Wilmington NC

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 association reports that over 210,000 people in North Carolina are living with the disease, along with 381,000 caregivers. Comedian and actor Trey Kennedy coming...

Flight delays as government shutdown leads to air traffic controller shortages. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says many controllers are calling out sick since they're no longer getting paid. Drivers' videos show medical helicopter crash and its aftermath (no audio) Updated: 2 hours ago. |. A medical helicopter...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Viral sensation and comedian Trey Kennedy is coming to the Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) Wilson Center this February as part of his ‘The Relatable Tour.’. According to CFCC, Kennedy debuted on Vine in 2013, which garnered national attention with comedic skits and observational humor....

$1.5 million bond set for Wilmington man caught with drugs, stolen weapon. The cyclist ran away, leaving the bike behind, which led officers to chase and arrest 46-year-old Victor Campbell. Updated: 3 hours ago. The change comes after Senate Bill 245 was signed into law last week in an effort...

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...

New Hanover County Public Library provides sneak peek of new main library location. The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new library is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 6, at 2 p.m. KC and the Sunshine Band to perform at Wilson Center. Updated: 3 hours ago. A band celebrating 50 years of performing...

PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Pender County officials are warning the public about fake emails impersonating the Pender County Planning and Community Development Department. Officials have received reports of someone impersonating the department and asking for personal information or payments. “We want residents to...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The City of Wilmington is welcoming its new Chief of Staff, Dennis LaCaria. As the new chief of staff, Lacaria will lead initiatives, coordinate across departments and turn strategic vision into results across Wilmington. He previously served as executive director of facilities management...

NEW HANOVER, NC (WWAY) — Cape Fear Parrot Sanctuary has taken in 6 birds rescued from a home in Wilmington. Birds, they say, were no longer being properly cared for. tuary, says owning a parrot takes long-term commitment and planning. “You know, bottom line is, most people can’t keep...

A marine from the Hudson Valley is accused of opening fire at a waterfront bar. Many are dead, more are injured. Hudson Valley Post has learned the suspected gunman, a former marine, grew up in the Hudson Valley. 3 Killed, 8 Wounded In North Carolina Shooting. Three people were killed...