Wilmington NC

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The driver who caused a head-on crash and injured a Brunswick County deputy has been cited, according to a citation report. The report states that the driver was cited for the following charges:. Reckless driving- wanton disregard. Operation of motor vehicle without insurance....

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The City of Wilmington, Riverlights, and Proximity Watermark officially broke ground on a new roundabout Monday morning. The single-lane roundabout will be built at River Road and Independence Boulevard. In 2022, a traffic analysis was conducted to determine how to handle the increasing volume...

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Robert Lee of Rocky Point knew exactly what he wanted to purchase after winning a $1 million top prize. “I’m going to buy a new set of lawn mower blades,” he laughed. “That’s the only thing we really need.”. Lee...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Following the data breach of PowerSchool, several school districts across North Carolina are now using Infinite Campus to keep track of student data. The 2024 PowerSchool data breach compromised the personal information of millions of students and teachers across North Carolina. Over...

LELAND, NC (WWAY) — A Leland resident will be featured in a Times Square video next month. Zoey Dean is representing the Down Syndrome Community in a National Down Syndrome Society Video Presentation on September 6th. The one-hour video of 500+ photographs includes children, teens, and adults with Down...

NORTH CAROLINA — A man is in custody after authorities say he jumped nearly 60 feet from the Thomas Rhodes Bridge into the Cape Fear River early Sunday morning in an attempt to avoid arrest. According to the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, the incident began around 2 a.m. when the man drove the wrong […] The...

Oak Island Police investigating after man and woman found dead inside home. Oak Island Police are investigating two deaths after a man and woman were found dead in a home Saturday morning. Five people, one dog rescued after boats capsize in Wrightsville Beach. Updated: Aug. 24, 2025 at 12:48 AM...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A rally to support Ukraine was held in downtown Wilmington Sunday evening. The rally was held at Thalian Hall in downtown Wilmington to support and uplift the voices of Ukraine. Attendees gathered to show their support for the country. While war has been raging in...

Lynchburg is searching for a new police chief, upon the news that Ryan Zuidema has accepted the job heading up the police department in Wilmington, N.C. Zuidema will start his new job in Wilmington on Sept. 22. “It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve the Lynchburg community...

COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Southern Commercial Development, LLC (SCD) is closing a railroad crossing in Riegelwood due to an emergency repair. In a news release, SCD stated a surface bend in the rail requires a total closure of the roadway. SR 1846 at Sand Hole Road is closing...