Wilmington NC

LELAND, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) - Two day care workers are under investigation after a mother claimed her 3-year-old son was assaulted twice. The alleged assaults happened at Childcare Network in Leland, North Carolina. Two teachers have been suspended after one allegedly sprayed a bottle of soapy water into the boy’s...

A town-wide burn ban is now in effect in Leland starting Monday, March 30 at 12 p.m., continuing until further notice. The ban prohibits all burning within 100 feet of an occupied structure inside town limits. The same restrictions apply to unincorporated areas of Brunswick County within the Leland Fire District.

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A man has been arrested following an assault that happened at a mobile home park in New Hanover County Monday night. New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office (NHCSO) said the incident happened at the Grove Park Mobile Park Estates at around 10 p.m. on March 30.

Between new lawsuits, quick resignations and more growth, Brunswick County residents are ready to hear "Happy April Fools' Day." March is closing out on a sour note for Brunswick County as complaints against towns come to light and "zombie" developments come to life. Yes, you heard that correctly - there are two...

The festival will feature educational and interactive opportunities provided by local organizations.

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Cape Fear Community College has received the 2026-2027 Military Friendly® School designations as a Top Ten Large Community College and a Military Spouse Friendly School. This recognition comes as CFCC continues to expand its support for military-connected students. In 2025 alone, Veterans...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Cape Fear Community College’s Wilson Center has announced that iconic rock group Tommy James and the Shondells will take the stage on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 7 p.m. Led by Tommy James, the band remains a major force in American rock music more...

SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) –Organizers of the North Carolina Fourth of July Festival have announced the festival has officially been granted 501(c)(3) status by the Internal Revenue Service, opening the door to new funding opportunities and expanded community support. The designation allows the longtime nonprofit to...

First, the good news. "The positive news for the environment and our drinking water is that PFAS levels are much, much lower than they were and the regulations that have been adopted and those in the works should help drop those numbers even more," said Dr. Jane Hoppin , principal investigator of the GenX Exposure...

The Town of Burgaw will hold a public hearing on April 14, 2026, at 5:30 PM at the Burgaw Town Center (108 E. Wilmington Street). The hearing will consider changing the official name of the town’s governing body from the “Town of Burgaw Board of Commissioners” to the “Burgaw Town Council.”