Wilmington NC

After multiple incidents where deer attacked humans or their pets, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) urged the public to "keep deer wild." The NCWRC said one attack happened on October 21 when a woman stopped by an acquaintance’s home in Holly Ridge to pick up a table. That’s when officials...

As one Chick-fil-A opens its doors in Wilmington, another is closed for remodeling while work begins on a new location. Sandwiches, shakes, fries and more are back at the corner of Market Street and New Centre Drive where Chick-fil-A reopened on Dec. 4. The fast-food company started from scratch at the location,...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wave Transit is considering possible changes to several of its bus routes in Wilmington to make the rider experience better. Wave Transit held a third public hearing on Wednesday afternoon at Padgett Station in downtown Wilmington, where they presented several route changes to riders. The...

CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - The Carolina Beach Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 5 has been canceled, town officials said. Town officials said the parade was canceled because of inclement weather to ensure residents’ safety. Officials have not announced an alternative date for the event. Other holiday events the...

The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is asking the community for help in locating a missing teen.

Wilmington, NC – Before sunrise, water gathered along curbs and seeped toward storm drains as tides pushed inland across the Cape Fear River. With clouds hanging low over downtown and traffic moving cautiously over wet roads, the National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for Wilmington until 11...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A Brunswick County man is accused of carrying out an armed robbery that happened at an ATM on South College Road. The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) said that officers arrested Allen Jerome Smith Jr., 42, after an investigation connected him to an armed robbery that happened at the Bank...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY)– The Brunswick County Board of Education is planning to expand Union Elementary School next year, by installing modular classes like the ones at Leland Middle School. Union Elementary already has four modular units, with twenty students per unit, but with student enrollment rising, the...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - This December, WilmingtoNColor Heritage Tours will host riders for a festive and historical experience through downtown Wilmington. The hour-long ‘Holiday History Tours with Soul Santa’ will teach guests about some of Wilmington’s heritage and black history, along with providing an...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Thalian Hall has partnered with Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard for a holiday food drive this December. Donations can be made via a collection box located in the Main Lobby of the theater entrance until Dec. 15. Donation requests include:. Canned Chicken - Large Preferred. Spaghetti Noodles...