Wilmington NC

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Reba Miller relocated to Wilmington from Johnson County to start over, and she’s not navigating the transition alone. “Having a social worker behind your back can help you get through it all,” Miller said. Tucked away in the downtown library, LeCretia Keith works as...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Applications are now open for Wilmington citizens to see how local leaders decide to shape the city’s future. Participants will get an inside look at how the local government actively supports the community every day through the Wilmington 101 citizens academy. “From infrastructure and...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – There is a peace that many birds like the brown pelican and white ibis find along the Cape Fear River. Lindsay Addison, a biologist with the Audubon Society, an organization that protects birds and their habitats, said 30% of the state’s coastal waterbirds nest on the Cape Fear River. But...

With seasonal ingredients sourced from nearby farms, The Green House Restaurant is a Wilmington destination for plant-based fine dining and Sunday brunch. In a city better known for seafood and barbecue than microgreens, The Green House Restaurant is changing the game in Wilmington’s dining scene. For almost five...

PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Pender County Emergency Management officials have reported that an intersection in Pender County is closed due to a hog waste spill. Cleanup crews are responding to the spill at the intersection of Indian Hill Road and Shiloh Road near Ivanhoe. Drivers are advised to use...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A Brunswick County highway is shut down because of a vehicle fire, according to the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO). Crews have blocked both lanes on Highway 17 at Green Hill Road due to the fire. BCSO says that firefighters are working to extinguish...

With little discussion, the Wilmington City Council recently passed a resolution unanimously opposing a proposed expansion of Chemours' Fayetteville Works plant. "Council urges the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and other relevant regulatory bodies to deny any...

WILMINGTON, N.C.- On Monday, Nov. 17, New Hanover County passed a resolution designating certain property as surplus to its operations. The county intends to auction the surplus properties, but nonprofits will get a chance to purchase some of them before the general public. Nonprofits interested in seeing the...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) warns residents about scam calls where fraudsters pose as pharmacy employees to steal personal information. BCSO posted on Facebook that they received reports of calls from people claiming to work with Walgreens or other pharmacies, asking...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a fake pharmacy phone call scam. The BCSO says they’ve received reports of phone calls from people claiming to represent Walgreens or other pharmacies. The callers say they are “updating flu shot records” or confirming...