Wilmington NC

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Over 130 cast and crew members will be at a Market Street hotel next week to film for the new TV series “RJ Decker.”. The RJ Decker production team received a city filming permit to shoot at The Suites on Market on Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

These days, the foot of Market Street — as the intersection of Water and Market streets next to the Cape Fear River in downtown Wilmington has long been known — is ground zero for tourist activity. During nice weather visitors mill around holding ice cream cones from Kilwins or take selfies in front of " Southern...

Upgrades to critical infrastructure needed for emergency response and communication could be on the way for some Brunswick County residents. Brunswick County has received plans to build new telecommunication towers in the county, potentially boosting cellular service for thousands of residents. Some Brunswick...

Walking into The Copper Penny feels like discovering a secret treasure hiding in plain sight. Everyone talks about their onion rings, but nobody quite captures what makes them legendary until you taste one yourself. Located at 109 Chestnut St, Wilmington, this energetic saloon has built a cult following that extends...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY-TV) – The Brunswick County Schools Board green lit a request on Tuesday to expand its virtual academy opening it up to homeschool and private school students in the district. The board voted unanimously to expand the “Brunswick Virtual Academy.” The academy previously only served students...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WWAY) — The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing runaway juvenile. Natayah M. McCree was last seen at West Brunswick High School this morning, Feb.17, and did not get on the bus to come home. She does not have a cell phone, and she may...

EXPECT TRAFFIC DELAYS 6:00 - 8:00 AM. The Novant Health Wilmington Marathon event is scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2026. The race includes a 13.1 mile (half marathon) and a 26.2 mile (full marathon) run event with approximately 3,500 participants. Normal traffic flow on Wrightsville Beach will be disrupted...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - With the next cold front several days away, your First Alert Forecast’s temperatures are on the up! Tuesday nights lows will sink to the middle and lower 40s, and Wednesday’s numbers should fare milder with highs around 74 in the Port City, 76 inland, and 68 along the water.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. North Carolina’s coast wakes up under a low gray ceiling, with patchy fog drifting across bridges and marsh roads near the Cape Fear River. Headlights reflect off damp pavement along U.S. 17 and Market...

WINNABOW, NC (WWAY) — This Week’s Pet Pal is Bumble, a 4-month-old Shepherd/Terrier mix. Paws Place Dog Rescue say she’s loving, and wants nothing more than to be by your side. She loves cuddles, gentle pets, and showering her humans with puppy kisses. They also call her...