Wilmington NC

Startup Avelo Airlines has added its second nonstop destination from Dulles Airport with flights to coastal Wilmington, North Carolina, but has canceled plans for nonstops to Charlotte. The twice weekly flights to Wilmington operate Mondays and Fridays on Boeing 737 aircraft. It is the only nonstop to Wilmington from...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - After Wilmington officially hit the 90s Tuesday and Wednesday- some of the highest metrics so far in 2025! - continue to stay cool and hydrated the best you can Thursday. Your First Alert Forecast stocks very toasty high temperatures in the lower and middle 90s, stressful heat index values...

North Carolina officials euthanized a 12-foot alligator after it injured a young girl swimming in Lake Waccamaw, noting the unusual but non-predatory nature of the rare encounter.

Three new traffic lights are needed in northern Brunswick County due to recent growth and safety concerns. The lights will be installed near Leland in the next one to two years as part of the North Carolina Department of Transportation's 2024-2033 State Transportation Improvement Program. The lights will be placed in...

The North Carolina coast is taking center stage in Netflix’s newest drama. “The Waterfront ” dives into the story of a fictional North Carolina family desperately trying to save their fishing empire. In the eight-episode series that premiered June 19, Wilmington and Southport are transformed into “Havenport” — with...

HOLDEN BEACH, N.C. (WGHP) — The body of a missing swimmer from High Point was recovered at Holden Beach on Wednesday, according to the Holden Beach Police Department. On Monday at around 3 p.m., emergency crews responded to a water rescue regarding three people struggling in the water on the east end of Holden Beach....

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Harbor Entertainment Group has announced the ‘Coast 2 Coast Summer Tour’ will be taking place in Wilmington next week. featuring Mike Love will be co-headlining the event at The Pier at Port City Marina. “Our goal is simple: create memorable experiential events, while supporting...

Wilmington, NC – Residents of southeastern North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina are preparing for a mix of thunderstorms and rising temperatures leading into the Juneteenth holiday. A period of unsettled weather will bring scattered thunderstorms, followed by a significant heatwave expected to arrive early...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The City of Wilmington has appointed former Police Chief Ralph Evangelous to serve as Interim Chief beginning June 30 while a nationwide search for the next permanent chief continues. Chief Evangelous brings more than 50 years of law enforcement experience and a deep commitment to...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A man was arrested after a traffic stop on Market Street and Mercer Avenue on June 17. According to the Wilmington Police Department (WPD), police stopped a car at around 9 p.m. for a window tint violation. They also discovered the driver had a warrant out for his arrest.