Wilmington NC

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Emergency crews have secured a gas leak in Wilmington on Monday morning. According to a spokesperson for the Wilmington Fire Department (WFD), the gas leak occurred at RTC Restorations on 5041 New Centre Drive. This is the same building where crews secured a gas...

Beach, Boogie & Blues welcomes the legendary Earth, Wind & Fire to Live Oak Bank Pavilion in Wilmington on Sunday, May 17, 2026! Part of the REEDS Jewelers Concert Series – tickets on sale this Friday at 10am. Click here for info and to purchase. Want FREE tickets to...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — On Thursday, the Battleship North Carolina and UNCW students took steps towards preserving the state’s natural history. Student volunteers lead by their professor Amy Long, planted a series of bald cypress trees across the Battleship property where each seedling carries thousands of years of...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Graystone Inn fire that broke out on Friday, Nov. 14, has been ruled as an accident, according to a release from the Wilmington Fire Department (WFD). According to WFD officials, the Fire Marshal’s office finished its investigation into the cause of the fire and determined...

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A New Hanover County man has pleaded guilty to a shooting that happened in February. According to the District Attorney’s (DA) Office, 18-year-old Nasir Holliday pled guilty to:. Discharging a Weapon Into an Occupied Dwelling. Two counts of Assault with a Deadly Weapon...

A recent newcomer to the city has taken to social media to seek advice on where to find a good place to dance. The individual, who moved to the city in early September, is looking for a casual and diverse environment to dance that does not involve country line dancing. The post has garnered several responses from...

Wilmington, NC (WWAY)– The Junior League of Wilmington hosted its 17th annual “TOUCH-A-TRUCK” on Sunday. This event allowed children of all ages, to touch, climb, explore, and even honk some of the biggest trucks they have seen. Held at the Cape Fear Community College’s north campus, the...

Wilmington, NC (WWAY)– Held at the Aloft Coastline Center, the expo was the ultimate one-stop shop for all things bridal. The expo gave all sorts of options for the upcoming brides like rings, dresses, food, and music. Randi Polon, the lead bridal stylist for Camile’s of Wilmington, says she...

Wilmington, NC (WWAY)– The Graystone Inn, also known as the Elizabeth Bridgers mansion, was once home to the Bridgers family. Work on the building began in 1905 and was completed a year later. It was sold to American Legion Post 10 in the 1940s. According to Beth Rutledge, a...

BOILING SPRING LAKES, N.C. (WECT) - More than 150 Venus flytraps were harvested for relocation Sunday morning in Boiling Spring Lakes amid fears of endangerment from both development and illegal poaching. The carnivorous plant that has captured worldwide curiosity grows naturally only in southeastern North Carolina....