Wilmington NC

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Kids of all different abilities came together at Wilmington’s Legion Stadium to celebrate inclusivity at the New Hanover County Special Olympics. Athletes participated in activities like dancing and soccer across six different stations during the fall games. Over the past two weeks, more...

WILMINGTON, N.C. – A pair of sophomore golfers are tied for fifth place at The Landfall Tradition, while the University of Kentucky women’s golf team is in a share of second place out of 18 teams after the first round Friday. Playing at the Landfall Country Club in...

No. 5 Wake Forest is currently tied for seventh place, three strokes off the lead after one round at the Landfall Tradition in Wilmington, N.C. Graduate student Morgan Ketchum leads the team with a T5 finish at two under par, recording five birdies and a clean front nine. Sophomore Chloe Kovelesky sits at T22 after...

Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near wilmington.

Novant Health (Winston-Salem, N.C.) is planning to expand with a new hospital in Leland, N.C., according to wect.com. Certificate of Need (CON) applications have been submitted for Novant Health Leland Medical Center, which will house 20 beds, a 24/7 emergency department (ED) with 10 observation beds, five procedure...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Carolina Beach Fire Department (CBFD) is hosting its annual barbecue fundraiser. Funds will support the Carolina Beach Firefighters Association. Plates are $12 and will include barbecue, beans, slaw, hush puppies, and a drink, according to the Town of Carolina Beach. The fundraiser is...

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will hold Souped Up Saturdays on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 2 to 5 p.m. The event will include classic cars and food. The event is organized with Hope For Hallies on Angels Wings, Scouts Troop 493 Brookhaven, and Elite Speed Tour. Attendees are encouraged to donate canned...

ASH, N.C. (WECT) - A semi-truck is reportedly causing traffic delays on Highway 130 on Friday. The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) stated the truck is disabled and blocking both lanes of the highway near Virginia Road. A towing service is expected to remove the truck at approximately 6:40...

SURF CITY, N.C. (WNCN) — A massive house fire at the North Carolina coast destroyed one island home, damaged four others, and sent thick black smoke into the sky Saturday afternoon, according to the town of Surf City. The blaze was reported around 5:30 p.m. in the north end of Surf City, which is located […]

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — John Banks, on the right, is the stepbrother of Randy Stewart Jr, pictured on the left. “You know, I’m very sad. I was shocked,” said Banks. Randy Jr., who owned Stewart Enterprises Locksmith Service, was attending a service call at the home...