Wilmington NC

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) — Cape Fear Community College will host a part-time career fair on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The career fair will take place in the L Building lobby, located at the corner of 2nd Street and Red Cross Street, and is open to the public.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) — The UNCW Athletic Department has released their protocol for tickets ahead of a potential home game within the National Invitation Tournament. The NIT will announce its field of 32 teams through social media at 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, Mar. 15, 2026. If UNCW is selected...

Alliance for Cape Fear Trees is hosting its next tree giveaway in Leland on Saturday. The Wilmington-based nonprofit will be giving away 1,000 native trees at the event, which is scheduled from 9 a.m. until noon, while supplies last, at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way. Supporter...

SOUTHPORT, N.C. — Parents in a coastal community are scrambling to find before and after-school care for their children. Southport city leaders announced that all parks and recreation activities, as well as the buildings that host them, are canceled or closed until further notice, including before-and after-school...

Early Sunday morning, a man — now identified as 26-year-old David Corpus — was shot and badly wounded in the city parking deck at Front and Market streets. He is reportedly in serious condition at the hospital. The Wilmington Police Department announced they have arrested 22-year-old Rafael Martinez,...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The terminal at Wilmington International Airport was evacuated Thursday after airport officials received a reported bomb threat. Airport officials say they were made aware of the alleged threat and cleared the terminal out of an abundance of caution to ensure everyone’s safety. The New...

A quiet Wilmington neighborhood got a military-grade scare Tuesday afternoon. The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad was called to Ballast Drive after someone discovered what appeared to be a stinger missile lying in their yard. Deputies quickly cordoned off the area and used X-ray equipment to examine...

RIEGELWOOD, NC (WWAY) — Eastbound lanes of U.S. 74/76 are shut down as emergency crews respond to a multi-vehicle crash, according to Acme-Delco-Riegelwood Fire Rescue. ADR said its units are on scene of the wreck and that the eastbound lanes remain closed while crews work to clear the area.

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)–In the days following a deadly officer-involved shooting in downtown Wilmington, some local businesses are speaking out about what this means for the downtown district. On Wednesday night, protestors gathered at the Market Street parking deck, where Edilberto Espinoza Sierra lost his life. This...

(Gray News) - Target is cutting prices on thousands of items as springtime shopping is about to arrive. The company said the price reductions will start this month and range from 5% to 20% on items that include items from its home, baby and everyday collections. “Busy families are thinking...