Fire at Brunswick County Government Center leaves ambulance totaled
BOLIVIA, NC (WWAY) — On Saturday, fire crews responded to a structure fire at the Brunswick County Government Center in Bolivia. The fire occurred around 11:28 p.m. affecting building C. When crews arrived, they discovered heavy smoke from the garage of the building where an ambulance with an active fire was parked...
Discount store in Leland prepares for closing
A discount store in Leland is closing soon. After serving the community since 1981, Family Dollar at Clairmont Shopping Center in Leland is closing its doors for good. The location near Piggly Wiggly will close at the end of February when the store's lease expires, Family Dollar Spokesperson Janella Escobar said....
First Alert Forecast: rainy to frigid
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Bundle up! As skies clear and temps sink to near freezing Sunday night, watch for a few surfaces to possibly become slick; most should be allowed to dry first, though. Sunshine, albeit a cold brand of it, returns to your First Alert Forecast for MLK Day and Tuesday, with daily highs in the...
Wilmington archaeology lab finds temporary storage; seeks permanent home
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – A non-profit archaeology lab in downtown Wilmington is still in search of a permanent home. The Public Archaeology Corps needs to move out of its donated lab by Feb. 2. The owner of the building, located on Front Street, plans to renovate and put in new businesses.
WHQR receives more than $20,000 grant from The Cannon Foundation
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — WHQR Public Media received a $20,478 grant from The Cannon Foundation to replace equipment. The grant will pay for the replacement of the Audio Vault System which is the computer server and software system that stores all of the station’s audio files and plays them on the news and classical...
Eagle’s Dare is fighting to change city code to protect its cargo container
The cargo container outside Eagle’s Dare is painted white, with red decals matching the building’s aesthetics. Owner Joe Apkarian said it felt like a great way to use a modern architectural material to meet his needs. "Our shipping container is utilized as a secondary bar for our bigger...
Structure fire reported at Brunswick County Government Complex
BOLIVIA, N.C. (WECT) - On Saturday, the Bolivia Fire Department (BFD) responded to a structure fire at the Brunswick County Government Complex. According to BFD, crews, along with mutual aid, were dispatched to a fire at 11:28 p.m. Upon arrival, crews found heavy smoke coming from the garage section of...
A dozen more abandoned boats will soon be removed from North Carolina waters
The N.C. Coastal Federation has received a grant from a national boating organization to remove a dozen abandoned boats from waterways in five coastal counties. The money will help continue a years-long effort by the nonprofit, the state Wildlife Resources Commission and local governments to clear derelict vessels...
Cooking From The Heart: Egg Muffin Sandwich
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - New year. New you. It’s something we hear all the time. But with the start of the new year, WECT is rolling out the new segment “Cooking From The Heart.”. Each month, Chef Gwen Gulliksen from the GLOW Academy in Wilmington will share heart...
Forecast for the Coastal Carolinas: February 2026 Will See Less Rain Than usual
NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center forecasts below-normal precipitation for February 2026 along coastal North and South Carolina, including Wilmington, the Grand Strand, and Lowcountry areas.. Precipitation Outlook. Coastal Carolinas face higher odds of drier-than-average February rainfall, with fewer soaking events...
