Wilmington NC

DELCO, NC (WWAY) — Wednesday night, the Acme-Delco-Riegelwood-Fire-Rescue (ADR) was called to Delco for a reported structure fire. The call came in around 10:30 p.m. according to the fire rescue. Upon arrival, crews found a large machine shop fully involved. The chief confirmed everyone was out and crews attacked...

A Wilmington man was arrested on the night of Dec. 16 in connection with a shooting that left a woman with serious injuries. Keshun Hykim Pridgen, 26, has been charged with discharge firearm occupied dwelling/moving vehicle, possession of firearm by felon and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill/inflict...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — An 18-year-old man will serve at least 5 years in prison after attempting to steal a THC cartridge. Rodrigo Torres pled guilty to attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon and attempted discharging a firearm into an occupies dwelling in New Hanover County Superior Court on Wednesday.

LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Some residents in the Leland community of Southview Park recently saw an unusual site — a large potbellied pig wandering in a cul-de-sac in their neighborhood. When Holly Montross found out, she was shocked. “I was just casually sitting on my couch and my...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Indochine, a southeast Asian Restaurant, announced in a Facebook post that their founder and owner Solange “Niki” Thompson has died. According to the post, “Thompson died peacefully on Thursday surrounded by family at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center.”. The post goes on...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) -A man pleaded guilty to charges involving an attempted robbery when he was 17, according to District Attorney Jason Smith’s office. 18-year-old Rodrigo Torres pleaded guilty Wednesday, Dec. 17, to attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon and attempted discharging a firearm into an occupied...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Rain’s in your First Alert Forecast, with chances of 50% Thursday afternoon, 90% Thursday night, and 10% Friday morning. Tallies over half an inch amid brief downpours are probable, and 30+ mph southerly wind gusts are possible, so keep your big inflatable Santa or Rudolph well pinned!

BELVILLE, N.C. (WECT) - A vehicle crash on US-74 near US-17 caused significant traffic delays on Wednesday. According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), roads have reopened and drivers should practice caution when in the area. NCDOT reports that the accident occurred around 4:32 p.m. LPD says...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Wilmington Water Tours has announced that it is launching the “Santa’s Sleigh Ride” river cruise this weekend. According to the company, the 90-minute cruise will feature a chance to meet Santa and his elves, Christmas carol sing-alongs, goodie bags and warm drinks as you cruise along the...

Deputies with the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a 50-year-old man on several counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor following a lengthy investigation into child sexual abuse material. Authorities said Steven Goodnight was taken into custody on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, on an...