Wilmington NC

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...

A Brunswick County deputy was justified in shooting his firearm in an exchange of gunfire that resulted in the death of a man, the district attorney’s office has determined. Deputy Aaron Carter was justified in returning fire to defend himself and Deputy John Loyd after Brandon Wayne Taylor pulled out a gun and...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A new international air corridor will soon connect Wilmington International Airport with Shannon Airport in Ireland, creating a dedicated route for life sciences materials such as medicines, pharmaceutical ingredients, and medical devices. Frontier Scientific Solutions announced the launch of...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Two people have been taken to the hospital with serious injuries following a two-vehicle crash on Shipyard Boulevard on Thursday. The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) told WECT at the scene that a Jeep and a Yukon collided when the Jeep tried to cross Shipyard from Troy Drive.

The Town of Leland is seeking applicants for its Board of Adjustment. This board has five members and two alternates. It reviews land use variances and hears appeals on zoning decisions.

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – One month ago Wilmington’s new police chief, Ryan Zuidema took officer after he was unanimously appointed in August. WWAY sat down with him to hear what his first impressions are of the department and what his priorities are going forward. “I did a ride-along...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Your First Alert Forecast features falling temperatures from the breezy middle and upper 70s to the clear and chilly 40s Wednesday night. Bright and brisk upper 60s and lower 70s will ride through Saturday. Be cautious with outdoor flame, as low relative humidity and breezy northwesterlies...

The Brunswick County Fire Marshal has issued a burn ban for unincorporated areas of Brunswick County, North Carolina. The ban takes effect at 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2025.

I still remember the first time someone told me Wilmington was haunted—I laughed it off, assuming it was just another small-town legend. But after walking those cobblestone streets under the glow of a Carolina moon, I changed my mind fast. The air felt thick with history, every shadow hiding a story, every creaking...