Wilmington NC

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) –This week’s Pet Pal is Freddie, an 8-year-old Maine Coon Russian Blue mix. Feline Matchmakers says this sweet boy was in a home with other cats and he simply wasn’t happy. He was so unhappy, that it gave him health issues, most of which have been resolved, but he stayed quarantined to help him...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) — Cheerwine has announced the 10 student finalists, including one from Pender County, in the 2026 Cheerwine Festival T-Shirt Contest, spotlighting young creatives from across the Carolinas. Now a signature part of the Festival, the annual competition invites high school students to design...

People will soon have their chance to weigh in on new proposed rules targeting "forever chemicals" in North Carolina’s water. The Environmental Management Commission is launching a public comment period starting March sixteenth focused on monitoring three types of PFAS in wastewater. Three public hearings are...

KK: Ok, Ben, we’ve been hearing about several shootings that took place in downtown Wilmington early Sunday morning. What do we know?. BNS: The first incident we heard about took place at the downtown Wilmington parking deck — that’s right on Market between North Front and 2nd Street. Not long after last call,...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Brunswick County Planning Board approved three new residential developments Monday that will bring more than 5,000 homes to the county, despite opposition from residents who raised concerns about infrastructure, schools, and quality of life. The three approved projects are Cherry...

The family behind a handful of restaurants in Wilmington is opening a new Asian eatery in Hampstead. “It’s going to be Thai Zen,” said Mone Somsnith, who owns and operates Tokyo 101, Umaii Thai and Pho Vanhly Noodle House in Wilmington with her family and partners. She said the restaurants have many regular customers...

As plans for another hotel in Leland face rejection, more commercial growth in one of Leland's busiest shopping centers is anticipated to appear this year. It's no secret businesses are flocking to Leland, some experiencing more challenges in earning approvals than others. Recently, several plans have been submitted,...

(The Center Square) – Four sites in North Carolina from the coast to the mountains are part of a $1 billion investment by GE Aerospace in American manufacturing. Wilmington, Asheville, West Jefferson and Durham are targeted for a combined $163 million portion of the package. Overall, GE Aerospace says more than $275...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Cape Fear River Watch will host its second annual oyster roast fundraiser, Sip and Shuck, on Sunday, March 15, from 4 to 7 p.m. at The Alley in The Cargo District. The event will feature oysters cultivated by the University of North Carolina Wilmington Shellfish...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Mt. Calvary Center will hold a free food distribution event Wednesday, March 11. The nonprofit said the event promotes awareness and provides resources to improve lives in communities throughout the region. The event will be held at 2709 Market Street and run from 10 a.m. to...