Wilmington NC

Local leaders are set to consider a special-use permit on Monday for a new sand mine that would disturb about 200 acres in central Pender County. The project is slated for a portion of a 550-acre vacant site off Shaw Highway in Holly Township. According to documents from the Pender County Board of Commissioners’...

NORTH CAROLINA — A transition day is underway across the state as North Carolina moves toward a warmer and more extended spring-like pattern. Tuesday begins with areas of fog and patchy drizzle, but gradual clearing is expected later in the day — with noticeably milder temperatures east of the mountains.

PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Pender County Board of Commissioners did not advance a resolution to draft new commissioner district maps at its Monday, March 2, meeting after two separate motions failed to carry. The redistricting question had been continued from the board’s Jan. 20, 2026, meeting to allow...

From Murphy to Manteo, North Carolina is home to a variety of vibrant cities, each with its own unique charm. Whenever I travel across the state, I seek out places with gardens to enjoy. Here are just a few favorites. CHARLOTTE: A GARDEN ESCAPE AMID THE URBAN BUZZ. Known for...

Kay Zimmerman has owned the Used Bookery on Market Street for 26 years, and her shelves reflect it with a wide, well-organized mix of paperbacks and hardcovers, from children’s books to true crime and nearly everything in between. Prices are affordable, and you can bring in gently used books for store credit.

In a profession often defined by transactions, Horton & Mendez focuses on something more enduring. On any given weekend in Wilmington, it is not unusual to see members of the Horton & Mendez Injury Attorneys team out in the community. Whether at a neighborhood event, fundraiser, or a local gathering, firm...

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - Southport Springfest is set to return this April for a full day of community celebration. The festival will feature live music, handmade arts and crafts, children’s activities, plant sales and local food vendors. Attendees can enjoy live musical entertainment throughout the day, along with a...

The N.C. Coastal Federation is continuing to remove lost fishing gear and crab pots from coastal waters, with crews to begin work searching in Brunswick County.

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A man in New Hanover County is facing various narcotics charges following a death earlier this year. According to the Wilmington Police Department (WPD), officers responded to a call about an unconscious man in the 4900 block of Market Street on Jan. 23. Officers...

Elizabeth Sheats’ journey from interior design to Azalea Festival artist is shaped by loss, hope, and Wilmington’s live oaks. Elizabeth Sheats grew up in Wilmington looking forward to the North Carolina Azalea Festival each spring. She watched the parade, wandered the street fair and, years later, stood among the...