Wilmington NC

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - City of Wilmington officials are putting together a workshop with the N.C. Department of Justice to help protect seniors from financial exploitation. Residents can register for an interactive, hands-on Senior Scam Prevention Workshop that will put participants through real-world scam...

NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — That’s what happens when you drop a frozen turkey into a bat of boiling peanut oil. New Hanover County Fire and Rescue demonstrated what could go wrong when ice cold meets red hot. “The most common mistake would be trying to fry a...

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — On Wednesday a Pender County man admitted to sexually abusing a relative. Jorge Salazar-Santiago pled guilty to first degree statutory rape and first-degree statutory sex offense. Santiago was sentenced to prison by a Wayne County judge for 20 to 29 years. According to the...

Wilmington, North Carolina – A warm, humid breeze settled over Wilmington early Saturday as low clouds drifted along the Cape Fear River, signaling an unsettled pattern ahead of the busy Thanksgiving travel surge. With drivers already hitting the roads toward I-40, US-17, and nearby coastal corridors, today’s...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – Local law enforcement shared a wish list with the state after meeting with Governor Josh Stein. Stein met with local law enforcement to discuss various needs within their agencies. The law enforcement roundtable was one of many across the state with Stein. Each agency shared the current...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – Federal scientists are confirming whether a Canadian goose from the Wilmington area was found positive with the avian flu. The bird was found in a small pond behind a local residence. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission said testing could take two to five weeks for a final...

After previously denying a proposed plan and being served a civil complaint , Brunswick County approved a residential development near one of its coastal towns. The Brunswick County Planning Board on Nov. 10 approved site plans for Sailor's Haven, adding nearly 300 single family homes on the two-lane Seaside Road...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College has announced two high-profile performances coming to its stage in 2026: country superstar LeAnn Rimes and comedian Daniel Tosh. Rimes will bring her 30 Years of Blue: The Voice, The Journey, The Truth tour to the Wilson...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A new Wilmington restaurant is cooking good food and dishing out a side order of hope. “Zeke Smash” located on 17th street, specializes in smash burgers, fries, and cheese curds. Owner Kyle Nelson says he wants patrons to eat, with purpose. He’s donating five...

PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The North Carolina Fire Marshals Association (NCFMA) has announced the appointment of Pender County Fire Marshal Amy Burton as its Eastern Region Director. According to NCFMA, upon the start of her term on Jan. 1, Burton will be the first woman ever to hold this...