Wilmington NC

PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A Pender County man has pleaded guilty to first-degree statutory rape and first-degree statutory sex offense. According to District Attorney (DA) Jason Smith’s Office, Jorge Salazar-Santiago sexually abused a relative starting when she was in the third grade and continued to physically...

NEW HANOVER CO., N.C. (WECT) - North Carolina has the sixth-highest stroke death rate among U.S. states, with someone dying from one every two hours. That was almost the outcome for one local woman nearly six years ago, but she was saved thanks to the quick actions of first responders.

In response to news that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees from the Raleigh area were taken to the New Hanover County jail, Governor Josh Stein criticized the federal government’s handling of the matter. “People deserve to be safe, and keeping people safe is a top priority, and if there are bad...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization heard a presentation on Wednesday about tolls for a potential replacement for the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. Earlier this year, the state Department of Transportation said tolls are the only feasible option to fund a new bridge....

Training begins in December, and volunteers will work at least four hours a week from late January through April 15.

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around wilmington..

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...

Rocky Point, NC (WWAY)– The Pender County board of adjustment was supposed decide on the appeal of “salty acres park” a controversial Air BNB, that allows people to ride dirt bikes across sixty acres. Neighbors have been clashing with the property’s owner, Chad Nichols, over complaints of...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington City Council approved an ordinance designating the Wilmington Iron Works Building at 201 South Water Street as a Local Historic Landmark. With its new status, major alterations to the exterior would be required to be reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission (“HPC”) for...

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