Man arrested in Virginia for deadly shooting in Wilmington
One man has been arrested in Virginia in connection with a shooting that left one person dead on Thursday morning.
Pender Water & Sewer schedules public meeting on Hampstead water treatment plant
HAMPSTEAD, N.C. (WECT) - Pender Water & Sewer will hold a public meeting to discuss the proposed Membrane Water Treatment Plant in Hampstead and address community questions about planned effluent discharge. The department said it received questions from community members regarding the planned discharge associated...
Wilmington City Council to focus on transportation initiatives, homeless shelter updates
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Wilmington City Council will meet Tuesday, Jan. 6, to consider several resolutions and receive updates on city projects, including homeless shelter strategy and multiple transportation initiatives. Independence Boulevard Extension. The council will vote on a resolution opposing the proposed...
Pet of the Week: Layla from the New Hanover Co. Sheriff’s Office Animal Services...
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Layla, a 9-year-old boxer mix from the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office (NHCSO) Animal Services Unit, is looking for her forever home. She is described as a sweet and playful girl who gets along with other dogs. Those interested in adopting her are...
City of Wilmington to break ground on new Parks Operations Facility
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The City of Wilmington will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Parks Operations Facility. The facility, located at 111 Melton Road, will replace the current aging, flood-prone site at 1702 Burnett Blvd, according to city officials. The city says the new building will provide a...
Wilmington first responders deliver 1,500 books to hospital pediatric unit
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — The Wilmington Fire Department, New Hanover County Fire Rescue, and Novant Health have partnered for a book drive throughout the month of December that will be going to children in the hospital. More than 1,500 books were collected for the pediatric unit at Novant...
After 155 years, Black Episcopal church continues to serve Wilmington community
WILMINGTON, N.C. - St. Mark's Episcopal Church, established in 1869 at 600 Grace St. in Wilmington, is the oldest African American Episcopal Church in...
WPD: Woman charged in pair of attempted armed robberies
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A woman has been charged in a pair of attempted armed robberies, according to the Wilmington Police Department. Wendi Leigh...
Special Olympics Polar Plunge raises more than $100k in Kure Beach
KURE BEACH, NC (WWAY) - It may still be a bit too cold to swim in the ocean this time of year, but hundreds...
NC Azalea Festival holds Seahawk Sun Run 5k for UNCW Homecoming
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) - The North Carolina Azalea Festival collaborated with UNCW to host the Seahawk Sun Run in Long Leaf Park on Sunday...
