Wilmington NC

New Hanover County has a wave of new teaching and tutoring roles, many offering flexible hours and work-from-home options. If you love helping others learn, these openings are worth a look.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) — Games, activities and more were featured at WWAY’s Family and Kids Expo. On Saturday, WWAY hosted its Family and Kids Expo at Independence Mall. The event allowed children to play games, eat cotton candy, meet princess characters, see the Easter Bunny and participate in a variety of...

WILMINGTON, North Carolina – Junior Madison Biddle's three-run double highlighted a five-run fifth inning to propel UNCW to a Coastal Athletic Association softball series-clinching 8-2 win over visiting Charleston on a windy Saturday afternoon at Boseman Field. The Seahawks (18-13, 6-2 CAA) claimed their second CAA...

A burn ban is now in effect for the unincorporated areas of Brunswick County starting 8:00 a.m. Saturday, March 28, 2026. The Fire Marshal issued the ban because of windy, dry conditions that raise the risk of wildfires.

A woman drove two hours to cheer her friends on at a marathon, but had to be rushed to the hospital before they made it to the finish line. Erin Houston drove 2 hours out of her way to cheer her friend on in a marathon only to be attacked by an otter.

Pender County’s public safety sector is hiring! If you’re ready to serve your community and build a stable career, there are a few solid openings worth checking out this week.

Join us at the New Hanover County Arboretum for our 39th Annual Plant Sale! Open from April 16 to 19, you can shop a huge inventory of over 8,000 high-quality plants grown on-site by our Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers and local growers. Whether you are looking for annuals, perennials, herbs/veggies, azaleas,...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A New Hanover County man is being held without bond after investigators say he tried to solicit a 13-year-old online. Court records say Michael Vantasell asked the child to meet up in private to ‘hang out’ in a conversation online. The 47-year-old then allegedly met up with the child on...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Children’s Museum of Wilmington (CMoW) will welcome a special guest this weekend as its annual Enchanted Character Walk fundraiser returns Saturday, March 28, at the New Hanover County Arboretum. Margaret Kerry, the live-action reference model for Tinker Bell in Disney’s 1953 animated...

A burn ban is now in effect in New Hanover County starting 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2026, following a statewide order from the N.C. Forest Service. The ban covers all open burning, including areas within 100 feet of occupied buildings, and applies to everyone in the county. All existing burn permits are...