Wilmington NC

Senior Resource Center in need of volunteer drivers for meal deliveries. The Senior Resource Center’s Home Delivered Meals program serves over 700 seniors aged 60 and older, tackling food insecurity and social isolation. Updated: 12 hours ago. According to Police Chief Paul Rockenbach, officers responded to a report...

Wilmington, NC – Drivers and residents in coastal North Carolina should be prepared for minor flooding today as tides rise, with additional storm risks expected Tuesday evening. Low-lying roads near Wilmington, including portions of U.S. 17 and River Road, could see brief water coverage during high tide. Coastal...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A train collided with a tractor trailer early Monday morning, overturning the cement truck near the State Port’s North Gate. The Wilmington Fire Department responded just before 8:00 a.m. and worked to free the driver of the tractor trailer who was pinned in. The...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The 2nd Annual Wilmington Community Baby Shower is set to be held next month. The event is hosted by 4th Trimester Mission, Dr. Lolita Bryant, and Sarah Hess LMFT, and aims to provide families with essential resources. “Our goal is to create a space where moms...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The NAACP New Hanover County Branch is hosting its annual Freedom Fund Banquet next month to raise funds for the organization’s local initiatives, advocacy efforts, and youth programs. The black-tie event’s theme is “Resilient and Rising: Defending Equity, Advancing Freedom,” and will...

Chamber Seeks Businesses For November COASTAL Home & Lifestyle Showcase. Oak Island, NC – The fifth annual Coastal Home & Lifestyle Showcase will be Saturday, November 8th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Middleton Park Pavilion area., 4610 E. Dolphin Drive, Oak Island. Discover the best in home, garden, and coastal living...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The UNCW Athletics Department has announced the addition of a pair of word marks as well as a change to its teal color as it rolls out a brand refresh for the 2025-26 academic year. “The UNCW brand has continued to grow and evolve,” said...

"Hopefully someone will take the job." Residents resort to desperate measures as homes sink with the sand: 'You're just buying time; it's not a fix forever' first appeared on The Cool Down .

HAMPSTEAD, NC (WWAY) — Monday was the first day of school for many students across the Cape Fear, including Pender County, which introduced a new 3-tiered bell schedule. A major topic of discussion during the last school year, the new schedule was put in place to help alleviate a bus driver shortage in the county.

Wilmington's "The Blind Elephant" recently listed as one of "29 Bars of the Year for 2025" by USA Today. This edition of Backyard BBQ features WECT’s Gabe Ross and Jon Barber from Wilmington Grill, as they prepare grilled stuffed peppers. Cape Fear Cooking: Perfect Summer Margarita. Updated: Jul. 8,...