Wilmington Riverfest returns to downtown for 46th year
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) — The Wilmington Riverfest returned for its 46th year in downtown this weekend. The two-day event kicked off Saturday morning with a street fair and the celebration continued with a car show, live music, food trucks and a drone show Saturday night. Hundreds of people walked...
For July, the winner is Bailey Ocker from Wilmington, for their photo “Bridge to...
Melissa Mason, the New Hanover County School Board chair, said this decision has been a long time coming. The free, public event is set for Oct. 4 at Fort Fisher State Historic Site. Second Cape Fear marathon & half-marathon to be held on Bald Head Island. Updated: 16 hours ago.
MED Week kicks off in Cape Fear to celebrate and support minority businesses
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — An event was held in the WWAY event center Friday to kick off a week celebrating minority businesses in the Cape Fear Region. Minority Enterprise Development week or MED week, is filled with networking opportunities and workshops. Friday’s private event for business leaders and council...
Fort Fisher historic site marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War...
KURE BEACH — Fort Fisher State Historic Site will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II with a special event today. To mark the anniversary, a military vehicle convoy will travel from Fort Fisher to Kure Beach and back starting at 9 a.m. At the site, military and civilian re-enactors will set up...
First Alert Forecast: warm start, cool finish to week ahead
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Warm high pressure should support daily high temperatures in the lower, possibly middle, 80s through Wednesday. The next cold front will usher cooler 70s back Thursday and Friday. Sunday’s rip current risk is moderate - locally high for New Hanover County beaches. In the tropics,...
Silent Witness Exhibit held for victims who lost their lives to domestic violence
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - It’s a shocking number: 12 million people are victims of domestic violence every year in the United States. One local organization is trying to bring awareness to an ongoing effort to lower that number. The Domestic Violence Shelter and Services organization hosted what they’re calling a...
Southport boat tours resume after deadly shooting
SOUTHPORT, N.C. — Nearly a week after a deadly shooting at a Southport waterfront pub, some businesses are starting to reopen. Southport Water Tours welcomed visitors back Friday. The business, which is located steps from American Fish Company, halted tours after Saturday’s shooting. “It just didn't really feel...
Non-profit no longer pursuing Sledge Forest conservation project
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A nonprofit has announced it will cease its efforts to protect Sledge Forest in New Hanover County. Unique Places to Save, a nonprofit in North Carolina focused on land and water conservation, announced that its application for funding from the North Carolina Land and Water Fund...
NHC school board votes on updated public engagement rules, NHHS rebuild plan
Strategic plan changes to come, no more references to DEI. Superintendent Dr. Christopher Barnes said the district is continuing work on revamping the strategic plan that would run from 2027 to 2031. Barnes said they’re working on the pillars of academic achievement, safe and supportive learning and working...
Wilmington Riverfest returns this weekend with food, fun, and more
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Riverfest will be going on tomorrow and Sunday in downtown Wilmington. This year’s event includes vendors, food trucks, and a drone show tomorrow night along the riverwalk. The hours for the street fair tomorrow are 10 am to 7 pm and on Sunday from...
