Wilmington NC

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A medical detox facility called the NHC Stabilization and Re-entry (STAR) Center will open later in January, according to a release from New Hanover County. The STAR Center at 1605 Robin Hood Road will provide the community with medically assisted detox, crisis stabilization and transitional...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The City of Wilmington announced road closures set to take place the first full week of the new year. Starting Monday, January 5th, work will resume on the Kenan Fountain restoration project at the intersection of Market Street and Fifth Avenue. To allow crews to work safely, traffic control...

SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — The City of Southport announced the death of former Alderman Tom Lombardi. Lombardi served Southport on the Board of Alderman from 2019-2023. Prior to becoming an Alderman, Lombardi was a member of the Beautification Committee and the Board of Adjustment. In a Facebook post, the...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Wilmington Police Department has provided more details on an attempted kidnapping in downtown Wilmington. Daniel Jason Summer, 44, is charged with second degree kidnapping, assault on a child under 12, and resisting arrest. Police say on Friday just before 5:30 p.m., officers with the...

One of North Carolina's delightful coastal destinations is the city of Wilmington. It has all kinds of fun neighborhoods, like Wilmington's historic downtown with its beautiful Riverwalk along the Cape Fear River. But the Riverwalk isn't the only place where you can find fun shops and good food. The Castle Street...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and iconic frontman David Lee Roth is coming to the Wilson Center as part of his 2026 North American tour, “A Night with David Lee Roth.”. The voice of the rock band Van Halen, Roth is known for his...

BURGAW, N.C. (WECT) - The winner of the 2023 Own Your Own competition has opened their restaurant in downtown Burgaw. Patty’s Place had its official ribbon-cutting on Monday. The restaurant made national news before it even opened its doors. Khristen Hunter, head chef and owner of Patty’s Place, won the Own Your Own...

Robby Dow of Bespoke in Wilmington, North Carolina, loves building on flavors in cocktails. For his tequila-mezcal cocktail, chile spice builds on the ginger and the bitter of IPA beer on Campari. “The layering of these provides some beautiful balance, topped off with a smoky pop from the mezcal and tart tropical...

A family stroll through a popular historic district turned into a street brawl when a stranger grabbed their 7-year-old and held her to the ground, according to police in eastern North Carolina. The incident happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, on North Front Street in downtown Wilmington, and a passerby helped...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– Audi Cape Fear, Plastic Ocean Project, and Alliance for Cape Fear Trees teamed up for a mission to walk and clean Abbey Nature Preserve Park. They invited people to embrace the nature of the park and help clean any trash they found. Isabel Shepherd, Executive Director of Alliance for Cape Fear...