Wilmington NC

In December, many tenants in Creekwood received alarming letters, indicating that they would now be paying significantly higher rents. WHA has now offered some clarification of what’s going on — and a bit more information about whether the same changes will happen to other properties. The new rates...

HOLDEN BEACH, N.C. (WECT) -Holden Beach Commissioner Tracey Thomas has resigned from the board of commissioners. In an email sent to town leaders on December 19, Thomas wrote, “When I joined this Board, I did so with a commitment to integrity and fiscal responsibility. Regrettably, the actions taken during the first...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A local pizza restaurant that opened after its owner battled a brain tumor will be featured on a popular YouTube show later this month. Inside the kitchen at Wilmington’s Girls with Dough, the crew is hard at work prepping sauce, making dough and crafting pizza.

LELAND, N.C. (WECT) - A vehicle crash has closed one lane on NC-133 near Brunswick Place in Leland, according to NCDOT. The crash occurred on Friday around 3:03 p.m. Officials expect high traffic impact in the area. Motorists should expect delays and consider alternate routes while traveling through the area.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - More than $20 million in public funds across five southeastern North Carolina counties sits in limbo due to vacant state positions, according to new data from a state dashboard tracking job openings. The new long-term state vacancies dashboard, created by the State Auditor’s Office, tracks...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher (NCAFF) will open a location at Independence Mall while the main facility undergoes renovation and expansion. Construction begins Monday, Jan. 12, on Discovery Cove, an 8,000-square-foot facility in the JCPenney Wing between Belk and JCPenney,...

In a state renowned for its rich culinary traditions, one humble, family-owned establishment in Wilmington has emerged as a standout. Casey’s Buffet, a staple of Southern hospitality and comfort food, has been named the best all-you-can-eat buffet in North Carolina by Tasting Table, a prominent national food and...

Developers have submitted plans to build nearly 300 new apartments near The Pointe at Barclay in midtown Wilmington. The project marks the latest joint multifamily venture between Wilmington-based Cameron Management and Charlotte-headquartered real estate firm Childress Klein. The apartments, called Element Barclay...

NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — Cape Fear Community College is bringing “Free Concert Friday” to the Wilson Center. In partnership with The Eagle’s Dare, “Free Concert Friday” is moving indoors for the winter. The goal is to continue to highlight local bands and artists,...

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A crash is impacting traffic in New Hanover County on Friday morning. According to DriveNC, the crash happened on I-140 near mile marker 19 in Wilmington at around 10:19 a.m. The right lane is closed one mile west of Exit 20, said DriveNC. WECT...