Realtor gives rare look inside of the Dawson’s Creek house
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — One of the most famous homes in Wilmington is hitting the housing market, with an eye-watering price tag. Millions of Americans might recognize the outside of this house, located off of Head Road, along Hewletts creek in Wilmington. It’s exterior was used as the home...
Southport bar, restaurant workers receive checks as businesses remain closed after deadly shooting
SOUTHPORT, N.C. — The Southport community continues to rally behind restaurant and bar employees who have been out of work since last month’s deadly mass shooting. The management team for the American Fish Company said they have received checks from the local nonprofit Southport Cares, which have been distributed to...
66-year-old man arrested and charged for armed robbery in Riegelwood
COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A man from Elizabethtown has been arrested and charged for an armed robbery that happened in Riegelwood. Investigators arrested Glenn Davis Bowen, 66, for robbing a Family Dollar on Friday, Oct. 17. Arrest warrants state he threatened employees with a pellet rifle and stole over $500.
Increased fire danger alert issued for Wednesday by National Weather Service
Residents are advised to refer to local burn permitting authorities to determine whether burns are allowed.
Wilmington National Cemetery to host annual Wreaths Across America ceremony
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington National Cemetery will serve as one of the sites for the annual Wreaths Across America. Attendees will lay a wreath on the grave of one of the 5,126 veterans who are resting in the cemetery on Dec. 13. The nationwide program started as a...
SCAM ALERT: Phishing email scam prompts warning from Wilmington police
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) is warning the public of a phishing email scam in the area. According to WPD, scammers are sending emails with fake documents that look like city agency invoices and demanding money to be wired to them. WPD says warning signs of...
‘I’m going to buy Star Wars’: Bricks & Minifigs host first LEGO ‘Buying Day’
Customers bring old LEGOs in to new Wilmington store Bricks and Minifigs and receive cash or store credit for their items.
Leland bans open land clearing burns after outcry from residents
LELAND, NC (WWAY-TV) – Hundreds of residents poured into the Leland Cultural Center Monday night. For years, many of them have hoped to see the town stop developers from land clearing burns. David Frankel, founder of the Brunswick Forest Residents Civic Association pushed forward the ordinance that banned open...
Officials urge against jaywalking as traffic deaths increase in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington Police say there’s been more people struck and killed by drivers this year than last year. Police say the total number is twelve including one cyclist, nine pedestrians, and two people in a car. In July, police started their ‘Vision Zero’ initiative, to...
9 North Carolina Shrimp Shacks Where You’ll Find More Locals Than Tourists
On the coast of North Carolina, shrimp isn’t just a dish — it’s a way of life. In towns where fishing boats dock and seafood comes in fresh each day, shrimp shacks serve meals that taste like the ocean itself. With picnic tables, paper plates, and a laid-back coastal rhythm, these spots are where flavor matters more...
