Wilmington NC

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Wilmington Fire Department is expanding its mental health and wellness efforts with the addition of a new Crisis Response Facility Dog through the paws4people foundation. The department already deploys four facility dogs across its shifts: Milo at Headquarters on A Shift, Axel at Station...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Multiple bars across North Carolina have dropped Sycamore Brewing products after the brewery’s co-owner was accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in Stanly County this week. The co-owner -- 44-year-old Justin Tawse Brigham -- was allegedly caught by the girl’s parents in her bedroom in...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A woman was found inside a home with a gunshot wound on Friday, Dec. 12, according to the Wilmington Police Department (WPD). Officers responded to a 911 call at around 3:30 p.m. in the 600 block of Bladen Street. EMS personnel took the woman to hospital....

PENDER COUNTY (WWAY) — “Your 2025 USA Ambassador Preteen is McKenzie Robinson!”. From Wallace North Carolina to center stage in Florida, 12-year-old Pender County local, Mckenzie Robinson, recently won the national title of 2025 USA Ambassador Preteen. “I’m so proud of you! Thank you!”. She participates in...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– In the holiday spirit of giving WHQR partnered with Good Shepherd Center for its year end-pledge. In this one-day pledge drive, listeners who donated to the station also got to help support the community. For every pledge made, investment advisor Bob Loweth, will make donations to...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Chocolate, a 5-year-old dog from Freedom Bridge Animal Rescue, is looking for his forever home. He is described as a loving, vocal, and resilient boy who loves people and is very food-motivated. He does well with other dogs but would do best in a home where he is the only pet.

The class is designed for self-advocates and caregivers of people with autism and developmental disabilities.

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Two men have been arrested and charged with allegedly trafficking methamphetamine in New Hanover County. According to the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office (NHCSO), its vice and narcotics unit arrested Christopher Dew, 29, and Michael Bonner, 49, on multiple charges that include...

CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will perform their exciting demonstration show in front of crowds along Carolina Beach on September 11-12, 2027. The recently rescheduled Wings Over Carolina Beach Air Show will be a precursor to the arrival of the Thunderbirds squadron the following year....

Residents can also drop by any WFD station at any time for a free car seat check as long as crews are not responding to active calls.