Wilmington NC

CAPE FEAR, NC (WWAY) — The North Carolina First in Freedom Festival kicks off Saturday. This statewide celebration honors North Carolina’s pivotal role in America’s fight for independence, marking the 250th anniversary of the nation. Communities will host events from February 21 through February 28 with Moores...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A bicyclist died Friday afternoon after being hit by a vehicle on Market Street, according to the Wilmington Police Department (WPD). WPD said officers responded to the 6900 block of Market Street shortly before 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 20, following reports of the crash. When they arrived, they...

Wilmington residents witnessed a scare in the city when a two-story building on the 200 block of South Van Buren Street partially collapsed. In a Facebook update, Wilmington Fire detailed the response to the early morning distress call at around 10:15 AM on Thursday, which brought about 20 fire and EMS personnel...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Wilmington Police Department says they’re investigating a fatal crash involving a bicycle. Just before 4:30 p.m. on Friday, the Wilmington Police Department responded to the 6900 block of Market Street after reports of a bicyclist being struck by a vehicle. Officers located the...

LELAND, NC (WWAY-TV) – Christians all over the world including in Wilmington and Leland kicked off the start of Lent by the displaying of ashes on Ash Wednesday. The Bridge Presbyterian Church in Leland hosted their annual drive-thru event for imposing ashes which symbolize repentance and human fragility. This was...

HOLLY RIDGE, N.C. (WNCT) — The Holly Ridge Police Department has arrested a man for indecent liberties with a child and exposing a child to controlled substances. According to HRPD, on Feb. 12, officers arrested Benjamin Troy Martin and charged him with: Martin was processed at the Onlow County jail without bond....

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) — The Extension Master Gardner Volunteer Association is thrilled to announce the return of their annual plant sale. The event is scheduled to take place throughout April 16-19. Whether you’re looking for stunning annuals, hardy perennials, aromatic herbs, or signature Japanese Maples, you’ll...

This interview is based on a Port City Daily article. Kelly Kenoyer: I'm here with Brenna Flanagan from Port City Daily. Thank you so much for joining us. Brenna Flanagan: Thanks for having me. KK: So you had a report out this week about water shut offs in the city...

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about phone scams targeting people with requests for money through gift cards or Bitcoin. Sheriff’s officials said the department will never request money over the phone using gift cards or cryptocurrency. Residents who...

SUPPLY, N.C. (WECT) - A Bolivia man faces murder charges after a shooting on Thursday, Feb. 19, in Supply. Joshua Aaron Audlin, 31, was charged with murder in connection with the death of Christopher Valkosak, 39, according to the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO). Deputies responded to a shooting...