Wilmington NC

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will hold Souped Up Saturdays on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 2 to 5 p.m. The event will include classic cars and food. The event is organized with Hope For Hallies on Angels Wings, Scouts Troop 493 Brookhaven, and Elite Speed Tour. Attendees are encouraged to donate canned...

ASH, N.C. (WECT) - A semi-truck is reportedly causing traffic delays on Highway 130 on Friday. The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) stated the truck is disabled and blocking both lanes of the highway near Virginia Road. A towing service is expected to remove the truck at approximately 6:40...

SURF CITY, N.C. (WNCN) — A massive house fire at the North Carolina coast destroyed one island home, damaged four others, and sent thick black smoke into the sky Saturday afternoon, according to the town of Surf City. The blaze was reported around 5:30 p.m. in the north end of Surf City, which is located […]

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — John Banks, on the right, is the stepbrother of Randy Stewart Jr, pictured on the left. “You know, I’m very sad. I was shocked,” said Banks. Randy Jr., who owned Stewart Enterprises Locksmith Service, was attending a service call at the home...

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) Good news for your plans, as the weekend features more crisp days with high temperatures near or just short of the 70 degrees mark and clear, chilly nights with lows in the 40s. Be careful with open flame! Ongoing drought, along with low relative humidity and dry...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina triathlon took place Saturday with nearly 3,000 athletes and almost 1,400 volunteers. Competitors took on a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike ride and a 13.1 mile run ending on Water Street in Downtown Wilmington. Hundreds lined near the finish line to...

A Virginia company purchased a historical property on Fifth Avenue in Wilmington that was once slated for a food hall. The structure at 1315 S. Fifth Ave., also referred to as the National Linen Service Building, dates back to 1951. In April 2021, a company that had created a food hall in Raleigh announced it planned...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A Brunswick County organization is asking how well and comfortable did you sleep last night?. Brunswick Partnership for Housing puts a real-life twist on a fundraiser every year. This is the second time they’re hosting ‘Sleep Out Brunswick’. The organization advocates for those who need...

PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A major crash in Pender County is impacting traffic on Thursday afternoon. According to the Burgaw Fire Department (BFD), I-40 East near Wallace is now reopened to one lane. The road had been shut down at around 12:39 p.m. to allow responders to clean up the scene.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Two Wilmington men are facing narcotics-related charges following an investigation by the Wilmington Police Department (WPD). WPD states officers searched a property, which led to the arrest of the men. The charges are as follows:. 19-year-old Willie Corbett. Felony Possession of Marijuana....