Wilmington NC

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WBTV) - A new series set and filmed in a North Carolina city will debut at the start of September. “The Runarounds” -- which is set in Wilmington -- will launch on Amazon Prime Video on Sept. 1. The show was created by Jonas Pate -- the...

Man accused of crime spree across four North Carolina counties arrested. CCSO states in a press release that the arrest followed an investigation that began on Aug. 25, after deputies responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in Bolton near N.C. 211. Wilmington woman sentenced to life in prison...

The event will provide education and awareness about the realities of overdose. NEW DETAILS: Wilmington Police hold press conference about man accused of drugging teens’ ice cream. Updated: 10 hours ago. Yokeley allegedly put pills containing narcotics in the Dairy Queen blizzards given to the teens. Canadian man...

OAK ISLAND, N.C. – A veteran pilot is counting his blessings after being pulled from the wreckage of a sunken plane following a harrowing emergency water landing near Oak Island Pier earlier this month. Engine Failure Mid-Flight. The pilot, identified as Mark Finkelstein, had been flying his single-engine aircraft...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Independence Mall in Wilmington was recently bought by the company 4th Dimensions. The new owners say they were attracted to the location and saw potential in the business. This mall has been around since 1979 and underwent major construction to add a food court and...

The August 19 North Carolina building explosion is more than a stark reminder of infrastructure vulnerability. The dramatic explosion in Wilmington is thanks to 46-year-old Jason Lee Beach, who, reports say, crashed his vehicle into a gas main while allegedly driving under the influence. DUIs usually start with a...

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - An accident that happened in front of a Walgreens caused delays, according to the Southport Police Department (SPD). SPD reports the vehicle accident occurred on N. Howe Street. Police say one person involved was transported to the hospital. SPD had to close part of the road...

Wilmington is seeking proposals for the design, fabrication and installation of a permanent public artwork commemorating the historic city’s significant role in the American Revolution. The city invites professional artists or artist teams to submit proposals between Sept. 1 and Oct. 31. Submittals should reflect the...

NORTH CAROLINA (WWAY) — Starting Monday, local recreational anglers will be able to donate flounder carcass’ to science for the chance to win a prize. The NC Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries will be collecting flounder carcasses to be used for research. Anglers who...

CASTLE HAYNE, NC — Cape Fear Community College will host a Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony on Thursday, September 11, to honor the victims, survivors, and first responders of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. at CFCC’s North Campus Safety Training Center, located...