Wilmington NC

LYNCHBURG, VA (WSET) — For the first time since announcing his retirement from Lynchburg Police, ABC 13 is hearing from Chief of Police Ryan Zuidema. Zuidema has been with the Lynchburg Police Department for nearly 29 years. He isn't getting out of law enforcement, but rather moving to Wilmington,...

The incident is currently still under investigation by NCSHP. Bladen County man convicted of sex offenses involving a child. According to the District Attorney’s Office, Dixon exploited a relationship with a family member to gain access to the victim. Man charged with hitting pedestrians in Wilmington dies by suicide.

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - Taking a ride out to his sailboat Sparrow, anchored at Wrightsville Beach, is something 18-year-old Finn Bell has done hundreds of times. “This is my second home, this is the home I like a little more,” said Bell. But for the first time, Bell...

(The Center Square) – Implementation of a compliance plan and a fine are being required of a North Carolina radio station by the Federal Communications Commission. Ownership of WBPL, known also as Wilmington Catholic Radio on 93.1 FM, will pay a $2,000 fine through terms of a consent decree. Published reports say...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Brunswick Beer Xchange is hosting a Community Cookout and First Responder Appreciation Day in conjunction with a fundraising event to benefit a 9-11 memorial. It takes place at Sunday, August 24th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The business says the supports the Ringfinnan...

A driver is facing a slew of charges after crashing into a North Carolina veterinary clinic, rupturing a gas line and causing an explosion that injured three firefighters, authorities said. The Wilmington Police Department said 46-year-old Jason Lee Beach has been charged with DWI-felony serious injury; possession of...

PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Otis, an 11-month-old beagle from the Pender County Humane Society, is looking for his forever home. According to the rescue, he is playful, curious, and food-motivated. He is neutered, potty trained, crate trained, up to date on all his vaccines, and heartworm negative. Those interested...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) -A Wilmington man has pleaded guilty to kidnapping charges after pointing a gun at another man. 31-year-old Antonial Lemarc White was arrested on Oct. 8 at around 11:30 p.m. on Meares Street. According to police, White ordered a man visiting a home to leave with him and...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — New Hanover High School is wrapping up a year-long renovation project ahead of the first day of class on Tuesday. Last year, the century-old high school began an $8 million renovation to save the historic main building on Market Street. 16 classrooms and 10 offices...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A man charged with allegedly hitting pedestrians in downtown Wilmington has died by suicide, according to the district attorney’s office. 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.