Wilmington NC

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — New Hanover County is expanding access to health care for women, particularly those with limited or no insurance, through its Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program. The program provides free screenings and services to women who meet certain age and income requirements. Officials say many...

(Aging Untold) — A nine-year-old girl found a unique way of helping others, starting her own nonprofit to bring companionship to seniors in care facilities. Evelyn Hill and her mom deliver stuffed animals to residents through their nonprofit called Evelyn’s Blessings. “I have so much joy from this....

Golf cart owners in Southport have only a few days left to renew their registrations before a late fee applies after March 31. For questions or help, call 910-457-7911. This content is adapted from materials provided by cityofsouthportnc.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A Wilmington man is facing an additional charge following his arrest related to a deadly shooting in the Creekwood neighborhood in January. Don Eugene Nixon III is charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, according to an arrest warrant issued on March 27.

BOLIVIA, NC (WWAY) — A Brunswick County man was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison after being convicted in connection with two domestic violence assaults, according to District Attorney Jon David. Jeffery Montreal Nichols was sentenced March 27 to multiple consecutive sentences stemming from two separate...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A crash was impacting traffic in Wilmington Monday morning. According to the Wilmington Police Department (WPD), the crash happened at around 10:20 a.m. on March 30 on Oleander Drive and Pine Grove Drive. WPD said the crash involved four vehicles, and one person was taken to...

A black male pit bull wearing a red collar was found on Delaware Avenue in Wilmington on March 28, 2026. If this might be your dog, please reach out to Delaware Animal Services and mention Case# w-26-5054 or ID#16152 to help reunite him with his owner.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA — A fast-moving woods fire near Ocean Isle is raising serious concerns as emergency crews work through the night to contain flames threatening nearby homes. The fire, burning along NC-179 and Hale Swamp Road, has been described as rapidly growing, with heavy smoke and visible...

A temporary burn ban is now in effect across all areas within the Town limits as of March 29, 2026, matching the ban issued by Brunswick County for unincorporated areas. The ban prohibits all open burning and cancels all previously issued Beach Bonfire Permits. The restriction does not apply to open burning permitted...

All Town of Leland facilities will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026. Regular office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 102 Town Hall Drive, Leland, NC 28451. For general information, you can call (910) 371‑0148.