Fishermen swap crab fishing for cleanup, retrieving hundreds of lost crab pots from waterways
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY-TV) — Local fishing crews are taking to regional waterways this week to retrieve lost fishing gear and crab pots. The North Carolina Coastal Federation said abandoned gear can pose a great threat to the environment and boaters. “We just do what we normally do except...
Wilmington habitual felon sentenced to prison in firearm, break-in case
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A Wilmington man with multiple prior felony convictions has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to firearm and property crimes in New Hanover County. According to the District Attorney’s Office, 47-year-old Jimmie Kirkland pleaded guilty in New Hanover County Superior Court to...
This classic Wilmington drive-in restaurant stands the test of time
For more than six decades, carhops have been balancing trays stacked with burgers, hot dogs and more old‑fashioned goodness at Merritt’s Burger House. Since 1958, it’s become a local landmark at 2338 Carolina Beach Road in Wilmington. Today, it's one of the few authentic drive‑in restaurants left in North Carolina....
Coastal Comic Con returns to the Wilmington Convention Center this weekend
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– Coastal Comic Con is taking place this weekend at the Wilmington Convention Center, bringing together comic book fans, musical guests, vendors and artists from across the Cape Fear region. The event will run Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Several well-known...
Oak Island Town Hall parking lot exit to close for drainage repair
OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) - The town of Oak Island is closing the parking lot exit onto SE 46th Street behind town hall to repair a drainage basin, according to town officials. The exit will be closed all day Saturday, March 7 and possibly Sunday, March 8. Officials said it could be reopened by March 9.
New Wilmington theatre group to perform their first show on Friday.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– Emilia Torello opened the theatrical teaching studio “PTPT” in December. Torello, who has been in shows like “Outer Banks”, says the original idea of the studio came from her fiancé, actor Paul Teal, who died in 2024 after battling pancreatic cancer.
Northampton paramedic honored as CIT First Responder of the Year
A Northampton County paramedic was among the first responders honored by Trillium Health Resources Thursday during its annual Crisis Intervention Team Celebration and Awards Banquet in Wilmington. Ashley Holloman, of Northampton County EMS, was recognized as CIT First Responder of the Year. Trillium said more than 90...
Leland project included in $40 million disaster relief and mitigation funding
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — A project in Leland is among those receiving funding as part of a $40 million disaster relief and mitigation package announced Friday by Gov. Josh Stein. The overall package includes more than $24 million in mitigation grants from the state’s Disaster Relief and Mitigation Fund and $16 million for...
Wilmington mayor, city council members to attend Washington conference
WILMINGTON, NC — Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo and five members of the city council plan to travel to Washington, DC later this month to attend a national conference for local government leaders. According to a news release, the group will attend the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference...
Wilmington DAR chapter to dedicate America 250 patriot marker at Battleship Park
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A local chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has been awarded a national historic marker as part of the country’s upcoming 250th anniversary. The Stamp Defiance Chapter will dedicate the America 250 Patriot Marker during a public ceremony Friday, March...
