Wilmington NC

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– “We were just shopping, and we randomly heard screaming and saw everybody running”, said Vivian Davis and her Friend Eliza Freberg. They recount how their last-minute shopping at Pacsun was interrupted by screams of an active shooter in the Independence Mall. During the frenzy, management...

The New Hanover County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will be hosting its Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast event next month.

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - The City of Southport will begin replacing storm drain infrastructure on E. Nash Street between Howe Street and Atlantic Avenue starting the week of Jan. 5. The project will start at the Atlantic Avenue intersection and continue toward Howe Street. Crews will replace old storm drains...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Santa traded in his sleigh and reindeer for a different type of vehicle in Wilmington Christmas week. Wilmington Water Tours held their first ever “Santa Sleigh Ride,” inviting families and kids onto their boat to travel up and down the Cape Fear River.

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – Last minute travel is taking flight at Wilmington International Airport. The airport saw some of its busiest travel days this week. AAA expects more than eight million American to fly domestically between Dec. 20 and Jan. 1. One international traveler, Jake Lichty flew to Wilmington on...

Driving in Wilmington, North Carolina comes with a unique set of conditions that go far beyond typical urban or suburban ownership. Coastal humidity, salty air, sandy roads, and frequent exposure to sea spray create an environment that rewards certain vehicles while quietly destroying others. A car that performs...

Pat Benatar will continue her steady touring run in 2026 alongside her husband and longtime musical partner, Neil Giraldo. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees have announced a short run of live dates that will keep them on the road early next year. The tour includes six shows,...

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - A popular Christmas display in Wrightsville Beach has returned for its 12th year. Walt Laughlin’s display on Live Oak Drive features a magical theater that shows Christmas videos and promotes the Pied Piper Theatre program at Thalian Hall. There’s also a life-size reindeer...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAYITV) — Holiday shoppers packed Mayfair Town Center on Wednesday searching for last-minute gifts. “I went to H&M and Francesca’s, I’m pretty notorious for my last minute shopping,” said Mathias Turner. Turner was out shopping for his girlfriend and brother at the town center.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Christmas brings out the spirit of generosity, but you may want to rethink one popular gift. Animal shelters say pet adoptions increase around the holidays. Parents or loved ones believe it’s the perfect surprise gift. One shelter supervisor does not recommend gifting animals during this...