Wilmington NC

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A Wilmington-area country band is gaining wider attention after being featured on a prominent YouTube music channel known for spotlighting independent artists. Gage Saylor and the Creekside Boys, based in Brunswick County, were recently featured on Radiowv, a channel with approximately 600,000...

Inclement weather exposes our transportation options—and where we most need to go. In the case of Wilmington, NC, as winter storm Gianna hit, data showed residents used the Lyft ride-share app to meet some of their most critical emergency needs. In this episode, Shoresides talks with Sarah Conlisk of...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WWAY) — The mother of a middle school student in Brunswick County is speaking out after she says her son was assaulted by a high school student during a bus ride home. The woman, who asked to be identified only as Sarah, said the incident happened...

Leading Into New Communities Inc. (LINC) will recognize Second Chance Month in April with a series of free public events.

WINNABOW, NC (WWAY) — This week’s Pet Pal is Bridget, a 4-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier with a heart as big as her adorable smile. Paws Place Dog Rescue says this sweet girl absolutely loves affection and being close to her people. Bridget may be a tripod, but don’t...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A series of free events highlighting the Port City’s World War II legacy will take place during North Carolina Azalea Festival week as part of the national America 250 commemoration. The World War II Wilmington Home Front Heritage Coalition has announced a lineup of...

The agency ranks 49th nationally in starting pay as recruitment challenges mount.

Property owners in Pender County will receive updated property value notices in the mail this week as part of the county’s 2026 reappraisal. North Carolina law requires counties to reassess property values at least every eight years to reflect true market value.

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - Dosher Memorial Hospital will host its annual Operation Medicine Cabinet drug take-back event on Wednesday, April 1. During the drive-through event, participants can drop off unwanted and expired prescription medications without leaving their vehicles. The hospital cannot accept medications...

PENDER COUNTY (WWAY) — A lack of courtroom space in Pender County is forcing some residents to attend family court proceedings in neighboring New Hanover County. Several cases scheduled for next week will be moved out of the county due to limited space at the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw. The building, while...