Wilmington NC

The alarm goes off at an hour that most people only see if they are still up from the night before. But this North Carolina diner has people setting their clocks early on purpose, rolling out of bed while the rest of the world sleeps, just to get a seat at the counter. The coffee is strong and bottomless.

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing man last seen at a beach access in New Hanover County. Deputies said Jared Ulson Wheeler, 39, was last seen Sunday, May 24, at the beach access located at 8 Bayberry Place on Figure Eight Island. He is 6-foot-3 and 235

A motion to dismiss DWI charges against Southport Alderman Robert Carroll was allowed during a May 11 hearing in Brunswick County District Court, according to court records.

Brunswick County has been hit with another lawsuit stemming from a twice-denied proposed development, raising concerns of future litigation putting pressure on officials who make decisions on growth. Developers behind the proposed Green Hill Planned Development filed a lawsuit against the county due to what they believ

SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — A large alligator spotted in a residential neighborhood in Southport prompted a response from local authorities Monday morning. According to the Southport Police Department, officers responded to multiple calls reporting the alligator along Stuart Avenue, where it was seen moving in and out of re

Tucker Colville’s college athletic plans will have to wait a little longer. But his academic future is set for sure. The Washington High School senior will play soccer at Cape Fear Community College. However, he won’t be able to play this fall as he tore the ACL in his knee just a couple of weeks ago while playing socc

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — With more than 30 rip current rescues at the North Carolina coast last weekend, Memorial Day weekend started Saturday with nearly three dozen rescues at beaches near Wilmington, officials said. On Sunday, a day after 25 rescues at Carolina Beach and 8 at Wrightsville Beach, a coastal hazard for h

On April 29, students from 14 counties traveled to Raleigh to advocate for tougher laws regarding nicotine sales. Max Hammer and Be Lanier, both students at Cape Fear Academy, were among those who met with members of the General Assembly to ask them to pass House Bill 430, also known as Solly’s Law, which aims to limit

The University of North Carolina System Board of Governors voted Thursday to let UNC-Wilmington move forward with the planning process for its proposed medical school. It’s the next step — though an unusual one — in the university’s effort to mend healthcare inequity by increasing access in Southeastern North Carolina.

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. (WWAY) — Memorial Day weekend brings plenty of excitement to eastern North Carolina as crowds flock to the beaches of New Hanover County and surrounding coastal areas. Visitors spend the holiday enjoying the sand, playing beach volleyball, and heading out on boats to take advantage of the warm