Wilmington NC

BURGAW, NC (WWAY-TV) — Since March, nearly 40 employees have resigned from Pender County EMS and Fire including four firefighters now seeking jobs with other agencies. The department has also seen its board of director’s dissolve and is set to merge under county operations in July. Assistant Fire...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington City Council voted on a controversial ordinance during Monday’s meeting. After multiple changes and with pushback from a large group of residents, Councilman Luke Waddell’s ‘camping ordinance’ was approved by a 4-3 vote. Waddell introduced the ordinance months ago, but...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Blood is made up of four parts: red cells, white cells, plasma, and platelets. Platelets are cells that help form clots and control bleeding. It’s needed for cancer patients, those with blood disorders, and organ transplants. Vinton Smith is one man taking on a challenge...

The Endowment increases arts funding after pilot program’s success in New Hanover Co. The program would support arts and cultural initiatives to add opportunities, enrich lives and fuel economic growth. $1.5 million bond set for Wilmington man caught with drugs, stolen weapon. Updated: 1 hour ago. The cyclist ran...

The Endowment increases arts funding after pilot program’s success in New Hanover Co. The program would support arts and cultural initiatives to add opportunities, enrich lives and fuel economic growth. $1.5 million bond set for Wilmington man caught with drugs, stolen weapon. Updated: 1 hour ago. The cyclist ran...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Alzheimer’s Association invites residents of New Hanover County and nearby areas to come to Walk to End Alzheimer’s. It will be held at UNCW on Saturday, November 1st. Check-in opens at 9 a.m.; Opening Ceremony at 10 a.m. and the Walk immediately following.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A Wilmington man has been arrested and faces felony charges after officers seized narcotics and a stolen firearm during a late-night arrest. The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) reports that officers were patrolling near South 10th and Queen streets around 8:25 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 6, when...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Endowment is launching an enhanced Arts and Culture Grants Program for next year after the success of the 2025 pilot. The Endowment states that the program aims to support arts and cultural initiatives, creating “more opportunities, enriching lives, and boosting economic growth.”. Last...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The NC Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) has announced drivers without a REAL ID can renew their license online for a second consecutive time. The change comes after Senate Bill 245 was signed into law last week in an effort to reduce wait times at driver license offices statewide.

The U.S. Small Business Administration named Live Oak Bank the most active SBA 7(a) lender, in terms of dollar amount, during its 2025 fiscal year, which ended Sept. 30. Live Oak Bank reclaimed the top spot this year, after dropping to second place during the 2024 fiscal year. The Wilmington-based bank previously...