Wilmington NC

A recent discussion on social media has sparked curiosity regarding the lack of discovered gravesites on an island with hundreds of years of verifiable occupation. The topic has been a point of interest for many, including a couple who have pondered over the possibility of people having died on the island due to...

If Santa needs Christmas spirit to power his sleigh on Christmas Eve, he will find plenty in Southport. Though the city is small in number, it's mighty when it comes to supporting local events and activities. That sense of community was on full display when the StarNews recently asked readers to cast their votes for...

CASTLE HAYNE, N.C. (WECT) - The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office (NHCSO) is asking for any information regarding the unsolved murder of Don’Tae Nixon of Castle Hayne. On Dec. 3, 2024, deputies responded to reports of a shooting that occurred at Nixon’s home on Stoney Road. He...

A Supply man is facing attempted first-degree murder charges for a shooting that occurred on Wednesday, Dec. 3.

A Delco couple is in jail after they allegedly fired multiple shots at deputies attempting to arrest a man on outstanding warrants. Dale Douglas Malpass, 54, of Kelly’s Plantation Road, was wanted for failure to appear on a misdemeanor, according to warrants. He and Sallie Ann Hewett, 38, were arrested in the Tuesday...

DELCO, N.C. (WECT) - Two people are behind bars after allegedly firing shots at deputies. The incident happened on Tuesday, Dec. 2, around 8 p.m. A neighbor who lives on Kellys Plantation Road in Delco says the area is normally quiet, but that night was something out of a movie.

If your schedule presented you with a free day in the Port City – no prior commitments, no budgetary considerations – how would you spend it?. For December’s installment of Best Day Wilmington, meet MIMI WINDHAM, the co-owner of Yellow Diamond Bartending Academy. The certified mixologist has more than twenty years’...

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The chief officer of New Hanover County Health and Human Services is leaving to join Cumberland County. According to Cumberland County, Tufanna Bradley will be its new assistant county manager. “Bradley brings more than 25 years of combined experience in government, nonprofit...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY — The Wilmington community is remembering Dr. Bertha Boykin Todd, a pioneering educator and civic leader whose impact spanned generations. Williston Middle School shared news of her death on Tuesday, saying the school is “grieving today as we say goodbye to one of our greats,” and calling Todd...

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...