made with authentic LEGO parts, recreates the iconic USS North Carolina battleship and will be sold exclusively at the W

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - New Hanover County commissioners approved the county’s fiscal year 2026-27 budget Monday in a 4-1 vote, keeping the property tax rate unchanged while funding schools, pre-K, public safety, transit and several nonprofit organizations. Commissioner Walker cast the lone “no” vote, saying she supp

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The “Tru Colors” double-murder case entered its second week Monday, with jury selection still underway as the court works to seat an impartial panel in a heavily publicized case. Omonte Bell and Dyrell Green are charged in the July 2021 deaths of Bri-Yanna Williams...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) — The City of Wilmington is continuing efforts to improve roadway safety this week with the installation of new speed bumps along Burnett Boulevard as part of its broader Vision Zero initiative. City crews began work Monday to install nine new speed bumps along Burnett Boulevard...

OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) - Crews from multiple agencies rescued four boaters and a dog after a boat capsized Monday afternoon near Lockwoods Folly Inlet in Oak Island, officials said. Oak Island officials said rescuers were called at 2:06 p.m. May 18 to The Point at the far west end...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Drivers in Wilmington should expect temporary traffic changes and detours as city crews begin a speed hump installation project on Burnett Boulevard. The City of Wilmington said crews will begin installing nine speed humps along Burnett Boulevard between Sunset Avenue and Virginia Avenue beginni