Wilmington NC

In early February, the Alliance for Cape Fear Trees led the planting of 65 trees at the Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington (GLOW Academy), thanks to a $5,000 grant from the Cape Fear Garden Club, funded through its Azalea Garden Tour. It’s an example of the kind of community partnership Wilmington does well—hands...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A man was arrested Tuesday after threatening to open fire at an addiction treatment center in Wilmington, according to the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office (NHCSO). NHCSO said the man made the threat at The Healing Place, then ran. Deputies tracked him to Front Street,...

If you’ve ever stood in front of a buffet line feeling like royalty with a plate, you already understand the magic North Carolina has quietly perfected. Think The Great British Bake Off energy. But instead of tense judges and soggy bottoms, you’re facing down slow-smoked barbecue, golden fried seafood, pillowy...

The North Carolina Black Film Festival returns this spring for its 23rd year. We’re living in a time where diversity, equity, and inclusion programs are being dramatically scaled back, and Black history is literally being erased from public exhibits and educational materials. That makes events such as the upcoming...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Coastal Bringing Up Down Syndrome (BUDS) is celebrating World Down Syndrome Day this month. According to organizers, the World Down Syndrome Day event will feature live music from Eric McGuinness, a food truck, lawn games, face painting, a reptile zoo and kids’ activities. The event...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Frying Pan Tower has launched its 2026 “Save A Life” Raffle, a fundraising effort aimed at strengthening coastal rescue capabilities and supporting offshore research operations. The North Carolina-based nonprofit, FPTower Inc., said the raffle will run through Memorial Day, May 25, 2026....

The Brunswick County Bookmobile is a mobile library designed to expand library resources and services to the entire county.

KURE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - The town of Kure Beach will be holding a dedication and unveiling ceremony for a new historical marker next week. According to the town, the new marker notes the German U-Boat attack on the Ethyl-Dow plant in July 1943 during World War II (WWII). The...

The Alliance for Cape Fear Trees will hand out more than 1,000 native trees at Riegelwood Baptist Church on March 7 from 9 a.m. to noon. Households can pick up two trees. First-come, first-served while supplies last. This giveaway marks the third distribution in Columbus County for ACFT. A $25,000...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A Wilmington-born comedian and actor who appeared in multiple television shows and films during the 1990s is the subject of a new multi-part interview series from the WECT Digital Studio. These episodes will be released daily on within the WECT Digital Studio Presents... playlist on...