Wilmington NC

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A Brunswick County School (BCS) bus was involved in a wreck that happened Thursday, according to BCS school officials. BCS officials said a car crossed the center line and collided with the front of the bus. “At this time, only minor bumps have been reported...

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) -A portion of I-140 near the U.S. 421 exit has been reopened after a crash shut it down. A New Hanover County spokesperson said eastbound I-140 was closed due to a wreck on the Dan Cameron Bridge over the Northeast Cape Fear River. Two vehicles...

North Carolina is proving to be one of the most popular states to move to in the country, with the city of Wilmington being no exception. At the end of the 2024, the state government reported that North Carolina saw the fourth largest population growth in the United States. More recently, an article from a moving...

A Charlotte-based investment firm bought a downtown Wilmington office building in a $15 million deal this week. The purchase of 101 N. Third St., which closed on Thursday, marks Hilltide Capital’s first acquisition in the Wilmington market. While Hilltide’s portfolio is currently concentrated in the Triad region,...

Southport and Shallotte residents could soon see a new drive through breakfast restaurant open its doors. A new biscuit-based chain restaurant is expanding into Brunswick County and recent approvals mean potential openings are in sight. Biscuitville announced plans for two stores in Brunswick County in the last two...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Breeze Airways began new services out of Wilmington International Airport (ILM) on Friday. Breeze will offer direct flights out of ILM to Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Akron-Canton, Ohio. According to the airline, one-way flights to Fort Lauderdale begin at $39 and one-way flights to...

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — New Hanover County Fire Rescue is responding to a two-vehicle accident on I-140. A spokesperson with New Hanover County says there are injuries but has not released any more information regarding the severity. With emergency crews on the scene and an overturned vehicle,...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Pet lovers can grab their leashes and Derby hats this weekend for a day of fun, music, and adoptable animals at Broomtail Brewing. The brewery is hosting Barks, Bow Ties & Brews on Saturday, a Kentucky Derby–themed fundraiser for Seaside Animal Rescue, featuring live music, food, raffles, and...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The 25th Annual Amigos International Festival Latino returns to Wilmington this weekend with two days of food, music, dancing, and family fun at Ogden Park. The free event runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday at 615 Ogden...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — In honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps the Battleship North Carolina will illuminate in the Marine Corps colors. Friday through Monday, the 250th anniversary, the Battleship will be illuminated in scarlet and gold beginning at sunset. On Tuesday, the Battleship...