7 Underrated Restaurants In North Carolina Where Locals Go For Outrageously Delicious Seafood
Want to find hidden seafood gems in North Carolina?. These 7 restaurants serve incredible dishes and authentic coastal flavors!. 1. Saltwater Grill (Swansboro) Some of the best seafood spots are tucked away in small towns. Saltwater Grill in Swansboro is proof of that. This charming restaurant sits in a building...
Southport Fire Chief reacts to mass shooting on Saturday
SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - The North Carolina Trauma Recovery Network (NCTRN) is organizing four complimentary pro bono EMDR therapy sessions for individuals directly impacted by Saturday night’s tragic shooting in Southport. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is best used in crisis situations...
ABC picks up ‘RJ Decker’ after Scott Speedman stars in pilot
The Runarounds: Wilmington’s new show from creators of “Outer Banks”. “I love Wilmington, I live in Wilmington,” said Jonas Pate, who is the creator, producer and showrunner for The Runarounds. Updated: Aug. 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM EDT. Director Kevin Lee-Y Green and cast members Regina McLeod...
Southport shooting sparks concerns over gun access for mentally ill; Gov. calls for ‘red...
SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY-TV) — As the city of Southport continues to recover from Saturday night’s mass shooting, questions are emerging about how the suspect, Nigel Edge, was able to have a gun despite a documented history of mental illness. Dorothy Royal, manager at the Surf City Guns and...
Multi-agency drug bust led to 32 arrests, over 200 criminal charges
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) -Law enforcement from across the Cape Fear Region carried out a large-scale drug bust which resulted in 32 arrests, 200 criminal charges and the search of six properties. The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office (NHCSO), the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI), Brunswick County...
Lawsuit filed against New Hanover County Clerk of Court for withholding public records
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina Foundation (ACLU-NC) has filed a lawsuit against the New Hanover County Clerk of Superior Court for allegedly withholding public records. In a press release, ACLU-NC claims that it contacted the New Hanover Clerk of Court multiple times...
Three victims killed in North Carolina waterfront bar mass shooting ID’d
The three patrons who were shot and killed when a madman fired a hail of bullets at a crowded dockside restaurant in North Carolina have been identified. Joy Rogers, 64, of Southport; Solomon Banjo, 36, of Charlottesville, Virginia; and Michael Durbin, 56, of Galena, Ohio, were killed when decorated Marine Nigel Edge...
Coastal Flood Advisory Issued for Inland New Hanover Through Wednesday Night
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA — The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a coastal flood advisory for Inland New Hanover County, warning of minor flooding along shorelines and tidal waterways through Wednesday night. Advisory Details. The advisory, in effect from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, calls for up...
Matthew’s Ministry: “Food Changes Lives”
“Food Changes Lives,” but what about those who may not always have food on the table? Throughout the world, millions of children and adults alike suffer from chronic hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition everyday. So, what are we, on a global scale, doing to try to mitigate hunger? We are raising the cost of...
Fort Fisher to mark 80th year since end of World War II
Fort Fisher State Historic Site has scheduled a daylong living history event for Saturday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of World War II ending. The program begins at 9 a.m. Saturday with a military vehicle convoy that will travel from Fort Fisher to Kure Beach and back. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., there will be...
