Wilmington NC

Changes to the existing North 17 Shopping Center at 3402 Market St. in Wilmington are progressing this week. Site plans have shown the owner expects to replace it with a five-story mixed-use building that holds retail space and 53 residential units. “We will be moving forward with a development (of)...

Free tree seedlings and grass plugs will be distributed to residents as part of TreeFest’s ongoing efforts to restore the region’s tree canopy.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Crews with Duke Energy are working to restore power in the Love Grove neighborhood. According to a lieutenant with the Wilmington Police Department (WPD), a person was driving around midnight in Love Grove when they hit a power pole and drove away. The accident caused three...

BURGAW, N.C. (WECT) - Orion, a 3-year-old malamute mix from Monty’s Home, is looking for his forever home. He is a high-energy and sweet boy. He gets along well with other dogs and would do best in an active household. Orion graduated from training with an inmate at the...

The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) gave back to the community with the annual ‘Santa Cop’ event on Friday, Dec. 19.

Part two of our three-part docuseries celebrating the Southern oyster. Our oyster story continues. In the second episode of the ShellBound series, the focus turns to Wilmington, North Carolina, and its surrounding estuaries, where chefs and oyster farmers work in close partnership to shape a thriving local food scene...

Joe Vaccone, the new owner of the Delco Shack, stands next to the vacant building. He's using the Shack to advertise his real estate company. The “Delco Shack”, next to the Springfield Mall, has been bought, though the new owner won’t be living there, writes Jesse Bunch for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Launched last week, the Wilmington Minority Chamber of Commerce aims to support the growth and development of minority-owned businesses across the Cape Fear region. According to Executive Director Atiba Johnson, it's been in the works for a while. "I've been thinking about it for a couple of years," Johnson said....

CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) — The National Commander of the American Legion will visit Pleasure Island American Legion Post 129 on January 2nd. Dan K. Wiley was elected national commander of the American Legion in August during the 106th National Convention. Wiley is an Air Force veteran and a...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Every month, we highlight an educator in the Cape Fear who’s going above and beyond. WWAY’s Tomika Jackson introduces us to a teacher who says music and love helps her connect with the little learners in her classroom. “I’m standing outside of Sunset...