Wilmington NC

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Heidi’s Hope for Homeless Animals and Coastal Kia have partnered to host a pet adoption event. Hedi’s Hope for Homeless Animals and Coastal Kia are hosting Woofstock 2025. The event will be held at 6115 Market St in Wilmington. On Sunday, Oct. 12, from 12-4 p.m.

Health services will offer the vaccine to individuals aged six months and older, and a high-dose vaccine to those aged 65 years and older. North Topsail Beach law enforcement is searching for a missing 17-year-old after he was last seen struggling in the water. Man found guilty of triple murder...

CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. — The Town of Carolina Beach has temporarily closed Freeman Park to all vehicular traffic as rough surf, strong winds, and high tides make driving conditions unsafe along the northern end of the island. Coastal Storm Forces Temporary Closure. Town officials announced the decision Thursday...

Big picture solutions are needed. Experts issue warning amid concerning surge in 'mosquito days': 'Second longest streak' first appeared on The Cool Down .

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) Theater Program is inviting the public to its costume sale just in time for Halloween. According to CFCC, the sale will feature a wide variety of costumes and accessories from past theatrical productions. Cash and credit card payments will be...

New Hanover, NC (WWAY) — Newly released 9-1-1 calls are giving us a better understand of what happened after a gas line caused an explosion at the East Carolina Veterinary Center in Wilmington two months ago. In the calls, you hear how one person’s courage may have led to the arrest of the suspect.

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 per hour.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) student who survived a bone marrow transplant is hosting a donation drive this October. On Thursday, Oct. 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Amanda Cooper will host a bone marrow/stem cell donor drive in the Union Station lobby at CFCC’s downtown campus.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Novant Health will be hosting a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) hiring event next week. According to Novant, the event is aimed at connecting attendees with opportunities in healthcare. Hiring leaders will be on-site to conduct interviews. The event is set for Oct. 14 from 4 to...

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Due to inclement weather this weekend, the Town of Wrightsville Beach has made preparations ahead of the storm. Moved blue beach trash barrels back from the dunes. Temporarily removed some benches on the beach. Picked up yellow rescue tubes. Placing sand in front of...