Wilmington NC

Rhonda's guests are Rhonda Clerkin, one of the founders of the Cape Fear Art Xchange creative reuse store. I also speak with Wilmington filmmaker David Garrigus whose documentary "The American Constitution" will be shown at a free screening on August 21, 2025, in UNCW's Kenan Auditorium.

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,...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - In this edition of Cape Fear Cooking, here’s how to make a refreshing Hwachae for the summer. To make this drink, you need the following ingredients:. Watermelon. Blueberries. Raspberries. Coconut milk. Salsa. You can learn how to make it in the attached video.

Maritime archaeologists say they believe they have uncovered four shipwrecks along the shoreline of eastern North Carolina, with one possibly being the La Fortuna, a Spanish privateer that exploded off the coast during a colonial attack in 1748. The recent discovery was made by students and staff with East Carolina...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington’s first and only indie comic festival returned for their fifth year. ‘Stone Soup Zine Fest’ was held at the Hannah Block Community Center Saturday numerous cartoonists, publishers and indie artists were at the alternative art market selling books, prints, stickers and more.

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Artists off all ages laughed and drew at the Cameron Art Museum Saturday for the Doodle Jam. The community event reminded people to let loose and that art is for everyone. Participants were tasked with drawing a CAM mascot and also drawing someone else without looking at the paper.

OAK ISLAND, N.C. — Sea turtles are emerging from the sand at Oak Island, marking a significant event in the local wildlife calendar, ABC affiliate WWAY reported. The Oak Island Sea Turtle Protection Program has documented groups of hatchlings making their way to the ocean, with volunteers setting up paths to guide...

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has awarded a multimillion-dollar contract to complete the final segment of the Hampstead Bypass. A $182 million contract has been awarded to S.T. Wooten Corp. to build about a 7-mile stretch of roadway that will connect and improve the flow of traffic between Pender...

Carolina Beach, N.C. (WECT) - Barbara Allen-Zalewski was shocked when she saw a manatee at the Inlet Watch Yacht Club in Carolina Beach after a long day on the water. “It was a gosh darn manatee,” said Allen Zalewski, “It was so cool”. Since 2024, there have been...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) is investigating an early morning shooting that left one person injured. WPD says they are currently investigating a shooting that happened at the 100 block of North Front Street on Aug.9. According to officials, officers responded to multiple 911 calls...