Wilmington NC

A body scanner at the Detention Center found a knife that a woman allegedly tried to smuggle into the facility. Ashley Shantell Shaw,35, was charged with possession of a weapon by a prisoner, disorderly conduct at a school, trespassing on and impeding a school bus, and misdemeanor child abuse, according to arrest...

OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — The Town of Oak Island is warning the community about a new scam attempt targeting residents and property owners. Scammers are using publicly available information skimmed from Zoning Applications and Public Hearing Notices, to generate fake permit approvals. They are then demanding payment of...

SOUTHPORT, N.C. — The suspect in a deadly mass shooting at a Southport waterfront bar has been indicted, court records show. Nigel Edge was arrested Sept. 28 in connection with the shooting at American Fish Company that left three people dead and injured several others. A true bill of...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — One person was injured after a car crashed into a school bus early Monday morning in Brunswick County. According to the North Carolina Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 5 a.m. at the intersection of Ocean Highway East and Green Hill Road in Winnabow.

BOLIVIA, NC (WWAY) — The Ocean View Young Adult Second Annual Black Business Expo is returning to the Cape Fear. The event will be held on January 31st at the Brunswick Community College Auditorium located in the Virginia Williamson Event Center at 150 College Road in Bolivia. The event will start at 10 a.m. and run...

OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) - The Town of Oak Island will be holding its annual Mardi Gras by the Sea Parade and Festival next month. According to the town, the free event will feature a traditional parade, food vendors, crafters, a “Kids Zone” and live music. The event...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Thalian Association Community Theatre is holding a raffle where the winner gets a Viking River Cruise for two. One lucky winner will enjoy an eight-day adventure, choosing either the Danube or Rhine River itinerary, valued at $8,198. Only 750 tickets will be sold at $50...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT)- The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher is preparing for a $75 million expansion and overhaul that will make it the largest aquarium in the state. The project will close the aquarium for up to three years while construction takes place. During the closure, the aquarium will operate a...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Seventy CFPUA customers are under a precautionary water advisory in New Hanover County due to a water main leak, according to Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA). CFPUA issued the advisory for 101 to 214 Cheyenne Trail and the 100 and 200 blocks of Apache Trail,...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A 28-year-old Wilmington man is facing multiple drug charges after authorities seized more than 1,600 pills and several firearms from his residence. Austin Williams was arrested on Dec. 16 following a traffic stop where deputies discovered Xanax pills, according to the New Hanover County...