Wilmington NC

Pizza night isn’t just dinner—it’s a family tradition, and North Carolina knows how to do it right. From bubbling cheese pulls to laughter echoing around the table, nothing brings parents and kids together quite like a perfectly baked pie. Across the Tar Heel State, pizzerias aren’t just serving slices; they’re...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Sean Guerrero, a candidate for one of three open seats for Wilmington City Council in the upcoming 2025 Municipal Elections, has dropped out of the race. “Unfortunately, due to some unforeseen circumstances, against what I wanted to do, I had to withdraw,” Guerrero said in a...

Recently I was relaxing on the pier. It was a gorgeous day and many folks were enjoying it. The only sounds were waves washing on shore, gulls having their usual conversations, and occasionally one could hear voices and snippets of people chatting. I was just zoning in and seeing some...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A Wilmington high schooler is preparing to play at one of golf’s most iconic courses this weekend. Isaak Tschekunow, a junior at Hoggard High School in Wilmington, is playing in this weekend’s PURE Insurance Championship, a PGA Tour Champions event held at the famed Pebble Beach Golf Links...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) — There’s a new delivery service on UNCW’s campus and it’s rolling in on six wheels. Self-driving Starship Robots have arrived. For a delivery fee of around $3, students can order food without even leaving their dorm. For students like freshman Aubrey Looney,...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - You can find it in pamphlets, you can find it online or even by word of mouth; but the statistics don’t lie. Just under 50,000 people died by suicide in 2023, according to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY (WECT) - This October, Brunswick County will hold its inaugural Agricultural Fair and Expo at Stump Hill Farms in Ash, NC. According to the Brunswick Fair website, fairgoers can anticipate:. Agriculture shows. Animal exhibits. Carnival rides. Live music and entertainment. Food and drink. Local...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Brunswick County woman wins lottery prize on her birthday. “This is insane,” said Chelsea Carter, who makes a living cleaning houses. “I’ve cried, I’ve laughed, it’s surreal.”. On Sept. 10, Carter hit the jackpot in the Monopoly digital instant game,...

CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - A man has been arrested after firing shots on Myrtle Avenue in Carolina Beach on Sunday, Sept. 14. According to a Carolina Beach Police Department (CBPD) spokesperson, police investigated an altercation between two men. No one was reported injured. When officers arrived at the scene...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office (NHCSO) will host National Night Out 2025 next month. According to NHCSO, families will be able to enjoy free food, bounce houses, face painting, games, a community vendor fair featuring local businesses and free Child ID Kits, alongside interacting...