Wilmington NC

The Town of Burgaw Board of Commissioners has completed the North Carolina League of Municipalities’ Commit to Civility Program. The program aims to help municipal leaders communicate respectfully and address local governance challenges.

In late September 2025, the Burgaw Fire Department in North Carolina received nearly $1 million through two federal grants from FEMA: the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant. The AFG will be used to install a new exhaust capture system in the...

An old brick building that tells a story about Wilmington’s economic development over the course of three centuries could become a local historic landmark. The Wilmington Historic Preservation Commission gave its approval to designate the former Wilmington Iron Works machine shop building a local landmark by a 7-0...

Jason Aycock is an entertainer based out of Wilmington who has been performing in various media for over 20 years. He grew up in his mother’s dance studio and has trained in tap, clogging, jazz, hip-hop, and theatre dance. He began doing theatre in school and through church and went on to receive a BFA in musical...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Kids of all different abilities came together at Wilmington’s Legion Stadium to celebrate inclusivity at the New Hanover County Special Olympics. Athletes participated in activities like dancing and soccer across six different stations during the fall games. Over the past two weeks, more...

WILMINGTON, N.C. – A pair of sophomore golfers are tied for fifth place at The Landfall Tradition, while the University of Kentucky women’s golf team is in a share of second place out of 18 teams after the first round Friday. Playing at the Landfall Country Club in...

No. 5 Wake Forest is currently tied for seventh place, three strokes off the lead after one round at the Landfall Tradition in Wilmington, N.C. Graduate student Morgan Ketchum leads the team with a T5 finish at two under par, recording five birdies and a clean front nine. Sophomore Chloe Kovelesky sits at T22 after...

Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near wilmington.

Novant Health (Winston-Salem, N.C.) is planning to expand with a new hospital in Leland, N.C., according to wect.com. Certificate of Need (CON) applications have been submitted for Novant Health Leland Medical Center, which will house 20 beds, a 24/7 emergency department (ED) with 10 observation beds, five procedure...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Carolina Beach Fire Department (CBFD) is hosting its annual barbecue fundraiser. Funds will support the Carolina Beach Firefighters Association. Plates are $12 and will include barbecue, beans, slaw, hush puppies, and a drink, according to the Town of Carolina Beach. The fundraiser is...