Wilmington NC

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...

Evangelous spent 50 years in law enforcement, leading the Wilmington Police Department from 2004 to 2020, and still serves as an active reserve officer. According to Wilmington Downtown Inc., the mosaic is one of the last remaining pieces of the original Bijou Theater. Man arrested and charged after flash drive...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Fire Department (WFD) and New Hanover County Fire Rescue (NHCFR) are inviting the community to a free event centered on Fire Igniting Readiness, Emergency Preparedness, and Safety (F.I.R.E.S). WFD says the day will be filled with hands-on activities, demonstrations, and safety...

A state wildlife investigation is underway after an alligator injured a 12-year-old girl Friday at Lake Waccamaw, but an expert said Tuesday that the incident doesn’t appear to be an attack. “Although the alligator’s behavior was unusual, it was not predatory in nature,” N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission biologist...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A law enforcement presence has been reported at a convenience store in Wilmington on Wednesday morning. The incident is happening at the Prince Mini Mart on Princess Place Drive. According to WECT crews on the scene, one man has been detained in handcuffs. WECT has reached...

“Our hearts go out to the victim’s family during their time of mourning,” HBPD said in a press release. Man arrested and charged after flash drive containing explicit photos of children found at park. Updated: 9 hours ago. Authorities charged him with two counts of second-degree sexual exploitation...