Wilmington NC

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A man arrested after an hours-long standoff with police made his first appearance in a New Hanover County courtroom Monday morning. 35-year-old Hykeem Gaymon is accused of barricading himself in an apartment in Wilmington on Friday, Aug. 15. After Gaymon’s court appearance Monday,...

In North Carolina, diners aren’t just places to grab a meal. They’re cozy corners where comfort food reigns supreme. From hearty breakfasts to savory dinners, these spots serve dishes that wrap you in warmth and nostalgia with every bite. Whether it’s fried chicken, creamy grits, or perfectly baked...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Wilmington Police Department arrests a man on drug charges after a traffic stop on Friday. According to a press release, officers conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of North 16th Street and Market Street just after 8:30 p.m. The driver, Charles Earl Brown....

A team of archaeologists with East Carolina University recently made a historic discovery off the North Carolina coastline, uncovering the remains of four shipwrecks dating back to the mid-1700s.

A North Carolina brewery is facing backlash after its former owner was charged with allegedly hurling a porcelain plate at a LongHorn Steakhouse employee’s head last month. The Wilmington Police Department said officers responded to a Longhorn Steakhouse restaurant on International Drive at around 2 p.m. on July 23...

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — At the Office of State Archaeology Conservation Lab scientists with East Carolina University are preserving what they believe could be remains from four different shipwrecks — including one that may be the historic Spanish privateer La Fortuna, which exploded off the North Carolina coast in...

Residents of a Brunswick County beach town are fighting a three-story house being built on the oceanfront, where major flooding has swept cars and homes away in the past. Oak Island residents are fighting to protect the natural environment and their homes as a new home undergoes construction on what was previously...

Oats are naturally gluten-free, but if you’re cooking for someone with celiac disease or a serious gluten sensitivity, be sure to use ingredients labeled “gluten-free.” Some oats are processed in facilities that also handle wheat, barley, or rye, which can lead to “gluten cross-contamination.”. Carrot Oatmeal...

BURGAW, NC, August 12, 2025 – Mojotone, in celebration of its 25th anniversary, ​ has just launched a refreshed website design that comprehensively presents its vast catalogue of vintage reproduction parts, amplifier kits, and custom cabinet, speaker, and pickup offerings. The company has also released a...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The community attended a book signing event on Saturday. The event was held at Front Street Market and Produce in Wilmington. Wilmington native, Dr. Steven Harrison, signed copies of his newly released book named ‘November 10th’. It’s about the story of the Wilmington Massacre...