Wilmington NC

Oak Island Town Council awarded $40 million worth of beach nourishment contracts at its June 10 meeting. After failing to secure any sand in 2024 due to inflated dredging prices, council emptied its beach nourishment fund in a pair of motions involving the Army Corps of Engineers (ACE) and an offshore site. Council...

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - The City of Southport has announced upcoming street closures, parking restrictions, and park impacts for the NC 4th of July Festival. “These measures are essential to ensure the safety of the public, participants, and vendors,” the city said in a press release. “We appreciate the public’s...

The event was held at the Wilmington Sportsmen’s Club and featured dinner, poetry, and a lively discussion about the state of the Northside now and what changes the community hopes to see in the future. The attendees were a mix of community organizers and residents from in and around...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - State Highway Patrol says one person was killed after a crash on Carolina Beach road Friday night. According to SHP, the car was traveling south on Carolina Beach Road when it veered onto Cathay Road around 9:00 p.m.. The driver then overcorrected and crashed into a...

LELAND, NC (WWAY) — The on-site investigation into a townhouse explosion in the Magnolia Greens community in Leland has been completed. The explosion happened on may 16th in one of four connected townhomes in Suncrest Way in the Three Oaks Section of Magnolia Greens. Work to carefully dismantle and...

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - NCWorks and the Cape Fear Workforce Development Board will be hosting a Multi-Labor Market Job Fair next week. According to NCWorks, the event will include career opportunities in Administrative Support, Behavioral Health Technology, Community Engagement Specialist, Correctional...

Elizabeth Forte, the Manager of Community Health Services with Novant Health, was in the studio to talk about Community Care Cruiser. Local research team leads project to reduce opioid prescribing. Updated: Jun. 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM EDT. A local research team is working to find ways to lower the...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - High school students got their day in court with a mock trial competition. According to the District Attorney’s Office, students worked with staff all week on the mock trial, exploring complex legal scenarios while presenting arguments before a judge. The competition is part of the...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT)—If you see a distressed pet locked in a hot car, there is an important step to take. “Call 911 immediately, call 911 immediately, call 911 immediately. I can’t say it enough,” says Stephen Watson, the Shelter Manager for NHCSO Animal Services Unit. Many pet...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - It’s the first day of summer, and high temperatures can be a cause for concern for outdoor activities. Doctor Austin Sherman, a family practitioner doctor who works at Novant Health, says there are signs the heat is affecting your body. “Heat-related illnesses could be something...