Five displaced, one animal dead after Wilmington townhouse fire
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Crews responded to a fire at a townhouse in Wilmington over the weekend. According to the Wilmington Fire Department (WFD), the fire happened Sunday, March 1, on Pheasant Court at Harbor Station Townhomes. The fire was contained to one townhouse. WFD said there was no one...
Winners of the Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– Thousands of runners are finally resting after competing at the Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon. After starting the race at Wrightsville Beach, runners crossed the finish line at Riverfront Park and received medals to help celebrate their amazing achievements. After getting their prize,...
The 250th anniversary of the Battle at Moores Creek Bridge wraps up with one...
PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY)– History has come alive in Pender County. Saturday was the last day of the weeklong events to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Battle at Moores Creek Bridge. At the park, hundreds of guests came to see music, musket shootings, and special re-enactments, like how to blacksmith.
Wilmington Man Accused in Secret Peeping Spree Held on $1 Million Bond
A Wilmington man is being held on a $1 million bond after prosecutors laid out a sprawling list of sexual and voyeurism-related charges in court Friday. Michael Trey, 38, was arrested on Feb. 26 and now faces about 72 charges tied to roughly 30 open cases in New Hanover County. Prosecutors say the alleged conduct...
Approved plans for corner at busy Brunswick intersection pose risk
A corner property with approved plans for commercial development at one of Brunswick County's busiest intersections could be vital in future road improvements . Property at the intersection of N.C. 211 and U.S. 17 are included in old plans for what officials say is a needed project. If the retail structure is built,...
Nextdoor data reveals Parsley Woods as Wilmington’s friendliest community
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) — Question, what’s Wilmington’s friendliest neighborhood? If you guessed Parsley Woods, you are correct!. Nextdoor, the hyper local social network did a deep data dive on how users interact on the platform. Its analysis showed residents in Parsley Woods have the most helpful and positive...
People Line Up At This North Carolina Coastal Eatery Every Weekend For Comfort Food
Weekend mornings bring something special to the coast when the smell of fresh pancakes and sizzling bacon drifts through the air. Families arrive early and form lines that stretch out the door because they know what waits inside is worth every minute of the wait. Granny’s Country Kitchen serves up...
Women’s Golf Set to Compete at River Landing Classic
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The Asheville women's golf team returns to action March 2-3 as the Bulldogs travel to Wallace, N.C., to compete in the River Landing Classic, hosted by UNC Wilmington. The 54-hole event will feature 36 holes on Monday (March 2) followed by the final 18 holes on...
Wilmington Symphony Orchestra to hold concert with Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra will perform alongside Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Tift Merritt at Cape Fear Community College’s Wilson Center. Music Director Peter Askim will lead the orchestra in a program that combines classical repertoire with contemporary songwriting. The...
More than 5,400 runners prep for 16th annual Wilmington Marathon
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – Thousands of runners from around the U.S. and the world are in the Cape Fear prepping for the 16th annual Wilmington Marathon on Saturday. “Oh, I’m nervous, I think there’s always the pre-race jitters that happen,” said Alex Fletcher. Fletcher is one...
