Wilmington NC

PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) -Pender County Utilities (PCU) is disconnecting water and sewer services for customers with delinquent accounts. PCU began an extension after its mail vendor, Professional Mail Services, closed in May. As of June 24, that extension ends. “We understand the closure of PMS created challenges...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - An advisory from the NC Drought Management Advisory Council (DMAC) states that North Carolina is drought-free for the first time since Oct. 15. Since then, the dry conditions have resulted in significant deficits around the coastal plain. Wilmington had a nearly 15-inch rainfall deficit...

SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — Dogs are often called man’s best friend, and for one Southport man, that bond meant risking his own life. Last week, Bonner Herring jumped into his family’s pond to save his dog, Strike, from the jaws of a large alligator. “I yelled out...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) will be closing a lane on 3rd Street for manhole repairs on Friday, June 20. According to CFPUA, the right-hand, northbound lane of the 1100 block of South 3rd Street will be closed starting at 9 a.m. Traffic...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — As Juneteenth celebrations ring out across the country, many are reminded of what freedom means—not just socially—but also economically. “For me and for a lot of us entrepreneurs here locally, it’s a source of inspiration, it’s a source of redemption,” Girard Newkirk said.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is asking for community assistance in gathering information about a car crash. According to BCSO, the crash happened on Etheridge Road and Cephus Trail in Longwood on June 14 between 9 p.m. and midnight. BCSO is seeking witnesses...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Great to see you this Friday! Summer officially arrives with the solstice at 10:42 PM but the the seasonal feels are already here. Look for temperatures to regularly ping middle and upper 80s to lower 90s for Friday afternoon, and the weekend. Daily rain chances will...

More than 20 locals gathered Thursday evening at a community meeting to discuss a potential conditional rezoning for 2929 Market St., currently the location of the Azalea Inn & Suites. If developers succeed in getting a zoning that allows multifamily development, "affordable" apartments could replace the motel, which...

BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — Thousands of people are expected to show up for the 22nd Annual Blueberry Festival in Burgaw this weekend. The festival will take place on and around Burgaw’s historic courthouse square, located at 100 S Wright Street. The kickoff concert begins Friday at 7 p.m....

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A driver has been cited for a crash that happened at a busy Wilmington intersection that left a motorcyclist in critical condition. The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) told WECT the driver was cited for an unsafe movement violation. The crash happened on South 17th Street and...