Wilmington NC

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - TSA lines at Wilmington International Airport (ILM) are not experiencing significant delays during the partial federal shutdown, airport officials said. “ILM appreciates the TSA workers who are helping keep travel running smoothly,” ILM officials told WECT. ILM is providing lunch weekly for...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is seeking input on ways to increase the efficiency of the nationwide permit program. Nationwide permits cover similar types of work and are issued only when the activity is expected to cause no more than minimal harm to regulated aquatic resources,...

Elected officials in Leland seek to tighten language related to the town’s purchasing guidelines following a highly contentious, well-publicized investigation into one of their own. The Leland Town Council voted Wednesday night to direct the town attorney to consult with the North Carolina Local Government Commission...

HOLLY RIDGE, N.C. (WITN) - A string of car break-ins from early this week is being investigated in Holly Ridge. The Holly Ridge Police Department says they occurred overnight in the Home Place community between Monday and Tuesday. Below is Ring footage of the suspect scoping out several cars in...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)–March 20th is the first day of spring, and many people are ready to embrace warmer weather—especially after the harsh winter the Cape Fear Region experienced. Lots of people are receiving their power bills, and it’s been a real shock for many. Many people, like...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A man was charged after he allegedly assaulted a woman and was stabbed on Thursday, according to the Wilmington Police Department (WPD). According to WPD, officers responded to an injured man at the 4100 block of Market Street on March 19 at about 4:22 p.m. First...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Roads have reopened on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge after a two-vehicle crash caused delays Friday evening, according to the bridge tender. Law enforcement responded to the crash, which happened around 5 p.m. One car was flipped over in the crash. The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Hurricane Helene hit the western part of North Carolina more than a year ago and Wilmington-based photographer Allison Joyce documented the efforts of residents trying to recover and rebuild. While Joyce is actually camera-shy and would not speak with WWAY on camera, she told us...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Wilmington Police Department held a press conference earlier today to showcase new body armor they received for one of their K9 officers. K9 Kraken is the newest addition to the WPD family. He received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a donation from non-profit Vested Interest...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s SUN Bucks program is back for 2026, according to the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina.