Wilmington NC

Five people, one dog rescued after boats capsize in Wrightsville Beach. According to Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue, five people and one dog had to be rescued after two boats capsized. Updated: Aug. 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM EDT. All northbound lanes on U.S. 421 at the Pender County line are...

Two parents in New Hanover County have been arrested and charged with felony child abuse after their 2-month-old infant was hospitalized with devastating injuries earlier this summer. According to the Wilmington Police Department (WPD), officers were called to a local hospital on July 3 after medical staff observed...

OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — Oak Island is moving forward with several new pedestrian safety improvements, including six new crosswalks with flashing signals along East and West Beach Drive. Town Manager Kathryn Adams shared the update during the Town Council meeting on Tuesday, August 12. The first project completed...

(WPDE) — The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for Horry, Georgetown and Brunswick Counties on Friday night. This means you may see flooding in low lying areas between 6 and 10 p.m. The other advisories for high surf and life-threatening rip currents have expired for...

A Point Pleasant man pleaded guilty to attempted murder after nearly strangling a woman last year, leading to serious injuries and a push for a ten-year prison sentence.

Your First Alert Forecast for Friday evening Aug. 22, 2025. Your First Alert Forecast for Thu. evening Aug. 21, 2025. Your First Alert Forecast for Thu. evening Aug. 21, 2025. Wrightsville Beach officials provide update on Hurricane Erin impacts to coast. Updated: Aug. 21, 2025 at 2:17 PM EDT. “It...

PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - All northbound lanes on U.S. 421 at the Pender County and New Hanover County line are reopened, according to a WECT crew on the scene. According to Pender EMS, an 18-wheeler was stuck across the road and was blocking the northbound lanes in the area.

CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - Freeman Park in Carolina Beach is reopening to vehicle traffic tomorrow following Hurricane Erin. According to the Town of Carolina Beach, Freeman Park will reopen at 6 a.m. on Aug. 23. “Lingering effects from Hurricane Erin may continue to cause higher-than-normal tides. Visitors should...

The incident is currently still under investigation by NCSHP. Man charged with hitting pedestrians in Wilmington dies by suicide. Thomas Clay Robinson Jr. was found dead in his home on Aug. 5 and a death certificate was supplied to the District Attorney’s Office. Rocky Point man arrested for alleged...

UNCW Trustee Dr. Jimmy Tate, also a Pender County commissioner, was named chairman of the new certification subcommittee, tasked with making sure the university is in full compliance with the UNC System’s new equality policy. “I think what the local UNCW Board of Trustees hopes to accomplish is to...