Wilmington NC

SOUTHEASTERN N.C. (WECT) - WECT’s Gabe Ross sits down with Jon Evans to discuss the latest activity in the tropics and look ahead to potential issues early next week. Be sure to tune in at 4:30 p.m. for the latest weather updates for this weekend and early next week.

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - Crews are responding to a crash involving multiple vehicles, according to the Southport Police Department (SPD). SPD says police, fire and emergency service responders are at the scene at the 1600 block of N Howe Street in front of Walmart. Drivers are advised to expect delays...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) — As the city of Wilmington sees a continued rise in its homeless population, city leaders are introducing a new strategy. During Tuesday night’s council meeting, members announced four new social workers will be embedded within the Wilmington police department to help address the issue.

Lindsey McKenzie, a seasoned professional photographer, arrived at a bustling wedding venue in Wilmington, North Carolina, ready to capture every magical moment of the big day. She had her camera in hand, anticipating the usual flurry of guests, laughter, and heartfelt vows. But little did she know, her workday was...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - 26 people were charged in connection with a North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) investigation in Wilmington, according to the NC Department of Public Safety (NCDPS). Officials investigated the sale of illegal drugs and alcohol and other crimes happening at ABC-licensed businesses in...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A Wilmington physician has agreed to surrender his medical license following an investigation by the North Carolina Medical Board. According to the consent order following the investigation, Dr. Gabe Frank was found to have:. Overprescribed testosterone to an 86-year-old male patient....

LELAND, N.C. (WBTV) - A deputy was shot twice during a 911 call at a North Carolina gas station this week. The shooting happened around 5 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 22 at the Marathon on Mercantile Drive, which is right off Highway 74. The 911 call was put in by...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Officials across the Cape Fear Region are monitoring two tropical disturbances in the Atlantic. The National Weather Service (NWS) currently does not anticipate Tropical Storm Humberto and Tropical Disturbance Al94 making direct landfall. The NWS forecasts hazardous surf conditions,...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Through October 1, your First Alert Forecast hinges on a delicate interplay between a passing cold front and one, possibly two developing tropical systems well off the Carolina Coast. Ahead of the cold front, Thursday and Friday will have hot sunshine, steamy southwest breezes, daily high...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Downtown is the main reason Brina Carrier and her husband say they moved to Wilmington, and she likes ideas that can build on and improve the area’s sense of community. “I think it would be really interesting to host events in that style and...