Wilmington NC

Some residents in Brunswick County say leaders aren’t doing enough to get them safe water in what one international nonprofit group is calling a human rights “crisis.”

The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is targeting June for a public hearing on the proposed replacement of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, which could be funded as a toll project. The department expects to release a notice with details about the hearing on the project in the next four...

Your First Alert Forecast from Thu. morning, Mar. 19, 2026...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A local charity tennis tournament raised nearly $20,000 in the fight against domestic violence. The 5th annual “Raise A Racquet Against Domestic Violence” tournament raised $18,225 for Domestic Violence Shelter and Services, Inc., organizers announced. Since the event began in 2022, it has...

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...