Wilmington NC

Last October, I wandered down to the Cape Fear Riverwalk in Wilmington, and honestly, I wasn’t prepared for the magic that awaited me. Golden leaves floated lazily along the water’s edge, and the whole scene looked like someone had taken a paintbrush to the sky and riverbanks. Every...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Heidi’s Hope for Homeless Animals and Coastal Kia are inviting the community to attend Woofstock 2025 this weekend. Trish Arnold with Heidi’s Hope for Homeless Animals was in the studio to talk more about the organization and the upcoming event. Several local animal rescue...

SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — The City of Southport is reminding residents that pre-orders are open for the official Southport specialty license plate. It is $30 for a standard plate and $60 for a customized plate. A minimum of 500 pre-orders is required before our application package can be sent...

Town of Kure Beach looking for contractor proposals on new stormwater project. The Town of Kure Beach is looking for contractors for a new stormwater project. New Hanover Co. leg of the Cycle North Carolina Mountains to Coast ride is canceled. Updated: 7 hours ago. Kure Beach was one of...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. — The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for Coastal Brunswick County through 2 p.m. Saturday, warning residents of minor flooding and road impacts in low-lying areas. Flooding Expected in Low-Lying and Coastal Zones. According to the advisory, up to one...

Two seated officials, Wilmington City Council member Salette Andrews and New Hanover County Board of Education member Judy Justice, are planning to run for county commissioner in 2026.

OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) - Oak Island Beach is temporarily removing some of its Mobi-Mat Extensions. The Town of Oak Island states it will be removing the handicap access extensions at the beach accesses located on Keziah Street and SE 46th Street to prevent the mats from getting damaged by high tides and rough surf.

SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY-TV) — Suspected Southport shooter, Nigel Edge, is expected to appear in court Monday. The marine veteran was wounded in combat and struggled with PTSD. Southport’s Frying Pan and other yacht basin restaurants have reopened for business two weeks after the mass shooting, but preventing further...

WILMINGTON, N.C. — Deputies are searching for a female suspect accused of robbing the State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) near Carolina Beach Road and Sanders Road on Thursday afternoon, according to the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office (NHCSO). Suspect Claimed to Be Armed. Investigators say the woman...

Columbus County distributes 1,000 smoke alarms following deadly fire. Pickleball tournament and fundraiser for Alzheimer’s awareness coming to Leland. Town of Wrightsville Beach takes precautions ahead of flood threat. Wrightsville Beach is expecting 2 to 4 inches of rain, high tides and wind gusts of up to 40 miles...