Wilmington NC

It’s been a week of delicious fair food in this week’s food news. First, the media preview day for the N.C. State Fair introduced around 30 of the 88 new items vendors are selling this year. Then, at the opening of the Brunswick County fair, I got to check out the options at this first ever event. Read more below....

LELAND, N.C. (WECT) - Conversation is flaring up in Leland over developers’ open burning near Brunswick Forest. Reported concerns of the burn include decreased visibility for traffic and health effects, but this isn’t a new problem for Leland. According to the Town of Leland website, open burning of...

Wilmington, NC – Believe it or not, parts of the Carolinas really did see measurable snow in 2025 — and not just a dusting. According to new data from the National Weather Service in Wilmington, multiple cities from the coast to inland areas recorded 2 to 5 inches of snow during the January 21–22 winter storm.

North Carolina’s culinary landscape is rich with tradition, and nowhere is this more evident than in its diners. These 12 classic spots offer a taste of Southern comfort through their delectable shrimp and grits, each adding a unique twist to the timeless dish. From coastal flair to mountain freshness,...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The City of Wilmington is requesting proposals for a new permanent public artwork. The request is for an art piece that would commemorate Wilmington’s role during the American Revolution. “The artwork should reflect the historical importance of Wilmington’s revolutionary past while creating...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) -The Rotary Club of Wilmington West is holding the fifth annual ‘Oysters in October’ next week. The event will be held at the Burgwin-Wright House, where attendees will enjoy steamed oysters, a low country boil and prizes for the best costume. The Halloween-themed event helps...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The City of Wilmington will begin planting more than 600 new trees across the city next month. “The effort replaces aging and hazardous trees, making way for a healthier, more resilient urban canopy,” the City of Wilmington Parks & Recreation stated in a Facebook post.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - For the past four months, Candis and Carlton Smith’s reality for their newborn baby has been a hospital room instead of a nursery and a breathing tube instead of a pacifier. Their baby Sway was born via emergency C-section in June. The problem is he...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - WECT is recognizing the All-Star Team for Week 8. The New Hanover Wildcats beat the West Brunswick Trojans 28-14. New Hanover will host Ashley tonight at Legion Stadium.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington City Council will hold an upcoming meeting discussing multiple city projects. Members of the public who want to submit written comments for the meeting can do so using this online form. Comments received electronically before noon on Monday, Oct. 20, will be added to the...