Wilmington NC

Wilmington City Council prepares to again discuss controversial public camping ordinance. An amended version of the ordinance, first introduced by council member Luke Waddell, passed first reading 5-2 during city council’s meeting on Sept. 9. Updated: 2 hours ago. This property is the same location where supporters...

LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Northwest Land & Cattle’s third annual pumpkin patch opened over the weekend. The fifth-generation cattle farm invites families to enjoy fun fall activities in a setting that celebrates North Carolina agriculture and the importance of supporting small, local farmers. Owned and operated by AJ...

Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center has been recognized as a top performer by the Vizient Inc. 2025 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award. According to a news release, New Hanover Regional Medical Center was ranked No. 4 out of 98 participating pediatric hospitals. The recognition is part...

If you’re searching for an ideal place to get your caffeine fix, you may be in luck. That’s because North Carolina is home to five of the nation’s best coffee shops , according to the review website Yelp. Here are the cafes that rank among the top 100 in the country: Enderly Coffee Co. in Charlotte at No. 32 Hole...

A suspect is dead after a deputy-involved shooting in Brunswick County, North Carolina, on Monday morning, the sheriff's office said.

Brunswick County Schools to fly flags at half-staff after passing of former principal. According to BCS, Lemon was a former teacher, coach, guidance counselor, assistant principal and West Brunswick High School principal for more than three decades. Cape Fear Community College sees an increase in nursing students...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Wilmington City Council held its biweekly meeting Tuesday night, which began with the swearing in of the city’s new police chief. Ryan Zuidema was sworn in, surrounded by his wife and the members of the city council. Zuidema had served as the chief...

PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A multi-vehicle crash has shut down a part of a Pender County highway, according to Pender Co. emergency officials. HWY 53 from Shaw Highway to HWY 50 in Maple Hill is currently shut down and is expected to remain closed for several hours. Drivers are...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is asking the public to help identify a suspect wanted for a vehicle break-in that happened at 5:35 a.m. on Sept. 22. According to BCSO, the break-in took place on McLamb Road in Calabash. The BSCO released a...

PENDER COUNTY, NC — A North Carolina man driving alone at night says he experienced a terrifying and unexplained encounter on the highway — one that ended with an unidentified creature leaping onto his truck, leaving scratches, and sparking viral speculation online. The story, first shared on the...