Wilmington NC

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Dierks Bentley announced his Off the Map Tour on Friday with a stop in the Cape Fear. The American country singer and songwriter will perform at Live Oak Bank Pavilion in Wilmington on July 16. The following day, July 17, Bentley will perform at the Credit One Stadium in Charleston.

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Novant Health leaders have unveiled major long-term plans to expand health care services in the Wilmington region, including a new heart and vascular patient tower, a new rehabilitation hospital and significant facility upgrades at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Novant...

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - Town officials have lowered daily parking fees and approved a new digital system to help visitors find available spaces. The Board of Aldermen unanimously voted to reduce parking rates effective immediately. Standard parking spaces will cost $25 per day, down from $30. Premium spots...

SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY)– During the Southport Board of Aldermen’s meeting on Thursday, the very first thing they talked about was an Interbasin Transfer Certification request by Fuquay-Varina. “The city of Southport Board of Aldermen, and this resolution, formally opposes the town of Fuquay-Varina interbasin transfer,”...

The future of the former Carolina Shores Golf & Country Club remains in limbo. The Carolina Shores Board of Commissioners voted 3-1 on Monday, Feb. 9 to deny a request to rezone the property for a proposed redevelopment that would include 119 homes, stormwater facilitation and other uses. The requested...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A vehicle rollover is impacting traffic in Brunswick County on Thursday. According to the Supply Fire Department (SPD), the rollover happened on Camp Branch and Egypt Road. SPD said the road is currently shut down. WECT has reached out to law enforcement for more details.

PENDER COUNTY (WWAY) — The State Bureau of Investigation confirmed to WWAY-TV3 News that it is looking into a possible violation involving the transfer of county-owned property in Pender County. The investigation centers on playground equipment removed from Kiwanis Park in Hampstead and relocated to the Eagles Watch...

HOLLY RIDGE, N.C. (WNCT) — The Holly Ridge community got to ask questions directly the developer looking to be voluntarily annexed into the town Wednesday night. The public information session comes nearly a week before the Town Council will decide whether or not to annex close to 1,500 acres into Holly Ridge,...

A documentary about one of the worst natural disasters in North Carolina history will premiere on a Wilmington television station and its affiliates. "Air Angels: Flight Helene," which filmed in the Wilmington area in 2025 and features Wilmington residents, premieres 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, on WWAY (ABC). The...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Former Governor Roy Cooper campaigned in Brunswick County on Wednesday, stopping by the county Democratic headquarters for a meet and greet as part of his U.S. Senate bid. Cooper said one of his biggest goals is lowering the cost of living for North Carolina families....