Wilmington NC

PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - A man will spend the next eight years in prison after pleading guilty to a shooting at officer during a police chase. The Wallace Police Department says that this week in Pender County court Gary Devane pleaded guilty to two counts of discharging a weapon into occupied property,...

Financing to build a new 2,000-unit development in Brunswick County has been secured. A national finance advisory firm recently announced arrangements of a nearly $100 million loan for an upcoming residential community in Brunswick County. Greysteel arranged an approximate $93 million construction loan for a...

Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of rocky point..

When I moved my family to Wilmington this summer to launch MicroVentureLab, I did so with great intention: to immerse us in a vibrant coastal community that boasts a thriving entrepreneurial landscape. Wilmington ticked all of the boxes. Seeking a change from our native Boston area, I consulted the sharpest...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — On Saturday, the Wilmington Fire Department officially opened Fire Station 6. In a press release, the fire department called the new River Road location a state-of-the-art facility designed to enhance emergency response and public safety for the growing Riverlights community and surrounding...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington International Airport (ILM) Aerospace Foundation is holding a food drive. The drive is specifically to assist government workers and their families amid the shutdown, according to ILM’s Facebook page. Items requested include:. Peanut butter. Soups. Pasta. Rice. Shampoo. Soap....

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Fire Department is hosting its annual food drive in support of Nourish NC. Donation drop-off collection tubs will be available at all WFD fire stations and the Skyline Center in downtown. “Last year, the City collected a record-breaking 1,700 pounds of food, and we...

The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners in North Carolina is seeking residents to fill positions on several boards and committees. Openings are available for independent electrical contractors, licensed dentists, and hotel owners. Applicants must be residents of New Hanover County.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Elvis, a 9-week-old terrier-mix puppy from Freedom Bridge Animal Rescue, is looking for his forever home. Elvis is described as a sweet and fun-loving boy. He is available to go to his future home as a foster-to-adopt while he finishes his vaccines and gets neutered and...

LELAND, N.C. (WECT) - The Leland Police Department (LPD) is asking the public for help identifying a person of interest in a recent break-in. According to LPD, the suspect broke into Gondolfo’s Pizza in Leland on Oct. 26. LPD states the individual “appears to be a white male, possibly...