Man pleads guilty to 2021 murder of local nightclub owner, sentenced in New Hanover...
A 27-year-old man will serve at least 23 years in prison for the 2021 murder of a local nightclub owner.According to a news release...
Man pleads guilty to raping woman at homeless campsite in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) - A South Carolina man pleaded guilty to second degree forcible rape and two counts of second degree forcible sexual offense...
State agency identifies pellet plant emitting sawdust pollution
WILMINGTON PORT, N.C. - Sawdust from wood pellet manufacturing facilities in North Carolina have reportedly blown onto nearby residents' homes and caused health problems....
Restaurant owner charged after investigation by special agents, officials say
WILMINGTON, N.C. - A restaurant owner has been arrested and charged after an investigation by special agents in North Carolina. New Hanover County businessman...
Two Southport women arrested on drug trafficking, firearm charges
SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - Two Southport women were arrested Thursday, Feb. 15, as a result of a Brunswick County Sheriff's Office investigation, a release...
Local NAACP to hold Souls to the Polls march to vote in 2024 primary...
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The New Hanover County NAACP will be marching Souls to the Polls on Sunday, Feb. 25. People will gather at...
Alliance for Cape Fear Trees to distribute 600 free trees March 9
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Alliance for Cape Fear Trees is set to give out 600 free trees at Legion Stadium Saturday, March 9,...
Black History Month: David Clarke ‘D.C.’ Virgo led Williston, helped build city’s first Black...
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - David Clarke "D.C." Virgo became the first principal of the new Williston Primary and Industrial School in 1915, building a...
Pet of the Week: Miley from Monty’s Home
BURGAW, N.C. (WECT) - Miley, a two-year-old Walker hound mix, is available for adoption from Monty's Home. Miley is described as a smart and...
Wilmington police looking for runaway teenager
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department announced that it is looking for 16-year-old M'Pris Limri Roberts. According to the WPD, Roberts was...
