Wilmington NC

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A series of Italian cooking classes is available in Wilmington this month, with sessions focused on homemade pasta and Tuscan cuisine running on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Lori Eaton and Roberta Campani, who are leading the classes, said participants can expect a hands-on experience from the...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Christian Recovery Centers Inc. held a ribbon cutting Saturday on a new 28-acre property at 433 Tarkln Ct NW in Shallotte, dedicated to the motivational track — the treatment phase of its program — as more than 500 people gathered to mark the expansion of the free drug and alcohol treatment...

The Brunswick County Tax Office will host six free taxpayer outreach events across the county this spring, with team members available to assist residents in person.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Harry Wayne Casey, better known to most people as KC, the founder of the music group KC and the Sunshine Band, is bringing the group’s 2026 World Tour to Wilmington on March 15, with a concert at the Wilson Center. “There’s 15 of us on...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Actress Elaine Hendrix says she was “honored” and surprised when she learned she would serve as the 2026 Queen Azalea for the North Carolina Azalea Festival. Hendrix, known for roles in films including The Parent Trap and Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion,...

There’s a conspiracy on the North Carolina coast. It involves seafood, unlimited portions, and locals who’ve been suspiciously quiet about where they actually eat. Tourist restaurants get all the attention and TikTok videos. But ask any coastal resident where they go for seafood and they’ll reluctantly point you...

BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — Recently, there’s been a buzz among some Burgaw residents about the need for more public parking in the downtown area. In response to social media comments on the Burgaw Community Facebook page, Mayor Olivia Dawson posted a response on Tuesday. In the post, Dawson...

Cape Fear River Watch’s seminar series on Saturday will feature the principal investigator of the GenX exposure study. Dr. Jane Hoppin, a professor at North Carolina State University, will provide a summary of the study’s findings to-date and discuss future plans for the project. Supporter Spotlight. An All...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A proposal has been filed with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to relocate dozens of beds from an existing memory care facility to a new adult care home planned for Wilmington. According to NCDHHS, New Hanover Opco II LLC and New...

A 14-year-old Wilmington girl is receiving treatment in Los Angeles for a neurological condition that can leave her unable to walk, talk or see — sometimes without warning.