Wilmington NC

OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — Lots of sea turtles are emerging from the sand at Oak Island. This video from the Oak Island Sea Turtle Protection Program shows groups of hatchlings making their way to the ocean. Volunteers set up paths to guide the sea turtles safely. The nesting...

Archaeologists from East Carolina University have uncovered four historic shipwrecks along the Cape Fear River, including what may be the remains of La Fortuna, a Spanish ship. “The successful recovery of the possible La Fortuna shipwreck and documentation of heritage at risk within a nationally significant historic...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) -Friends and family gathered at the site of a crash that took the lives of two people in Wilmington. The memorial was held for 18-year-old Brooklen Wallace, who rode in the car driven by Noah Johnston that crashed and caught fire on Willard Street on Sunday. Wallace’s...

Over the last two months, the New Hanover County Schools district has been grappling with millions of dollars in budget shortfalls, with limited options on how to bridge those gaps. On Tuesday, Dr. Chris Barnes offered the school board some good news — $1.6 million in federal funding, for Title...

Searching for hidden seafood gems in North Carolina that deserve a special trip?. These 6 unassuming restaurants serve up ocean treasures so good you’ll want to hit the road right away!. 1. Michael’s Seafood Restaurant (Carolina Beach) Michael’s Seafood Restaurant catches your eye with its crisp white building...

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - New Hanover County Commissioner Dane Scalise posted a video to social media, addressing what he calls “wild and false accusations” when it comes to claims of voter suppression and the New Hanover County Board of Elections. The nearly seven-minute video was posted...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Independence Mall in Wilmington is now under new ownership. A property manager from Brookfield Properties, the previous owner of the mall, told WECT that 4th Dimension Properties was the new owner of the mall as of Aug. 5. In a press release, Felix Reznick with...

Commissioner calls out “wild and false” claims after public outcry over early voting in New Hanover Co. The early voting plan was eventually voted on unanimously by the newly sworn-in Board of Elections at its July 22 meeting. Updated: 3 hours ago. The Wilmington Police Department says the...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) is set to retire one of its mounted units. Unit Comet’s last day was on Aug. 5 after many years of service to Wilmington. “We wish you the best in the years to come!” WPD wrote on their Facebook page....

HAMPSTEAD, NC (WWAY) — The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded a construction contract for the final segment of the Hampstead Bypass, a long-anticipated project aimed at easing congestion and improving connectivity in New Hanover and Pender counties. The $182 million contract was awarded to S.T. Wooten...