Wilmington NC

A Wilmington man charged in connection with a fatal shooting in the Creekwood community in January has an additional charge. Don Nixon III, 24, is accused of a Jan. 26 shooting that resulted in the death of Dajour Ellison, 20, of Wilmington, according to New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office records. According to a...

HAMPSTEAD, N.C. (WECT) - Emergency crews responded to a fire on Estuary Drive in Hampstead on Wednesday, April 1, according to the Pender County Fire Marshal’s Office. A release from the Fire Marshal’s Office said fire personnel arrived on the scene at 1:15 p.m. to find a three-story home on fire.

If Wilmington has a “town square,” it very well could be Independence Mall. In days of yore, people met at the town square to do their marketing, talk business and socialize. The modern mall plays a similar role as a communal gathering place. And so it is for Independence Mall . The mall at 3500 Oleander Drive, one...

The YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina recognized community leaders on March 26 at its annual chairman’s social, according to a news release. "Sally Meserole was recognized for more than 30 years of dedicated service to the YMCA. Her impact spans board leadership, program involvement, and volunteer efforts with...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Wilmington’s official high temps of 59 Saturday, 64 Sunday, and 75 Monday showcase a warming trend that’s poised to continue, with toasty upper 70s to lower 80s days and balmy 60s nights likely through Easter. In this time, high pressure will limit odds for needed rain; a cold front will...

Brunswick County officials recently approved a $20 million contract for a critical infrastructure project that was marked as a need in 2006. With a large chunk funding being federal grant funding from the U.S. Army , the N.C. 87 Water Main Transmission Project is coming to life after two decades of waiting. "The...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A new regional coalition focused on sports and community development is set to launch next month during an event tied to the proposed Wilmington arena project. Organizers say the Cape Fear Sports & Community Coalition will debut during the “Arena Rising” event on April 25...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Cucalorus Film Foundation, Working Films and the Documentary Accountability Working Group are inviting the public to a Works-in-Progress Showcase this week at Jengo’s Playhouse in Wilmington. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 1, at 7 p.m. and will feature a screening of Byron...

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - New Hanover County and the City of Wilmington are working to restore their reputation as a “city of a million azaleas” with Plant an Azalea Week. This year’s event is being held at Long Leaf Park to enhance the park’s azalea collection....

New Hanover County is growing fast, and so is the need for caring professionals who want to make a difference. If you’re passionate about helping others, there are several full-time roles open right now across the county.