Wilmington NC

CAPE FEAR, NC (WWAY) — Numerous leaders and officials from the Lower Cape Fear have come together to oppose a request by the Town of Fuquay-Varina to remove millions of gallons of water from the Cape Fear River. According to CFPUA, Fuquay-Varina is seeking an Interbasin Transfer Certificate to...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) is investigating a robbery that allegedly happened at an ATM on South College Road. According to WPD, officers responded to a report of a robbery at 9:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1. When they arrived, officers met with a victim who said that they had been...

Dr. Bertha Boykin Todd, an author, civil rights leader and retired educator, died Tuesday at Novant Health.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) - A man is grateful to have his dog back after his car was stolen with it it inside. Friday was supposed to be a normal day for Joshua Carter. “It was 3:50 in the afternoon, there were people outside,” Carter said. “The game plan was...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington City Council is preparing for a new era as three women will soon take the oath of office. For the first time, the Wilmington City Council will be majority women. Newly elected members JC Lyle, Cassidy Santaguida and Chakema Clinton-Quintana, will be sworn in Tuesday, Dec. 2.

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - A road has reopened following a crash in Southport. According to the Southport Police Department, the crash happened at the intersection of Southport Supply Road and J. Swain Boulevard around 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Southport Police Chief Todd Coring said the roadway was blocked...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Cameron Art Museum (CAM) is inviting people of all ages to its birthday celebration for artist Minnie Evans. Minnie Evans, 1892-1987, was a Wilmington local and folk artist whose career began in 1935. She gained notoriety throughout the 20th century for pieces featuring repeating faces,...

Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to wilmington..

In an unfortunate turn of events, a social media user finds themselves on the brink of homelessness and is seeking advice on where they could set up a tent without being disturbed. The individual is looking for a safe place to stay for a few months until they can rectify their current situation. They express a desire...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The North Carolina Department of Transportation held a hearing for a possible extension of Independence Blvd. More than 100 people gathered at the GLOW Academy in Wilmington for the hearing and to learn more about the project. A 1.7-mile extension would connect Independence at its...