Wilmington NC

Wilmington and Beaches CVB welcomed Genia Artis as its new senior sales manager for corporate and sports markets. Artis is well-suited for the role as she is a Wilmington, North Carolina native with more than 20 years of experience in hospitality sales and event planning. She comes to Wilmington and Beaches CVB from...

The USC Upstate Spartans will play against the UNCW Seahawks on Saturday, November 15, 2025. The game will take place at Trask Coliseum in Wilmington, NC. Fans can watch the game on FloC at 7:00 PM ET. USC Upstate Spartans come into this game with a strong start to their...

Wilmington, NC (WWAY)– A Bonnaroo like music festival was hosted under Cape Fear Memorial bridge all day Saturday. Inspired by the huge music festival in Knoxville, Tennessee; Waterline Brewing Company hosted “BonnaBrew”. On Surry Street, the festival was open to the public and had live local music artists,...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Salem, a 1-year-old dog from Freedom Bridge Animal Rescue, is looking for her forever home. Salem is described as sweet, smart, and goofy. She would do best in a home with another dog and a yard to play in. The rescue also says she has a...

When people think of hiking in North Carolina, it might be the case that they think of the mountains on the western side of the state. But North Carolina's coastal region is also home to a number of beautiful places to hike and explore. The Nature Conservancy, a global nonprofit focused on environmental conservation,...

North Carolina Emergency Management and ESP Associates Inc. will hold a public meeting on November 20, 2025. The meeting will cover updates to the Southeastern North Carolina Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. It will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Pender County Board of Commissioners Meeting Room in Burgaw....

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The Pender County Board of Commissioners is nearing the final stages of its search for a new county manager. The board says the recruitment and evaluation process has been conducted in partnership with Developmental Associates of Chapel Hill and Pender County Human Resources, including...

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) announced that November SNAP benefits will be available on EBT cards by the morning of November 14, 2025. This follows the end of the federal government shutdown and updated guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Several roads will be closed for the annual Parkway Subaru Battleship half-marathon this weekend. The event will take place on Sunday, Nov. 16, from 7 to 11 a.m. and is expected to bring around 2,500 people to downtown Wilmington. The following roads will be closed on...

In the world of high-end cocktail bars, a significant change in scheduling has left many employees struggling. One such employee, with over 14 years of experience, has voiced their concerns over the lack of income and the continuous hiring of new staff at their workplace. The employee, who has been working at a...