Wilmington NC

Wilmington, NC – The National Weather Service (NWS) in Wilmington has issued an updated flood watch for portions of Eastern North Carolina that will remain in effect until 6 p.m. Monday. Areas Under the Flood Watch. The advisory covers Inland New Hanover, Coastal New Hanover, Inland Brunswick, Coastal Brunswick,...

BOILING SPRING LAKES – For the most part, work had wrapped on Pine Lake Dam here back in mid-June. The light at the end of a tunnel of headaches caused since the closure of one of this city’s main traffic arteries, portions of which run atop Pine Lake and North Lake dams, was shining brighter and brighter.

The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) is investigating an early morning shooting Saturday that left one person injured. Wilmington Police confirmed a pedestrian was hit in downtown Wilmington Saturday night. New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing man. Updated: Aug. 8, 2025 at 10:44 PM EDT. Anyone...

A new report on North Carolina’s home insurance ranks both New Hanover and Brunswick counties among the top five most at-risk counties in the state. A Raleigh-based independent insurance agency, Guardian Service, ranked both counties within the top five most at-risk counties in the state where high climate risk and...

Flash floods are possible at the North Carolina coast, beaches and islands such as Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Southport, Oak Island, Holden Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach.

Wilmington, North Carolina – A Flood Watch remains in effect through late Sunday night for much of the southeastern North Carolina coast and northeastern South Carolina, with bands of heavy showers expected to deliver 2 to 4 inches of rain, and isolated totals approaching 6 inches. The National Weather Service warns...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Through Monday, your First Alert Forecast opens with increasing odds for showers, downpours, and waterspouts; these elements will either drift up from the south or in off the ocean, so keep an eye to those directions and your WECT Weather App as you go about your plans!

Wilmington, NC – Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to hit Wilmington and surrounding areas Monday evening, with the National Weather Service warning of possible minor coastal flooding during high tide. The highest threat window runs from late Monday through early Tuesday, particularly along the lower Cape...

Julian Ivory Johnson was convicted of charges related to trafficking cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl. According to Police Chief Todd Coring, one person was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Castle Hayne man extradited to North Carolina for allegedly murdering wife. Updated: 10 hours...

Department of Justice files proposed settlement with Greystar over illegal rent raises. Greystar Real Estate Partners owns eight properties in Wilmington, two in Leland, one in Castle Hayne and one in Carolina Shores. Updated: 2 hours ago. Julian Ivory Johnson was convicted of charges related to trafficking cocaine,...