Wilmington NC

Today’s show is From a Poet’s Point of View – featuring artists organized by Speak Ya Peace NC, hosted by Mahlaynee Nicole, aka Carrie Assata, featuring guests Robert Bellamy, AKA Scale Hamhawk da Poet, Makeda Baker, AKA Mama Makeda, and introducing young entrepreneurs — Elijah and Nessie Nash, who are homeschooled...

Wilmington, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington has no shortage of fun New Year’s activities to participate in. The Children’s Museum of Wilmington is preparing their 18th Annual New Year’s Noon on Wednesday, December 31st, from 9am to 12pm. New Year’s Noon is a family-friendly New Year’s celebration, featuring creative...

NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — In the Cape Fear, several hospitals have new visitation restrictions to help prevent the spread of the flu. Novant Health has added visitation restrictions now that the flu has ramped up nationwide. The number of cases is climbing, and this virus can be very...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Downtown bars sit quiet with empty stools, but in just over 24 hours, these same spaces will be packed with people ready to ring in the new year. Cape Fear Community College student Emilia Koke already has her night planned. “I’m probably gonna start the night...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - There are many ways to leave 2025 with a bang, including fireworks. Some fireworks, however, are not permitted for use in North Carolina. Anything that isn’t handheld and leaves the ground can’t be lit. That includes Roman candles, bottle rockets, firecrackers, spinners, and aerial fireworks.

The Wilmington Police Department have identified the victim and suspect in a deadly traffic accident that took place at a bar in Wilmington, North Carolina, in the early hours of Tuesday, December 30. Alec Chambers died at the age of 31 after he was hit by a Jeep while standing near the edge of the […]

SUPPLY, N.C. (WECT) - A Supply man has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after a shooting Monday night. On Dec. 29 at around 9:15 p.m., deputies from the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) responded to a home on Civietown Road and found a man with gunshot wounds. BCSO said the victim was taken to...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A two-vehicle crash involving a pickup truck and a black SUV closed lanes on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge Tuesday evening. Both lanes were initially closed due to debris scattered across the roadway, but one lane has since reopened, according to the bridge tender of the Cape Fear Memorial...

PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Water service will be temporarily out this weekend in Pender Commerce Park, according to Pender Water & Sewer officials. The outage is necessary to allow a contractor to tie into the existing waterline on North Corporate Drive and Acme Way for commercial development, officials said.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Law enforcement is providing a reality check of all you stand to lose if you drive while impaired. Every year, people are reminded not to drink and drive, but many people still do it. Lt. Greg Willett with the Wilmington Police Department is stressing that the risk is never worth it.