Wilmington NC

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A stop for gas led a Brunswick County man to win big in a new scratch-off game. Angelo Collins stopped for gas at the Circle K on North Howe Street in Southport when he decided to buy a Cash Payday ticket. The $30 scratch-off led to him being the lucky winner of $100,000.

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– Green filled the streets of Downtown Wilmington, as hundreds of attended the 2026 Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. Going all through Front Street, the 25th annual parade celebrated the Irish tradition with multiple vehicles, characters, and music. Hundreds of green attendees watched on both sides of...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Brunswick County Schools (BCS) is holding a series of discussions about the proposed 2026 Bond. According to BCS, the discussions will allow families and community members to hear directly from Superintendent Dale Cole, learn more about how the bond would address growth across the...

The Bladen County Board of Education voted to close a school in Riegelwood at its regular meeting on Monday.

OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) - The public is invited to the 2nd annual Riptide Rally this weekend. According to the Town of Oak Island, Riptide Rally will include skate contests, food trucks and giveaways. The free event is set to be held on Saturday, March 14, from noon to 4...

Airlie Gardens is inviting the community to its “Blooms and Brews” event to celebrate the spring bloom.

What previously operated as a kids' golf facility has gotten a new owner, new name and new life. The 27.83-acre property at 445 Tarkln Court near Shallotte is now home to Christian Recovery Center Inc .'s newest facility, Bryant's Orchard, as a family retreat and introductory clinical treatment center for men...

A group of fathers decided to buy a new vehicle for a beloved crossing guard after hers broke down. (KTVT, RICHARDSON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CNN)

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– After more than seven years, a marine veteran will call Wilmington his forever home. On Saturday, the “Homes for Our Troops” organization held a special ceremony for Corporal Dominic Davila, a Marine veteran who lost his right foot while serving in Afghanistan. The non-profit...

The State Bureau of Investigation is continuing its investigation into Southport's Parks and Recreation Department with no immediate end in sight. On March 11, the city of Southport announced an investigation that led to the suspension of four city employees and the shutdown of parks and recreation programs and...