Wilmington NC

BUIES CREEK – Campbell dropped a close one 73-68 to UNCW Saturday inside Gore Arena. Campbell had the ball with a chance to tie with 15 seconds left before turning it over and missing their chance to draw even. Campbell falls to 13-15, 7-8 on the year. UNCW improves...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– Craving for coffee? Need that adrenaline rush? The Brooklyn Arts District Coffee Crawl would have been perfect for you. From Brooklyn Cafe to Goat and Compass, several businesses provided coffee, matcha, or espresso to anybody walking around the Brooklyn Arts District. On some shops, music,...

Wilmington wasn't the only place along the Carolina coast seeing a growth spurt in the 1990s. Just across the border in South Carolina, the same was happening in Myrtle Beach, pushing some transportation facilities to capacity. That prompted an official there to propose another airport. According to an article in the...

Jimi Sanchez was sitting on the sidelines of life. The Wilmington resident had gained weight over the years, and at 481 pounds, he was no longer able to do the things he wanted to do. Daily activities, such as tying his shoes and clipping his toenails, had become a challenge. "Even walking short distances to check...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The system that brought patchy rain to the Cape Fear since Friday will morph into a major blizzard centered off the Jersey Shore through Monday. Northeastern North Carolina could get swiped with a little snow with this feature but, here in southeastern North Carolina, it’ll just get cold....

Nestled in the heart of Oak Island, North Carolina, the Old Bridge Diner has become a beloved staple for locals and tourists alike. This cozy diner offers an inviting atmosphere with a nostalgic charm, making it a must-visit breakfast spot by the beach. With a reputation for hearty meals and...

A Wilmington man is facing a serious felony charge after investigators say they found more than a pound of military-style explosive in his possession, the result of a long-running probe that started hundreds of miles away in Florida. New Hanover County authorities say 31-year-old Edward James Timothy Joynt was...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A bicyclist was struck and killed by a vehicle in Wilmington Friday afternoon. The crash occurred in the 6900 block of Market Street near Gordon Road shortly before 4:30 p.m. According to a Wilmington Police Department sergeant at the scene, a red Toyota Tundra was...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened on Carolina Beach Road Saturday night. Police were called to the 3700 block of Carolina Beach Road shortly after 9 p.m.. Upon arrival, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported...

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, North Carolina—On Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, New Hanover County officially dedicated a new fire station at 4860 Castle Hayne Road, marking a major investment in emergency response and firefighter safety for the county’s northern region, the county said in a press release. The 11,500-square-foot...