Wilmington NC

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The daughter of a 60-year-old woman charged with robbing a credit union said her mother’s addiction issues and trouble overcoming her criminal record pushed her to commit the crime. Rhonda West was arrested last week after investigators said she stole $5,440 from the State Employees’...

PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Pender County is asking for donations for its November food drive. The county will be accepting non-perishable food items, including:. All donations will go to food banks and pantries in the county. The food drive will be held from Nov. 1 through Nov. 16. Donations...

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has announced that Food & Nutrition Services (FNS) benefits for November 2025 may be delayed or reduced if the federal government shutdown continues. This may impact residents in Brunswick County and throughout North Carolina.

A legendary country music band is set to perform in Wilmington in 2026 as part of a farewell tour. The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has entertained for nearly six decades and earned three Grammy awards. When is Nitty Gritty Dirt Band playing in Wilmington? The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band will be performing on May 10, 2026, at 7...

The NC Governor’s Highway Safety Program is launching its annual Halloween Booze It & Lose It ahead of the holiday.

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Halloween is a week away and Wilmington’s costume stores are taking different approaches to business. Ghouls, scarecrows, and clowns. Every day is Halloween for Cherlene Cilborne who doesn’t mind mixing up holidays when it comes to costumes. “I think it’s fun when people...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A crash has led to delays for drivers near downtown Wilmington. According to the Wilmington Police Department (WPD), a vehicle rolled over and hit a pole. The impact damaged the pole, causing utilities to hang low on the roadway. WPD says there are no serious injuries...

A fire that resulted in the complete loss of an Oak Island, N.C., home was caused by rags saturated in oil-based stain, according to the Oak Island Fire Department. The public safety departments were dispatched to the home early in the morning of Oct. 20 after the two occupants noticed the glow of fire from another...

Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the gas station, only to discover that gas prices have skyrocketed. Paying extra for gas means you have less to spend on other things, which, over time, can really put a crimp in your budget.

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) – Wilmington Police have identified the body found Wednesday in a retention pond near the Pine Valley Branch of the New Hanover County Public Library. Detectives confirmed the decedent as 51-year-old Devin Gwinn of Wilmington. Police say foul play is not suspected, though the investigation is...