Columbus Regional and Novant Health Make Their Case for New Hospital Plans
A year and a half ago, Leslie Malpass had one of the worst days of her life. Her youngest daughter was involved in a four-wheeler accident near their home in Delco in rural Columbus County and needed life-saving care. Emergency workers took her to the closest hospital: Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical...
TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash on Montague Road causing delays in Pender County
PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A traffic accident is impacting traffic in Pender County on Monday morning. According to the Pender County Emergency Management, the accident happened on Montague Road between US Highway 421 and N.C. Highway 210. Pender Emergency Management said emergency crews are on the scene, and the...
Toll study sheds new light on major Brunswick road project
A new study reveals what tolling a new highway connecting North and South Carolina would actually look like for Brunswick County. After years of waiting, the Carolina Bays Parkway Extension project is slowly picking up speed and costs. The North Carolina Turnpike Authority has presented a tolling analysis for the...
NCDOT seeking public comment on State Rail Plan
The State Rail Plan identifies needs and guides investments in the state’s freight and passenger rail network for the next 30 years.
Tunnel to Towers provides mortgage-free homes to local families of fallen heroes
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is honoring the service and sacrifice of fallen heroes in North Carolina by providing mortgage-free homes to their families, including a Camp Lejeune Marine and the family of a longtime public safety officer at Wilmington International Airport. As part of...
Woodhouse Spa Accelerates Strong Year-End Growth with New Openings and Expanding Development Pipeline Heading...
DENVER — Woodhouse Spa, a leading luxury spa franchise known for its transformative wellness and self-care experiences, closes Q4 with strong momentum: new spa openings, additional franchise signings, and a robust pipeline of launches slated for early 2026. “Woodhouse Spa continues to expand into markets where guests...
Downtown Wilmington offering free holiday parking this week
The City of Wilmington is giving the gift of free parking in downtown Wilmington this week for the holidays.
North Carolina’s Best Hole-In-The-Wall Pizza Restaurant Is A Locally-Owned Wilmington Gem
When people think about food in North Carolina, the state's legendary barbecue probably springs to mind first. After all, the Tar Heel State is known for its distinct approach to slow-cooked meats, which can be experienced firsthand on the mouthwatering "North Carolina Barbecue Trail." That said, the state's food...
New Hanover County Fire Rescue responds to several calls of weird smell near Landfall
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - New Hanover County Fire Rescue responded to several calls of a strange smell Sunday. The smell was reported near Eastwood Road, Landfall neighborhood and Mayfaire Shopping Center. A spokesperson for the county fire department said the smell is swamp gas, which the fire rescue can’t do...
Evictions have risen to their highest rate in 13 years. Housing costs are likely...
After a dramatic drop during the Covid-19 pandemic's eviction moratorium, evictions in North Carolina have rebounded — and then some. Data from the North Carolina Judicial Branch shows 4,133 evictions filed in fiscal year 24/25 in New Hanover County alone — the most filed in any year since statewide data became...

















