Wilmington NC

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A $22.5 million intermodal rail yard expansion at the Port of Wilmington is expected to be complete by the end of the current fiscal year in June, according to the North Carolina Ports Authority. The project broke ground in fall 2024 after receiving an $18 million...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The new television drama “RJ Decker,” shot here in Wilmington, premieres Tuesday night at 10 p.m. on ABC. WWAY was able to visit the set and speak with cast members. “If we can pull this off, it’s unique kind of blend of humor,...

WINNABOW, NC (WWAY) — This Week’s Pet Pal is Sulu, an energetic 1-year-old foxhound mix. Paws Place Dog Rescue says he’s smart, eager, and ready to show off what he can do!. They call him the perfect mix of bouncy fun and cozy cuddle buddy once playtime...

SURF CITY, N.C. (WWAY) — An unexpected hero prevented a potential major forest fire in the Surf City area early this morning, March 3, 2026. Jim Conway was awakened by his beagle, Maddie, just before 2 a.m. She was scratching, and swatting at a bell the family keeps in...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is asking for the public’s help locating a missing woman last seen late Sunday night. Marcia Yarbrough Craig, 89, was last seen around 11 p.m. on March 1. She was heard leaving her residence around 10:30 p.m., according to BCSO.

The owners of Shaka Taco plan to open their first standalone location in Wilmington this spring. The restaurant, which specializes in fresh seafood tacos, is in the works at 4502 Fountain Drive, a space that previously housed local hot dog chain Trolly Stop, said Steve Christian, who co-owns Shaka Taco with Cody...

In early February, the Alliance for Cape Fear Trees led the planting of 65 trees at the Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington (GLOW Academy), thanks to a $5,000 grant from the Cape Fear Garden Club, funded through its Azalea Garden Tour. It’s an example of the kind of community partnership Wilmington does well—hands...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A man was arrested Tuesday after threatening to open fire at an addiction treatment center in Wilmington, according to the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office (NHCSO). NHCSO said the man made the threat at The Healing Place, then ran. Deputies tracked him to Front Street,...

If you’ve ever stood in front of a buffet line feeling like royalty with a plate, you already understand the magic North Carolina has quietly perfected. Think The Great British Bake Off energy. But instead of tense judges and soggy bottoms, you’re facing down slow-smoked barbecue, golden fried seafood, pillowy...

The North Carolina Black Film Festival returns this spring for its 23rd year. We’re living in a time where diversity, equity, and inclusion programs are being dramatically scaled back, and Black history is literally being erased from public exhibits and educational materials. That makes events such as the upcoming...