Wilmington NC

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Several government offices across the region are announcing closures ahead of the winter storm. Due to the snow and extreme cold moving into the area on Saturday, New Hanover County officials are closing all government offices, facilities, attractions and the landfill. Officials said the...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Emergency crews across southeastern North Carolina are preparing for longer response times and modified protocols as snow is expected to impact the region this weekend. Pender County Fire and EMS Chief Mark Haraway said road conditions are his primary concern as the department prepares for...

WILMINGTON, NC — Avenue B is now in a soft opening phase at 723 North 4th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401, offering weekend service ahead of a grand opening planned for March 21, co-owner Tabrina Watson told Business Debut. The cocktail bar sits in the Brooklyn Arts District and is...

North Carolina knows how to do buffets right. From the mountains to the coast, you’ll find tables piled high with comfort food, seafood, and flavors that stick with you long after the meal ends. Whether you’re craving smoky barbecue, crispy fried chicken, or fresh-caught shrimp, the state’s buffet scene...

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — New Hanover County says they are aware of fake emails impersonating Planning and Land Use staff. The emails request wire transfer payments for development application fees. The county says these emails are a scam. Residents are asked not to respond nor send payment.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - New Hanover County Emergency Management Director Steven Still held a briefing to discuss the winter storm that will impact the area starting Saturday, Jan. 31. The briefing was at 2 p.m. in the Emergency Operations Center lobby. Viewers can watch the livestream on WECT.com, the WECT...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– “The name of the exhibit is Transient Neighbors,” said Randy Nieves, an artist in Wilmington who has a favorite subject—one that is rarely captured on canvas. “Today they are here, tomorrow they are somewhere else. We have an address. If you look at...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing juvenile who was reported missing on Friday, Jan. 30. 16-year-old Ayden Christian Rayl was last seen around midnight lying on a sofa at a residence on Camelia Drive...

Meteorologists say the bulk of the snowfall should occur late Saturday into early morning Sunday, tapering off after that. As of Friday morning, the National Weather Service had very high confidence (99%) in at least two inches of snowfall in Wilmington and Southport and fairly high confidence (84%) in at least four...

The comp plan has been in the works for a year and a half, and county commissioners just recently got a finalized draft. They’ll have a hearing about it on Monday, where they can hear from the public about it directly. But several commissioners have said they won’t hold a vote yet because there’s so much to read and...