Wilmington NC

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - Crews with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) are scheduled to begin utility relocation work this summer in New Hanover County. According to NCDOT, the work is part of the Wrightsville Beach bridge replacement project. NCDOT is replacing three bridges in Wrightsvil

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Brunswick County Schools (BCS) has announced that it will be launching its virtual academy for the 2026-2027 school year. According to BCS, Brunswick Virtual Academy (BVA) will be a specialized program for students in grades 1-12. It will provide instruction online, including live instru

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The NC Folk Festival, partnering with End of Days Distillery and the Arts Council of Wilmington & New Hanover County, is hosting a free community pop-up event, “NC Folk Festival Goes East.”. The NC Folk Festival is recognized as one of the largest free cultural...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A man in Wilmington is facing multiple drug charges following a traffic stop Monday night. According to the Wilmington Police Department (WPD), officers stopped a vehicle in the 4000 block of Market Street at around 7 p.m. on May 11 after smelling marijuana. During the stop,...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A portion of Old Wrightsboro Road will be closed for about two weeks as crews replace a Cape Fear Public Utility Authority manhole. Beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, May 18, crews will close Old Wrightsboro Road at 2732 Old Wrightsboro Road to traffic in both directions.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Road maintenance work will be impacting traffic in Wilmington over the next few weeks. According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), one lane of 16th Street from Church Street to Queens Street will be closed daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting on Wednesday, May 13.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A Wilmington woman got her moment in the spotlight — and she says she’d do it all over again. Tammy Krzyzewski appeared on 'Wheel of Fortune’ in the episode that aired on Monday, May 11. Krzyzewski says she’s been a fan of the...

Porch Concepts, a Wilmington outdoor furniture store, has been acquired by Casual Furniture World, another outdoor furniture retailer that's headquartered in Winston-Salem. According to a news release, the strategic acquisition expands Casual Furniture World’s footprint to include four showrooms across the Carolinas, i

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - City of Wilmington leaders are discussing a $350.3 million proposed budget for the 2027 fiscal year that includes a 5.75-cent property tax increase. City Manager Becky Hawke presented her recommended budget on Monday, May 4. The proposal totals $350,328,326 and would fund the fiscal year begin

RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — A Brunswick County woman claimed a $100,000 top prize after purchasing a scratch-off lottery ticket in Leland, according to the North Carolina Education Lottery. Lottery officials said You Zhu of Leland bought the winning $100,000 Cash Payday ticket at the Walmart on New Pointe Boulevard.