Wilmington NC

Nothing hits the soul quite like comfort food—and in North Carolina, it’s practically a way of life. Here, every bite feels like a hug, every plate carries a story, and locals proudly claim some restaurants can rival even grandma’s legendary cooking. We’re talking fried chicken with crackling skin, biscuits so fluffy...

BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — Pender County Emergency Management is closely monitoring tropical activity in the Atlantic and preparing to fully activate its Emergency Operations Center beginning Monday at 7 a.m. The county says the EOC serves as the hub for county staff and partner agencies to coordinate resources, track...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Thursday many attended WWAY’s Together for Veterans Expo at Independence Mall. The event honored those who served as well as connected local veterans, their families and community members with valuable resources and businesses. There were dozens of tables set up for the attendees to learn more...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Cape Fear Vintage Market is scheduled to host 70+ vendors in downtown Wilmington this weekend. Cape Fear Market, located at 122 S Water Street inside the City Market, is a vintage clothing resale store and has hosted multiple markets in the past, according to the store’s Instagram.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Local business owners and a nonprofit are discussing an idea to provide more outdoor seating space for residents at their favorite restaurants. Wilmington Downtown Incorporated (WDI) met with business owners on Wednesday evening to discuss the concept. Most of the current outdoor dining...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office (NHCSO) is searching for 50-year-old James Brian Smith. According to NHCSO, Smith went missing on Sept. 21 and was last seen at 6009 Nettle Circle in Wilmington. Smith is 6 feet tall, weighs 175 pounds, is balding, and has...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is warning the community of a potential rental scam. According to BCSO, a citizen reported the following experience:. My girlfriend and I showed up to self-tour a house and were in contact with an individual going by the...

The recent online trend of “performative males” – over-the-top, female-worshipping men who engage in stereotypically feminine interests for attention – made its way to UNCW on Sept. 12. When freshmen Madeline Hotelling and Cassie Swofford heard of “performative male contests” – competitions based on the meme...

LELAND, N.C. – Gauge and Grayson are like any other five-year-olds living in Southeastern North Carolina. They enjoy riding bikes, playing outside and being with their family. Just seeing them, you might not ever be able to guess that just a few years ago, neither spoke at all. At...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) — Popular seafood restaurant, Catch has plans in the works for a new location. The restaurant owned by award-winning chef Keith Rhodes has called 6624 Market Street its home since 2009. The seafood restaurant closed earlier this month after the property was purchased. Rhodes says after almost...