Wilmington NC

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A movie filmed in Wilmington is now streaming. “Driver’s Ed,” starring Molly Shannon and Kumail Nanjiani, premiered May 15 on Amazon Prime Video. The film was shot in Wilmington last year. UNCW, Paul’s Place and Buen Dia appear in the trailer, along with WECT’s...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY)– Known around the world for its snapping jaws, the Venus Flytrap is one of North Carolina’s most fascinating plants, but like any other species, it has its predators. “It’s so unique. It’s not like the giant plants you see in the movies, but it...

The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a scam targeting families of people who are incarcerated.

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) has issued a boil water advisory in the area of Carolina Beach Road and South Carolina Avenue starting Monday. CFPUA said the advisory will start on May 18 at 9 p.m. 80 customers will be under a...

LELAND, N.C. (WWAY-TV) — Saturday marks one year since a powerful home explosion shook the Magnolia Greens community in Leland, damaging multiple homes and leaving lasting impacts for residents still trying to recover. Construction continues on Suncrest Way, where two homes remain under repair nearly a year after the..

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Nine speed humps are coming to Burnett Boulevard as part of the City of Wilmington’s Vision Zero traffic-safety effort. Beginning Monday, May 18, city crews will install the humps along Burnett Boulevard between Sunset Avenue and Virginia Avenue. The project is expected to take about two weeks

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A mother in New Hanover County celebrated Mother’s Day by winning a $100,000 lottery prize. According to North Carolina lottery officials, Jessica Sesera of Castle Hayne won the prize from a $30 scratch-off. “I don’t usually buy tickets but it was Mother’s Day...

WILMINGTON, N.C. — Instead of spending the entire school day in the classroom, many New Hanover County Schools second graders are learning life-saving swim skills through a partnership with the YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina. The “Schools in Pools” program provides free swimming lessons and transportation for stud

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A crash on U.S. 17 near Leland is causing delays in Brunswick County Friday morning. A WECT crew at the scene said the wreck happened on U.S. 17 before the Leland exit near the Alligator Creek Bridge. According to DriveNC, the two left lanes are...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Drivers could soon face major changes at one of Wilmington’s busiest intersections as debate continues over the proposed U-5710 Military Cutoff and Eastwood Road overpass project. The North Carolina Department of Transportation says the proposed project would help ease congestion by carrying Eas