Wilmington NC

The bicyclist who died after being hit by a vehicle in Wilmington on Feb. 20 has been identified. On Feb. 20, shortly before 4:30 p.m., officers with the Wilmington Police Department responded to the 6900 block of Market Street following reports that a bicyclist had been struck by a vehicle , according to the...

The owner of Platypus & Gnome near Wrightsville Beach has announced the restaurant is closing. Matt Danylec posted a note to social media that said Feb. 28 will be the last day in business for the restaurant at 7205 Wrightsville Ave. “I have truly loved serving this community and being a part of Wilmington’s great...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The eighth annual Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ Festival is set to return in March to the Live Oak Bank Pavilion. Each guest will receive a souvenir tasting glass for unlimited sampling of beer and bourbon. The festival also features all-day live entertainment, including a DJ and live music...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Cape Fear Public Utility Authority is closing part of the intersection of Princess Place Drive and Barclay Hills Drive for crews to complete a sewer repair. Princess Place Drive at the intersection with the northern segment of Barclay Hills Drive will be closed for around two...

NAVASSA, NC (WWAY) — Two intersections in Navassa will be temporarily closed this week for sewer main replacement work, according to utility officials. The work is being conducted for Brunswick County Utilities in coordination with the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The intersection of Plum Street and...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Nearly 5,500 athletes are expected to take part in the 16th annual Novant Health Wilmington Marathon on Saturday. The event includes the full marathon, half marathon, marathon relay, a 5K and a 1-Mile Kid’s Glow Run. Organizers say athletes from 49 states, Puerto Rico...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — On the coldest nights in Wilmington, the Warming Shelter ILM on Grace Street opens to provide warmth, safety, and a place to rest for people seeking protection from freezing temperatures. Meg McBride directs the local warming shelter that operates as a no-barriers refuge during cold...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Country star Darius Rucker is coming to Live Oak Bank Pavilion in June as part of the REEDS Jewelers Concert Series. Darius Rucker is stopping in Wilmington for his Songs of Summer Tour 2026 with George Birge and Austin Williams. Tickets will go on sale Friday,...

CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - A controlled burn is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 24, at Carolina Beach State Park, according to North Carolina State Parks officials. The burn is set to begin around noon. Roads, trails, and service roads in the vicinity will be closed during the burn, including the Snow’s Cut Trail,...

Cabinet Restoration and Repair Brand Sells Out in 7 Metro Areas. By mid-February 2026, Renew Medic had already recorded a banner year in terms of franchises awarded. The REP’M Group is assisting with the franchise’s expansion. Founded in 2024, the Renew Medic franchise has sold out in seven...