Oak Island Residents Invited to Town Council Meeting Nov. 12: Public Hearings, Parking Report,...
The Oak Island Town Council will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 6 p.m. This date is different from the usual schedule because of the Veterans Day holiday. The meeting will be in the Council Chambers on the second floor of Town Hall at 4601 E. Oak Island Drive. The public may...
Burgaw mayor joins national coalition to advocate for federal city park funding
BURGAW, N.C. (WECT) - Burgaw Mayor Olivia Dawson has reportedly joined the Mayors for Parks Coalition. The bipartisan group, organized by the City Parks Alliance, is composed of mayors from across the nation and advocates for increased federal funding for city parks in underserved communities. According to the Town...
Get pies, cakes and more for Thanksgiving at these Wilmington-area bakeries
Forget turkey and mashed potatoes. Is any Thanksgiving meal complete without a great dessert, or five? If you’re not a baker, no worries. Many of the businesses accepting orders for meals, sides and more for the holiday also have a selection of desserts on their menus . But Wilmington also has local bakeries offering...
Brunswick County Residents: Temporary Water Disinfection Change May Affect Taste and Smell
The Brunswick County Public Utilities Department in North Carolina began its annual water system disinfection changeover on October 7, 2025. The department switched from using chloramines to chlorine to flush the system. Over the past month, crews have flushed water mains and distributed chlorine throughout the...
Specialty grocery store, restaurant coming to New Hanover neighborhood
A new Hispanic grocery store is coming to a growing part of northern New Hanover County. The New Hanover Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request to make way for a new future specialty grocery store in Castle Hayne at a meeting on Nov. 3. The property is located at 2624 Castle Hayne Road, adjacent to Family...
Columbus Regional Healthcare System files certificate of need for Delco hospital
COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Columbus Regional Healthcare System (CRHS) has filed an application with the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) to develop a new hospital in Delco. CRHS filed a certificate of need application to relocate 30 acute care beds and one operating room to support...
Veteran parachute team kicks off UNC-Wilmington Veterans Week
The university also hosted a fitness fair as part of Veterans Week. Students, volunteers and veterans participated in physical activities.
New Hanover County Residents Invited to Attend Board of Elections Meetings November 11-14
The New Hanover County Board of Elections will hold three meetings during the week of November 10, 2025. All meetings will take place in the Multipurpose Room at the Board of Elections Office, 226 Government Center Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403.
WECT honored for Outstanding News Operation, Best Newscast
WECT was honored with the first place award for Outstanding News Operation from the Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas (RTDNAC).
Neighbors concerned about dirt bike event in Rocky Point
ROCKY POINT, NC (WWAY)– Neighbors in Rocky Point want to slam the brakes on a dirt bike event revving up this weekend. The “Salty Acres off-road excursion” is being held on a sand track, near Carl Meeks Road. The event invites all dirt bike enthusiast to come on enjoy the track and have a great time.
