Wilmington NC

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington police say a device found Friday morning at an apartment complex was determined to be a potential explosive, prompting a large response from the department’s bomb squad and federal agents. Officers were called shortly after 9:15 a.m. to the 2900 block of Midtown...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The first phase of a study aimed at better understanding the impact of noise on communities living near Wilmington International Airport was made public on Wednesday. On Wednesday night, an aircraft called the Omega Tanker took off from ILM. Used for mid-air refueling for military...

NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) —Kayne Darell is the founder of Save Sledge Forest. In this film ‘The Last Forest’ she describes how the area is a natural phenomenon and that a new housing development is threatening what she calls a ‘biodiverse heaven.’. “They actually were going...

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has led the operation, which has yielded 250 arrests across North Carolina this week.

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) – The Southport Marsh Walk in North Carolina holds a lot of memories for families coming from near and far. But for one family, it is a place they will forget. That family is now sharing their story of tragedy and redemption. The Southport Marsh...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Transportation officials presented two potential options for replacing the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, based on a toll scenario that would charge drivers $2 per trip over the bridge. The North Carolina Turnpike Authority shared the options Wednesday with the Wilmington Metropolitan Planning...

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office (NHCSO) is looking for 13-year-old Ashlin Cooper. She was last seen on Nov. 20 at 3 Twin Oaks Dr in Castle Hayne wearing a black top and light-colored pants, according to NHCSO. Cooper is 5 feet 3...

Thanksgiving is one of the highlights of the year, a celebration of family, friends, and food. But there’s another reason so many folks love this holiday: the leftovers. When you consider all the time, effort, and love put into the meal, it’s only natural to want to enjoy these dishes over the next few days. […]

An official on scene told WECT that a man jumped out of a vehicle and ran during a routine traffic stop near Wilmington Christian Academy.

At a coffee shop Tuesday night, 30 people gathered to discuss what they’ve learned from their reading, and to pose questions for a panel scheduled for early December. The book is called There is No Place For Us: Working and Homeless in America. The author, Brian Goldstone, spent years following families in Atlanta...