Wilmington NC

LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Two area hospitals have been ranked among the best for maternity care in the country, according to US News and World Report. New ratings for the best regional hospitals for maternity care and maternity care access throughout the US were revealed on Tuesday. The ratings...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Battleship North Carolina will be lit up for various celebrations throughout December. The Battleship will light up in recognition of the following holidays:. Dec. 20: Blue and white for the sixth anniversary of the U.S. Space Force. Dec. 24 & Dec. 25: Red and green for...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Joyce Boykins of La Grange won a brand new Mitsubishi Mirage at the 7th Annual “Cruisin For Kids” Charity Car Raffle presented by Wilmington’s Residential Adolescent Achievement Place (WRAAP). With a purchase of a $10 car raffle ticket, Ms. Joyce Boykins, 1st Place Grand Prize Winner, wins a...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Carolina Beach has begun construction of a one-way traffic pattern on a busy stretch of Canal Drive. The change affects Canal Drive between Harper Avenue and Cape Fear Boulevard, adjacent to the boardwalk. The project currently serves as a temporary test to address pedestrian safety...

New Hanover County, North Carolina, is sending new Business Personal Property Listing Forms to some businesses. A vendor used envelopes from other counties for some mailings. The forms themselves were correct, and no personal data was exposed. The county is including a letter to explain the situation.

Wilmington, NC (WWAY) — The City of Wilmington is working with the NC Department of Justice and the Office of the District Attorney of New Hanover & Pender Counties to host an interactive, hands-on workshop to help protect seniors from fraud, scams, and financial exploitation. This free and engaging...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) -Drivers heading across the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge should expect delays for the next two days, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). NCDOT officials said crews have started a routine bridge inspection and have closed the right lane on U.S. 17 near Battleship...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College announced two acts coming to Wilmington in the spring. Sister duo Aly and AJ will perform on March 20th at 7:30 p.m. at part of their ‘Places to Run’ tour. Ticket will go on sale...

Arraignment has been scheduled Dec. 16 for a Canadian citizen indicted by a federal grand jury on charges that he illegally voted in federal elections in North Carolina in 2022 and 2024. Federal prosecutors argue Denis Joseph Bouchard illegally claimed US citizenship in casting ballots, including the most recent...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Families of all ages participated in the William H. Craig Race for Life Sunday morning, honoring the late doctor and his contributions to the community. The William H. Craig Race for Life was held at UNCW, bringing families back year after year. “Having a youth organization...