Once a vital dock, Wilmington seeks federal funds for bulkhead repairs
An aging Wilmington bulkhead that keeps water off Water Street is in need of attention. With decades of exposure to water, debris and wave action taking their toll, the city is seeking federal funding for a riverfront bulkhead replacement project. The city said the 59-year-old metal bulkhead has “far outlived its expected lifespan, its integrity degraded by decades of rust, debris and wave...
11 North Carolina Oyster Spots That Make Every Mile Delicious
Are you craving the freshest oysters in North Carolina?. The state’s coastline takes seafood seriously, and oysters sit at the center of it all. Tidal creeks, working ports, and small coastal towns supply restaurants with shellfish that tastes like the water it came from. Local chefs keep preparations simple,...
A new ‘Style:’ Brunswick town grapples with identity alongside growth
A Brunswick County community built on shrimp boats, fried food and southern hospitality is facing several changes. The fishing village of Calabash that's been led by generational families is busting with new residents, potentially changing the identity of a town dubbed the "Seafood Capital of the World ." Residential and commercial development is bringing hundreds of families and retirees to a town extending only five...
Columbus Co. deputies arrest woman on multiple warrants during traffic stop
DELCO, N.C. (WECT) - A woman has been arrested on outstanding warrants following a traffic stop in Delco last month. According to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), Benetta Renee White was arrested on March 31 after being pulled over for driving with a suspended license. CCSO said that...
YWCA aquatics center to close for two weeks due to repairs
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The YWCA Lower Cape Fear announced its aquatics center will be temporarily closed for two weeks. According to the YWCA, the center closed Saturday, April 4, due to a pool pump issue and will remain closed as repairs are made. The seasonal “bubble” will also be removed during the closure.
Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office alerts residents of NC government scam
The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is warning residents of a scam claiming to be from the state of North Carolina.
North Carolina Man Finds Elderly Neighbor Wandering Outside in Soiled Diaper as Caregiver Says...
A disturbing video shot on a quiet street in Wilmington, North Carolina, is going viral on X. It shows an upsetting moment: an elderly man, looking lost and fragile, shows up at his neighbor’s door wearing nothing but an orange T-shirt and a dirty adult diaper. People are furious, and it’s hard to blame them.
Capital Wing flying at Warbirds Over Wilmington, part of N.C. Azalea Fest, America250 version
Part of ongoing America250 festivities, local warbirds will represent Culpeper in the sky at an upcoming, high-flying aviation festival in a historic coastal city overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Members of the Capital Wing of the Commemorative Air Force based at Culpeper Regional Airport will fly at “Warbirds Over...
Leland Church gets pews filled for Sunday Service
LELAND, NC (WWAY)– Churches across the Cape Fear region were filled Sunday as worshippers gathered to celebrate Easter, one of Christianity’s most sacred and meaningful holidays. At Zion United Methodist Church on Zion Church Road, pews were packed with both longtime members and first-time visitors for Easter Sunday...
🐱 Friendly Cats Waiting for Adoption in Bolivia, NC
Looking for a sweet feline friend to share your home? These wonderful cats in Bolivia, NC are ready to meet you! Each one has a loving personality and is being cared for by the Animal Ally Action Fund at Adam's Folly.
