Wilmington NC

Starting sunrise on March 25, 2026, most shellfish harvesting areas in Brunswick County will reopen after temporary closures earlier in March. The reopening follows satisfactory water quality tests.

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A crash is causing delays near the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge (CFMB) Thursday morning. DriveNC reports that the crash happened heading west on U.S.-421 near U.S.-74 on March 26. The ramp lane is narrowed near U.S.-74, DriveNC said. WECT has reached out to law...

Manufacturing is staying strong in New Hanover County, with new openings for both entry-level and skilled workers. If you like hands-on work and steady hours, these roles are worth a look.

One of the most anticipated residential projects in southern Brunswick County is officially ready to open. Two former zombie projects are firing with active home construction by national homebuilders. One of the projects, Solserra, is having its long awaited grand opening March 28. Solserra is a large, resort-style...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A Wilmington-made short film is premiering online Wednesday, giving viewers worldwide their first chance to watch the project. “The Hermit of Cape Fear” will have its official online premiere on Wednesday, March 25, through Film Shortage on YouTube. The film has been shown at several...

HOLLY RIDGE, N.C. (WNCT) — Members of the Holly Ridge community are speaking out about longer EMS response times. Dominick Tesoriero says that his father died on Feb. 1st after an ambulance took over an hour to get his house during the winter storm. Onslow County says their records show it took nearly a half an hour...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington police have identified a 17-year-old who was killed in a shooting Monday afternoon. Police say Kamari McNeil died following the shooting, which happened just before 3:30 p.m. in the 200 block of Sunn Aire Court. A second person who was also shot is being...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WWAY) — A North Carolina Court of Appeals judge has been selected for a prestigious role within the U.S. Army Reserve. Judge W. Fred Gore has been chosen to serve as a military judge in the Army Reserve Judge Advocate General’s Corps, assigned to the 150th Legal Operations Detachment.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Wilmington officials are asking the public to support an estimated $17.5 million project to replace a nearly 60-year-old bulkhead that protects Water Street from erosion and flooding. City officials held a public meeting on Wednesday, March 25, to gather letters of support for a federal...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Winners of the 2026 Wilmington Theater Awards will be announced Wednesday evening, recognizing achievements across the region’s stage community. The annual awards, organized by the Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County, highlight performances and productions from 17 theater...