Wilmington NC

Leland had a serious budget fight two years ago when the tax rate jumped by 17%. After that public pushback, the town tried to be more transparent about the budget. That’s why there was a public forum last week where residents could ask specific questions — and they did, for several hours.

A memorial for Edilberto Espinoza Sierra stands in downtown Wilmington on March 14, 2026. Edilberto, 21, was shot and killed by Wilmington Police Department officers in a downtown parking garage during the early morning hours of March 8, 2026. The family is calling for an investigation and release of information...

BOILING SPRING LAKES, NC (WWAY) — An investigation into a house fire in Boiling Spring Lakes is underway. Around 4 am Sunday, the Boiling Spring Lakes Fire Rescue, Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department, and Brunswick County EMS responded to a house fire in the 100 block of Sigman Road.

Willie Nelson & Family will return to the road in April for their first headlining tour dates of 2026. The six-show swing through the Southeast and Texas will feature support from Alabama singer-songwriter Drayton Farley on most dates [get tickets]. Nelson’s touring year will kick off on Wednesday, April 22nd,...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Stay alert Monday, and be prepared to seek shelter for possible severe weather watches and warnings from the National Weather Service. Even in between scattered showers, storms, and squalls, your First Alert Forecast is bumpy with southwest winds regularly gusting to the 30s, 40s and 50s mph.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Wagon Tails Farm Rescue (WTFR) will be offering pet vaccinations in the Wilmington area this weekend. The rescue will be hosting a clinic offering various vaccines and services, including:. Distemper vaccine for dogs and cats (free) Rabies vaccine for dogs and cats ($10) Bordetella vaccine...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina is hosting a pop-up market in Wilmington this week. According to organizers, families can choose from a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, snacks and beverages. There are no residency or ID requirements. “More than 33,000 people...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Rock band Cheap Trick will perform at the Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College this summer as part of its All Washed Up Tour. The band is scheduled to take the stage Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 7 p.m., according to an announcement from the Wilson Center.

While a parkway was on its way to easing Market Street traffic in the 1990s, plans for another loop north of Wilmington were also taking shape. According to an article in the March 15, 1995, Wilmington Morning Star, the state finished a study on two routes for a highway connecting Interstate 40 and U.S. 421. The road...

The City of Southport has shut down its Parks and Recreation Department. All department facilities, buildings, and the local Senior Center are closed indefinitely following an investigation into "financial irregularities." The closure comes after a forensic accounting firm uncovered the appearance of missing funds,...