Next-Generation Shoppers Bring New Life to Antiquing
Local vendors see a surge of younger shoppers, rebelling against fast furniture and boring décor. As someone who didn’t grow up in North Carolina, one of the first things I noticed about Wilmington was the sheer number of antique shops. Sure, we have the big-box stores you’d expect in any American town, but there’s...
Wilmington man sentenced to nearly 20 years for 2023 stabbing
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) -A Wilmington man will spend up to 19.9 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in connection with a stabbing death in June 2023. 38-year-old Terry Earl Hooper Jr. pleaded guilty on Monday, March 2, to stabbing Daniel Webb-Sholar after an argument at a home on North Sixth...
A Family Real Estate Firm Grows with Wilmington
Horizon Realty Group expands its reach, blending decades of local expertise with the national strength of Howard Hanna | Allen Tate. Wilmington has always grown at its own pace. Long admired for its coastal beauty and historic character, the city has entered a new chapter shaped by steady population growth, expanding...
Five displaced, one animal dead after Wilmington townhouse fire
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Crews responded to a fire at a townhouse in Wilmington over the weekend. According to the Wilmington Fire Department (WFD), the fire happened Sunday, March 1, on Pheasant Court at Harbor Station Townhomes. The fire was contained to one townhouse. WFD said there was no one...
Winners of the Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– Thousands of runners are finally resting after competing at the Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon. After starting the race at Wrightsville Beach, runners crossed the finish line at Riverfront Park and received medals to help celebrate their amazing achievements. After getting their prize,...
The 250th anniversary of the Battle at Moores Creek Bridge wraps up with one...
PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY)– History has come alive in Pender County. Saturday was the last day of the weeklong events to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Battle at Moores Creek Bridge. At the park, hundreds of guests came to see music, musket shootings, and special re-enactments, like how to blacksmith.
Wilmington Man Accused in Secret Peeping Spree Held on $1 Million Bond
A Wilmington man is being held on a $1 million bond after prosecutors laid out a sprawling list of sexual and voyeurism-related charges in court Friday. Michael Trey, 38, was arrested on Feb. 26 and now faces about 72 charges tied to roughly 30 open cases in New Hanover County. Prosecutors say the alleged conduct...
Approved plans for corner at busy Brunswick intersection pose risk
A corner property with approved plans for commercial development at one of Brunswick County's busiest intersections could be vital in future road improvements . Property at the intersection of N.C. 211 and U.S. 17 are included in old plans for what officials say is a needed project. If the retail structure is built,...
Nextdoor data reveals Parsley Woods as Wilmington’s friendliest community
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) — Question, what’s Wilmington’s friendliest neighborhood? If you guessed Parsley Woods, you are correct!. Nextdoor, the hyper local social network did a deep data dive on how users interact on the platform. Its analysis showed residents in Parsley Woods have the most helpful and positive...
People Line Up At This North Carolina Coastal Eatery Every Weekend For Comfort Food
Weekend mornings bring something special to the coast when the smell of fresh pancakes and sizzling bacon drifts through the air. Families arrive early and form lines that stretch out the door because they know what waits inside is worth every minute of the wait. Granny’s Country Kitchen serves up...
