Wilmington NC

Ben Schachtman: Welcome back, Kelly. Kelly Kenoyer: Thanks Ben. KK: That’s right! And they kicked it off with a few pretty interesting developments. It certainly is clear that the new makeup of council is a lot more progressive, and policies are likely to shift in the city accordingly. BS:...

KURE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Fort Fisher State Historic Site invites the public to mark the 161st anniversary of the fort’s capture in the Civil War. The site will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on January 17 with events scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

When a North Carolina buffet earns thousands of glowing reviews, you know there is something special behind those serving pans. Casey’s Buffet in Wilmington has become a ritual for locals and road trippers who crave classic Southern comfort done right. From crispy fried chicken to slow-smoked barbecue and a...

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - The suspect in the September mass shooting that happened in Southport has been indicted, according to court records. Nigel Edge was arrested on Sept. 28 for the shooting at American Fish Company that resulted in three deaths and multiple injuries. Court records said that Edge was...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A fire at the College Road Early Childhood Center in Monkey Junction Thursday evening prompted officials to cancel school Friday as they assess the building. The alarm came in at 8:15 p.m. and was upgraded to a structure fire due to haze in the building, according...

A woman has been arrested in Massachusetts for alleged fraud targeting a resident in Brunswick County.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Close to 100 people gathered downtown Thursday night for a vigil honoring Renee Nicole Good, a woman shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday. Attendees at the Wilmington vigil said they felt called to speak out against what...

BOILING SPRING LAKES, N.C. (WECT) - The city honored five police officers who responded to a deadly mass shooting at American Fish Company in Southport last September. Nigel Edge is accused of opening fire from a boat on patrons at the riverside bar. The shooting left three people dead and injured six others.

A man is being treated for severe injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Wilmington. The incident happened on the 1800 block of Market Street on Jan. 7 around 6:50 p.m., according to a news release from the Wilmington Police Department. The man was in the roadway when he was struck, according to the release....

If you've kept up with Pender County news lately, then you know a lot of development is happening. And even if you haven't kept up, it isn't hard to come to that conclusion. Take a drive through Pender County and you'll see new construction sites popping up everywhere. The way 2026 is shaping up, it won't be much...