Wilmington NC

Three new traffic lights are needed in northern Brunswick County due to recent growth and safety concerns. The lights will be installed near Leland in the next one to two years as part of the North Carolina Department of Transportation's 2024-2033 State Transportation Improvement Program. The lights will be placed in...

The North Carolina coast is taking center stage in Netflix’s newest drama. “The Waterfront ” dives into the story of a fictional North Carolina family desperately trying to save their fishing empire. In the eight-episode series that premiered June 19, Wilmington and Southport are transformed into “Havenport” — with...

HOLDEN BEACH, N.C. (WGHP) — The body of a missing swimmer from High Point was recovered at Holden Beach on Wednesday, according to the Holden Beach Police Department. On Monday at around 3 p.m., emergency crews responded to a water rescue regarding three people struggling in the water on the east end of Holden Beach....

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Harbor Entertainment Group has announced the ‘Coast 2 Coast Summer Tour’ will be taking place in Wilmington next week. featuring Mike Love will be co-headlining the event at The Pier at Port City Marina. “Our goal is simple: create memorable experiential events, while supporting...

Wilmington, NC – Residents of southeastern North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina are preparing for a mix of thunderstorms and rising temperatures leading into the Juneteenth holiday. A period of unsettled weather will bring scattered thunderstorms, followed by a significant heatwave expected to arrive early...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The City of Wilmington has appointed former Police Chief Ralph Evangelous to serve as Interim Chief beginning June 30 while a nationwide search for the next permanent chief continues. Chief Evangelous brings more than 50 years of law enforcement experience and a deep commitment to...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A man was arrested after a traffic stop on Market Street and Mercer Avenue on June 17. According to the Wilmington Police Department (WPD), police stopped a car at around 9 p.m. for a window tint violation. They also discovered the driver had a warrant out for his arrest.

CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - The Carolina Beach Police Department is warning the public of a Gold Bar Scam, a new version of a Phantom Hacker Scam. According to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, scammers are posing as federal agencies asking to turn their assets into gold bars.

WALLACE, N.C. (WECT) - The North Carolina Appeals Court ruled against the appeal of a 2023 conviction of Marshje Treannah Swinson. Swinson was found guilty of second-degree murder in the shooting of Lonnel Henderson. She was also found guilty of assault after injuring Lonnel’s sister, Shardonnay Langley. Henderson...

Wilmington, NC – Scattered thunderstorms could disrupt Juneteenth celebrations across southeastern North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina, ushering in a period of unsettled weather before a significant heatwave arrives early next week. Heat index values are expected to climb near 101°F on Thursday. According...