Wilmington NC

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The main branch of the New Hanover County public library is now closed, along with a downtown parking deck. The main branch of the library closed on Aug. 4, as staff work to relocate into a new facility within Project Grace. The library will reopen in October at the new location.

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Local bakery Wake N Bake Donuts is expanding in Wilmington with a new location set to open this fall. According to a post on the shop’s Facebook page, the new storefront will open Oct. 1 in the Racine Commons Shopping Center. “Same award-winning flavors....

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Those looking to buy a safe and affordable home in Brunswick County will be able to apply for one through the Brunswick County Habitat for Humanity homeownership program. According to the organization, it will open its homeownership application window on Aug. 11. Qualified individuals...

The post states that the closure took effect immediately on Thursday, July 31. Witnesses on the scene say the accident involved one vehicle heading south on Burnett Boulevard near the entrance to Greenfield Park. Main branch of New Hanover County public library closes. Updated: 8 hours ago. The main branch...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Your First Alert Forecast opens with variable clouds and the possibility of a stray shower or thundershower amid muggier easterly breezes Monday. After a couple of mornings with cool 60s on the Cape Fear temperature map, expect seasonable 80s for Monday afternoon. Monday’s rip current risk...

BOLIVIA, NC (WWAY) — The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is welcoming a new four-legged officer to its ranks. K9 Pepper has officially joined the team and will serve alongside her handler, Deputy Forbes. The addition comes after the unexpected passing of K9 Bayard. Sheriff’s officials say they are...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The City of Wilmington is working with North Carolina Emergency Management to update the Southeastern NC Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan and they want to hear from the public. The plan, which is required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, helps local governments secure federal...

Two people died in a car wreck early Sunday, Aug. 3, in Wilmington, according to a news release from the Wilmington Police Department. Around 1 a.m., officers responded to the wreck in the 300 block of Willard Street. First-responders noticed that the vehicle was severely damaged and engulfed in flames, the releases...

HOLLY RIDGE, N.C. (WECT) - J&J Snack Foods manufacturing facility in Holly Ridge has closed without advance notice, resulting in the loss of 48 jobs. The town of Holly Ridge made the announcement through a Facebook post on Friday saying no formal statement has been made from the company. Town officials say they...

BOLIVIA, N.C. (WECT) - Numbers show that a majority of North Carolinians felt burdened by the cost of health care and insurance in the past year, but one mobile clinic is hoping to meet the community where they live. The Novant “Community Care Cruiser” set up shop at Brunswick County’s...