Wilmington NC

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - According to the New Hanover County Director of Transportation, 100 cars ran a stopped school bus in just one day during the previous school year. Thousands of school buses are now back on the road. Debbie Trafton, the Director of Transportation for New Hanover County Schools, says year...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Following a cold front: enjoy a period of low rain chances, morning temperatures in the cool 60s, and afternoon readings in the pleasant 70s and 80s from Tuesday right through the rest of the week. Below normal temperatures stick around into Labor Day weekend but we will see a risk of some...

According to the New Hanover County Director of Transportation, 100 cars ran a stopped school bus in just one day last school year. Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help finding suspect involved in shooting near Cape Fear Memorial Br. Updated: 8 hours ago. The incident happened at the base...

According to Police Chief Paul Rockenbach, officers responded to a report of a shooting at 316 West Burkhead Street around 11:30 Sunday night. “We have a renewed spirit right now at New Hanover because of these renovations,” said Sutton. Boil water advisory issued for residents near Riegelwood. Updated: 10...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A man who was arrested after he jumped off the Thomas Rhodes Bridge to escape arrest made his first court appearance on Monday. According to the investigating officer, 29-year-old Curtis Heskett drove the wrong way on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge and hit another car around 2 a.m. on Aug....

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Feast Down East has announced that Fall Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Box subscriptions are now open for residents to pick up locally grown produce. “Community members can enjoy fresh, local, and seasonal products from multiple small to mid-size farms across southeastern North...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The N.C. Center for Missing Persons is asking for the public's help searching for a missing man believed to be suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's. A Silver Alert has been issued. James "Jim" Ingram Mullis, 76, and the person who reported him missing were traveling from...

SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — The Southport Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying a person they say caused serious injuries to an officer Saturday night. The officer was involved in a vehicle pursuit of a motorcyclist on East Moore Street around 8:15 p.m. The pursuit continued to...

Wilmington, with its historic downtown, lively waterfront, and Southern beach-town charm, is a must-visit spot for anyone who loves barbecue—especially of the Carolina variety. Here, smoke meets seafood, vinegar sauce reigns, and family-run joints are the real backbone of the community. There’s a distinct Eastern...

SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — A business owner in Southport is at a loss after the city has repeatedly blocked his opening. Back in March, Nicholas Chism began renovating a space he intended make his new tattoo shop—Feros Ferio Ink. After getting a health inspection, fire permit, and paying...