Here are the “Mail By” dates so your gifts arrive before December 25
The United States Postal Service has announced deadlines for shipping your packages so they arrive before December 25.
Surf City firefighters respond to early-morning house fire
SURF CITY, NC (WWAY) — Fire crews were called to a home in the 100 block of Key Largo Drive in Hampstead early Wednesday morning after reports of an active structure fire, according to the Surf City Fire Department. When firefighters arrived, they found heavy fire coming from the...
Seventh annual pumpkin collection turns seasonal waste into compost
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The North Carolina Composting Council’s Coastal Composting Chapter will kick off its second round of the seventh annual pumpkin collection event in New Hanover County next week. According to the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, residents can bring pumpkins to participating...
Restaurant in downtown Wilmington opens its door during Thanksgiving
Wilmington, NC (WWAY)– Most restaurants closed their doors for Thanksgiving, but an exception was found in downtown Wilmington. The Fork ‘N’ Cork hosted its second annual “Cluster Fork”. This fairly new tradition invited anybody who might be spending the holiday alone to come by and...
See famous people who were born or have lived in Wilmington
With the amount of filming that takes place in the Wilmington area, we get our fair share of celebrities in town from time to time. But Wilmington also can boast about famous people who are from here or have lived here. The list include actors, athletes, broadcasters, musicians and more. Here are a few of those...
Is the Theory About Box Drains Outdated with the New Focus on ‘The Solution...
The recent shift in focus towards the "solution channel" in the ongoing treasure hunt has sparked a lively debate among the audience. Previously, the concept of box drains was a hot topic, with many speculating they were part of a complex system designed to safeguard the hidden treasure. However, with the spotlight...
WRAAP announces seventh annual Cruisin for Kids charity car raffle
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Wilmington’s Residential Adolescent Achievement Place (WRAAP) is holding its seventh annual ‘Cruisin for Kids’ Charity Car Raffle. According to WRAAP, the raffle supports nonprofits and community-based organizations nationwide. Raffle tickets are $10. Participants do not have to be present...
Porters Neck community launches ‘Harvest for Heroes’ to serve Thanksgiving meals to local firefighters
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — Lots of people in the Porters Neck community are coming together this Thanksgiving to honor local firefighters with a county-wide — “Harvest for Heroes” — feast. The initiative will provide full holiday meals to all eight New Hanover County firehouses,...
Performed to the Melody of ‘Let It Be’
In a humorous twist on the Beatles classic "Let It Be", a social media user has crafted a parody song about Rick Lagina, a prominent figure in the treasure hunting community. The song, shared on Reddit, humorously criticizes Lagina's treasure hunting methods, referring to them as "bullshit". The song has sparked a...
Turkeys Away! A WKRP Thanksgiving Rewatch Spectacular
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - “As God as my witness... I thought turkeys could fly.” - Do you remember that classic T.V. sitcom moment? If so, have we got a Thanksgiving treat for you. Join WECT’s Scott Pachilis and rewatch the now iconic “WKRP in Cincinnati” holiday episode “Turkeys...
