Home damaged after overnight fire in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Crews responded to a house fire that broke out overnight in Wilmington on Wednesday. According to a spokesperson from New Hanover County Fire Rescue (NHCFR), a call came in around 12:23 a.m. on Dec. 17 about a house fire on Bay Blossom Drive, near Gordon Road.
Temporary DMV office expected to open in Brunswick County in February
BELVILLE, N.C. (WECT) - A new temporary DMV office, estimated to open in February 2026, is expected to relieve Brunswick County from long wait times. The new DMV location will offer both driver and vehicle services. Christopher Rivenbark, who has lived in Brunswick County for nearly 20 years, said long...
Grand opening for new breakfast diner Patty’s Place to be held in downtown Burgaw
BURGAW, N.C. (WECT) - One project for the local initiative ‘Own Your Own’ will have its grand opening next month. Breakfast diner Patty’s Place, owned and operated by Chef Khristen Hunter, has announced its grand opening for Monday, Jan. 5, at 106 West Courthouse Street. Chef Hunter...
Wilmington Fire Department contains gas leak at Costco after evacuating store
The Wilmington Fire Department (WFD) has contained a gas leak at the Costco on Gingerwood Drive.
‘This can’t be real’: Friends remember Wilmington woman allegedly killed by husband
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Friends and coworkers of Ebony Boles are speaking out after her husband allegedly shot and killed her at their Wilmington home. Michael Loyde, 58, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife. According to police, Boles was shot and killed inside their home on Bladen Street...
Warming Shelter ILM location sees over 125 people seek warmth
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – Warming Shelter ILM filled up overnight with those looking for a warm place to sleep. Two emergency shelters opened on Sunday at 5 p.m. and will remain open until 9 a.m. on Tuesday. The first location is at 920 North 6th Street for single women...
More than 200 elementary students receive bikes through the Bike for Kids Foundation
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — On Monday, more than 200 third-grade students in New Hanover County received brand-new bicycles as part of the Bikes for Kids Foundation. Students from Freeman, Alderman, Forest Hills, and Snipes Elementary Schools received the bikes at a special assembly at New Hanover County High...
Brunswick County Schools launches bond referendum website for $350 million proposal
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) -Brunswick County Schools has launched a website to provide information about a $350 million bond referendum proposal to build new schools and repair or renovate existing facilities. The district is requesting the bond to address growing enrollment demand and aging infrastructure....
Four-legged first responder: LONDON joins WFD crisis response dog team
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – The Wilmington Fire Department added a new four-legged team member to its crew on Tuesday. LONDON is a one and half year old black lab and he’s a new “Crisis Response Facility Dog” at the fire department. In partnership with paws4people, LONDON is the fifth dog to join the department’s...
North Carolina chemical processing company pleads guilty to polluting Cape Fear River
Nearly a year after the production manager at a chemical processing company in North Carolina pleaded guilty to polluting the Cape Fear River, the company itself has also pleaded guilty, federal prosecutors said Monday.
