Wilmington NC

Cape Fear Community College sees an increase in nursing students despite the statewide shortage. The growing nursing shortage has been a problem across the country for years, but new numbers show colleges in our area are actively working to change that statistic. Updated: 2 hours ago. The Governor’s Office announced...

Deputy hospitalized, suspect dead after early morning shooting in Brunswick County. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is investigating the incident. UNCW students seek input on commercial districts in downtown Wilmington. Updated: moments ago. The students are conducting a survey for participants...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Brunswick County Schools (BCS) is flying all flags at half-staff for the rest of the week in memory of Harry E. Lemon. According to BCS, Lemon was a former teacher, coach, guidance counselor, assistant principal and West Brunswick High School principal for more than three decades.

Deputy hospitalized, suspect dead after early morning shooting in Brunswick County. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is investigating the incident. The event will feature live classic rock from the band ‘Hood’s Creek’, along with smoked barbecue, southern side dishes, and craft bourbon...

Cape Fear Community College sees an increase in nursing students despite the statewide shortage. The growing nursing shortage has been a problem across the country for years, but new numbers show colleges in our area are actively working to change that statistic. Updated: 4 hours ago. The Governor’s Office announced...

About 13 miles away from Pender Commerce Park on U.S. 421, New Hanover County also is creating another site to attract businesses. The first phase of New Hanover County’s Blue Clay Business Park is nearing completion. Infrastructure for the 120-acre park, the first developed by New Hanover County, has...

Over the past 40 years, North Carolina – led by Wilmington – has earned a reputation as a dynamic center that’s produced some of the more notable movies during that creatively rich time frame. Starting with 1984’s Frank Capra Jr.-produced Firestarter, a decade-long run of movies –catalyzed...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The New Hanover County (NHC) Office of Civic Engagement, in partnership with the NHC Sheriff’s Office and the NC Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, is slated to host ‘Law Enforcement and Me’ as part of Deaf Awareness Month.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Brunswick County Habitat for Humanity announced Tuesday the resignation of its Executive Director, Jason Gaver. The organization will begin a search for a new leader. “We are grateful for Jason’s contributions as Executive Director and wish him the very best in his future endeavors,”...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Cape Fear Community College announces the launch of a new Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Technician course, designed specifically for licensed electricians seeking to expand their skills and gain hands-on training in the rapidly growing electric vehicle charging industry. Running October...