Wilmington NC

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - A historic home in Wrightsville Beach is now being relocated to Wilmington, according to town officials. The historic Williams-Bordeaux Cottage is one of Wrightsville Beach’s oldest homes, and it faced a demolition vote last year after the town’s Historic Landmark Commission...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — On Wednesday night, more than 75 people gathered on the steps of the Alton Lennon Federal Building in downtown Wilmington for a vigil remembering Renee Good, one week after she was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. The vigil comes just a...

Construction has started on a fast-food chain restaurant in Wilmington. Work on a new Cook Out at 4195 Market St. has started. It's being built on the site of a former Wells Fargo bank. A representative at Cook Out's corporate office could not say when that restaurant is expected to open. Meanwhile, plans were...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A woman arrested in a deadly crash at Satellite Bar and Lounge is facing new charges. The District Attorney’s Office confirmed that 34-year-old Michelle Lane Masiello is now facing a second-degree murder charge in the death of 32-year-old Alec Chambers. Wilmington police said Chambers died...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Some residents in the Echo Farms community in Wilmington are pushing back against a variance request for a piece of property near the community’s main entrance. Plans filed for a small property at one of the entrances to the Echo Farms community are raising...

Note: This story has been updated to correct the misspelling of Louis Bacon’s first name. Restoring land as close to how it was more than two centuries ago is by no means a cheap venture. Just ask Louis Moore Bacon. Since 2012, Bacon has invested more than $100 million...

HOLLY RIDGE, N.C. (WNCT) — The town of Holly Ridge has voted in favor Tuesday night of annexing about 1500 acres of land in Pender and Onslow counties. The idea was first brought up in August, but was denied then; however, the town is now taking the next steps in the process. “There’s a lot […]

Wilmington’s Tex-Mex restaurants offer a delightful mix of tradition, creativity, and coastal charm. Emphasizing fresh ingredients and customizable options, Islands Fresh Mex Grill offers build-your-own burritos, tacos, and salads in a casual setting. The bright, beachy décor and friendly staff make it a favorite for...

Developers of one of Leland's largest developments have recently changed up their plans to make space for a hospital and more homes. With thousands of residential units being built along U.S. 74/76, a new hospital will be built in front of one of Leland's newest and largest master planned developments, Terrapin. In...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A 19-year-old was arrested on multiple drug charges including death by distribution. Leah Blankenship of Wilmington was arrested on Tuesday according to court documents by the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office. Blankenship is charged with death by distribution, sell and deliver fentanyl, and...