Wilmington NC

American Distillation, based in Navassa, pled guilty this month to violating the Clean Water Act by knowingly discharging harmful chemicals, including tert-Butyl alcohol, into the Cape Fear River. The company’s owner, Andrew J. Simmons, Jr., and former manager Barry Darnell White also face charges in connection with...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Fire Department (WFD) secured a gas leak at the Costco on Gingerwood Drive. Firefighters evacuated the building at about 2 p.m. and emergency personnel immediately started ventilating the area. Piedmont Natural Gas confirmed the leak came from a valve on one of the pastry...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is bringing the attention of a recent scam to residents. The scam allegedly targets Chromebook laptop users and appears as pop-up that interrupts what you are doing and instructs you to call a phone number to “fix” a virus.

SOUTHEASTERN, N.C. (WECT) - Nonprofit organizations that provide services to elderly residents in southeastern North Carolina can apply for grants beginning in January. The Catherine Kennedy Home Foundation will accept applications through Feb. 28, 2026, with grant awards scheduled for April 2026. Only nonprofit...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) -The Wilmington Fire Department (WFD) has added a new member to its Crisis Response Facility Dog Team. London has joined the department’s program to help firefighters manage stress after emergency calls, reduce tension at the station and lower anxiety levels. According to WFD officials,...

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — According to the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, two people were arrested for trafficking methamphetamine. 35-year-old, Deanna Poteet and 39-year-old, Carl Scott were arrested during a traffic stop. The Sheriff’s Office Vice/Narcotics Unit conducted an investigating when Deputy K9...

A rapidly growing breakfast chain is set to arrive in Hampstead shortly before Christmas. Self-described as a "better breakfast" restaurant, Eggs Up Grill will open the doors to its newest location on Monday, Dec. 22, a news release from Eggs Up Grill announced. Eggs Up Grill has over 100 locations in operation,...

Dinner service begins soon at a new restaurant that is opening in the former Hops Supply Co. location at 5400 Oleander Drive in Wilmington. The Sounder is the newest project from Big Ocean Hospitality Group and Grant Steadman, who also operates Flying Machine Brewing Company and Flying Machine Oyster Bar. The new...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Port City will host their first ever LEGO Convention as the Wilmington Brick Convention comes to town. LEGO lovers of all ages can attend the event at the Wilmington Convention Center on September 12th through the 13th. The convention is expected to have professional...

CAPE FEAR REGION, N.C. (WECT) - Delays are expected on U.S. 421 after a tractor-trailer caught fire on the shoulder. New Hanover County Fire Rescue (NHCFR) crews are responding to the fire near Eagle Island. The call came in around 2:02 p.m. with roads expected to reopen around 3:33 p.m.,...