Wilmington NC

The mystery of Oak Island has captivated audiences for years, with its tales of hidden treasure and the enigmatic 'Curse of Oak Island'. Many of us first heard of this intriguing island through the narration of Leonard Nimoy in 'In Search Of'. The excitement was palpable when the 'Curse of Oak Island' show began,...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Members of Light of the World Missionary Baptist Church provided meals to needy families and individuals on Thursday. This is the third year the church has given out plates of food and care packages to the community on Thanksgiving. Pastor James Brown said it’s a big...

The New Hope Clinic will hold an online charity auction as part of ongoing efforts to expand its health care services.

As Thanksgiving approaches, many people are left wondering how to spend the holiday, especially those who are alone or away from home due to work. The traditional Thanksgiving meal may not be an option for everyone, with many restaurants closed for the holiday. However, the idea of resorting to a frozen dinner seems...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - There are many choir groups in Wilmington, but only one is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. Founded in 1950, the Wilmington Choral Society is the city’s oldest community choral ensemble. “There’s people that are retired, there’s stay-at-home moms, there’s doctors, there’s...

Wrightsville Beach, NC (WWAY) — A pre-show party was held for the North Carolina Holiday Flotilla event at Wrightsville Beach. The event was held at the Bluewater Waterfront Grill. More than 50 people attended the party including members of the event, boaters taking part in the flotilla, and people from around the...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Your First Alert Forecast stocks a chilly brand of sun and at times, clouds, with temperatures being held to 40s and 50s across most of the Cape Fear through the first half of the holiday weekend. Sunday morning will merit extra layers once again but milder 60s to near 70 will be the target...

NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — A toast of thanks. First responders at station 14 in Porters Neck and 16 in Ogden enjoyed the tradition of Thanksgiving, thanks to the community of Porters Neck. It’s part of the “Harvest for Heroes” feast, an initiative created by Porters Neck Country Club...

LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Some Wilmington Police were hit at the conclusion of a chase that expanded into multiple counties on Friday, November 28. Around 3:53 p.m., Wilmington Police officers responded to a report of a stolen motor vehicle taken from a convenience store located in the 3700 block of Carolina Beach Road....

The ongoing debate surrounding the existence of a solution channel in the treasure pit area of Oak Island has sparked a flurry of discussion on social media. The central question being asked is whether the presence of this channel implies that the flood tunnels, long believed to be man-made, could in fact be natural...