Wilmington NC

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A Wilmington woman is preparing to run one of the world’s toughest endurance races for the third time. Emily Lyons will compete in the Badwater 135 Ultra Marathon. The race begins July 7 in Death Valley, California. Temperatures in the area often exceed 120 degrees. The course spans 135 miles.

“I think it takes all of us to do our part to make sure that we can keep these species alive,” said Oak Island Sea Turtle Protection Program volunteer Suzan Bell. Lawmakers advance bill to eliminate DEI from state and local government. Updated: 46 minutes ago. The bill is...

A commercial development company in Wilmington plans to build warehouse space in an industrial area. Landmark Commercial Inc. has submitted site plans for a 35,000-square-foot warehouse to be built next to an existing 180,000-square-foot facility, Portside Warehouse, at 312 Raleigh St. The new structure is...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A community meeting was hosted by the healthcare company Trillium Thursday, focusing on the topic of mental health. The Suicide Prevention and PTSD Symposium was held at the New Hanover county Government Center. The event brought together Trillium staff, local nonprofits, and community members...

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A gas leak at the Wilmington International Airport (ILM) is impacting traffic on Thursday morning. A spokesperson for ILM says the gas leak has been capped off, and the gas company is working to repair it. Traffic is currently being rerouted along Airport Boulevard...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Leland Police Department (LPD) is searching for a suspect in a theft case. According to LPD, the theft happened at the Walmart in Leland on June 20 at around 1 p.m. If you have any information, contact Detective Majors at 910-338-9373 or by email...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is at the scene of a crash in Shallotte. According to BCSO, the crash is located at Highway 17 Northbound and Smith Avenue. BCSO is asking drivers to use caution when in the area and expect delays. WECT...

LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Leland Police arrested a man Wednesday night after responding to a report of gunfire off Southern Magnolia Drive in the Mallory Creek neighborhood. According to the Town of Leland, officers were dispatched just after 10 p.m. on June 25 following reports of gunshots in the area.

When it comes to getting iconic views in the Wilmington area, you won't find any quite like the ones at Airlie Gardens . The historic gardens, which a century ago helped form the sprawling Pembroke Jones estate but have been run and maintained by New Hanover County since 1999, are nestled between Wilmington and...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Brunswick County is asking residents to conserve water effective immediately. According to the county, the alert is to ensure water is available for essential needs. Right now, the county states demand for water has exceeded the 80% available capacity threshold. “Water system customers...