Wilmington NC

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...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Fit for Fun Center on South 10th Street will be closed for one month due to a renovation project. The City of Wilmington says from Monday, June 30th through Wednesday, July 30th, the indoor children’s play center will be closed for a flooring renovation.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Wilmington Downtown Inc. is teaming up with the City of Wilmington to restore a historic tile mosaic at Bijou Park. According to Wilmington Downtown Inc., the mosaic is one of the last remaining pieces of the original Bijou Theater. Wilmington Downtown Inc. says the restoration project...

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Thunderstorms can pop up at any time during the summer months and that often sends beachgoers scrambling to seek shelter inside. In recent weeks, there have been lots of storms in the Cape Fear and lifeguards at Wrightsville Beach will often leave their lifeguard stands if a lightning...

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - The public is invited to attend an input meeting on a proposed Archery Zone at the Green Swamp Game Land. The 426-acre parcel is directly adjacent to the Swain Tract, which is managed as an Archery Zone. Both tracts are next to the Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Historic Wilmington Foundation (HWF) is holding the Maides Cemetery Plaque Rededication ceremony to celebrate and honor Col. Kathy King. King was passionate about identifying the graves in the community burial ground after her sister Carolyn drowned at Topsail Beach in 1966. The King...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) -Live oak trees are an essential part of Wilmington’s beauty. That’s why cut some down and you’re bound to have pushback. The Haven at Galleria Development site cut down several live oak trees to help place underground utility lines and new sidewalks; upsetting Wilmington tree advocate groups.

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - After a long, heated debate among New Hanover County Commissioners Thursday, county leaders walked away with the next fiscal year’s budget approved, but millions in funding slashed in favor of a lower tax rate. Over recent weeks, county staff presented a range of...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington City Council adopted the FY26 city budget at its meeting on June 17. City staff say the $306.6 million budget includes support for workforce development, public safety, infrastructure, and housing affordability. $2.3 million will be set aside for a range of affordable housing...