Wilmington NC

Ocean Isle Beach hopes to pump tens of thousands of cubic yards of sand onto the beach at the easternmost tip of the island by this spring as an erosion stopgap. The Brunswick County town has asked the Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District for authorization to have up to 70,000 cubic yards of sand placed east...

BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — If you live in Pender County, you may be facing major changes to your taxes this year. For the first time in 7 years, the county will be going through a property reappraisal. Like what New Hanover County did last year, the values of properties...

Sometimes you stumble upon a place that feels like vacation wrapped up in palm trees and good food. That happened to me on a warm afternoon when I needed an escape from everyday life. I had heard whispers about this spot from locals who swore it was the heart of...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY (WWAY) — The Brunswick County Sheriffs Office is seeking the public’s help in the search for 16-year-old Madison Ann Riggins. She was last seen leaving West Brunswick High School on foot, and was wearing light-colored clothing and jeans. There are reports she may have been picked...

North Carolina’s coast holds some delicious secrets that locals have cherished for generations. Tucked between sandy dunes and working harbors, tiny seafood shacks serve up the freshest catches with bold flavors that rival fancy restaurants. These humble spots prove that authentic coastal cooking doesn’t need white...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A nonprofit organization in downtown Wilmington is providing job training opportunities for neurodiverse adults through bicycle repair, maintenance and retail experience. Special Pedals focuses on giving neurodiverse adults skills they can use to build their resumes or join the...

State review of a project that would deepen Wilmington’s harbor from its current 42-foot depth to 47 feet is currently paused. The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management (DCM) paused its review at the request of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in coordination with the N.C....

CURRIE, NC (WWAY) — The North Carolina State Archives will host a virtual “lunch and learn” program next week to mark the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge. The event, titled “Marching Toward Revolution,” is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 19, from noon to 1...

CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) — During Tuesday night’s Carolina Beach Town Council meeting, several cybersecurity issues that cost the town money were discussed. Town Manager Bruce Oakley said the town has received recommendations from outside agencies. “The National Guard provided one for us, they gave us a lot...

LELAND, NC (WWAY) — WWAY has more details following a heated Leland Town Council special meeting held Monday evening, as a Leland town councilman and the town manager continue their battle over a laptop. Shouting and yelling, residents kept interrupting the meeting Monday afternoon, upset that council member Frank...