Wilmington NC

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Ahead of a cold front, be alert for heavy storm chances and a shot at more 100+ heat index values through Friday. On the flip side of this front, your First Alert Forecast carries lower residual shower chances and a noticeable cooldown for the weekend with temperatures possibly dipping as...

Southport, North Carolina is among the most affordable beach towns in the South for single people -- and it's a booming place to be.

OCEAN ISLE BEACH, N.C. (TCN) -- A 56-year-old man faces a murder charge after a missing persons investigation led to the discovery of dismembered remains in plastic containers. According to the Florence County Sheriff’s Office in South Carolina, in early June, family members reported Christie Ward and Charles Antwine...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A new docu-series produced by a Wilmington entertainment company will shine the spotlight on some of the unsung heroes who helped Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene. Just Do Good Entertainment will produce the series, Air Angels: Flight Helene, which highlights the stories of...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Over a dozen traffic cameras are placed at intersections within the city of Wilmington, but since July 1, they haven’t been active. They were once known as red light cameras, designed to catch drivers who ran a red light, resulting in a $50 fine. The...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — More than 30 people came out for a meeting Tuesday about a possible future development being considered near Monkey Junction. The Woods at Galen is still in the early planning stages, but it would feature 36 duplex units on a 9-acre parcel off Golden Road.

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - A man was sentenced after he pleaded guilty to attempted murder involving a shooting in Southport. According to court documents, the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) investigated a shots-fired call at a home on July 6, 2024. Detectives determined that Malaki Smith fired an automatic...

CAPE FEAR (WWAY) — We’re several weeks into summer, marking the most popular time for visitors and locals alike to head to the beach. But there’s one aspect of your trip to the shore which often goes overlooked: bridges. Ever since the intracoastal waterway was completed in...

In Wilmington, North Carolina a family of red foxes were recently trapped and euthanized. They had not been any threat to live stock nor had they caused any property damage. The foxes were all healthy, and they were certainly not dangerous. They were simply minding their own business and doing...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Country music star Brad Paisley took a moment out of his performance to recognize local officers at his concert last week. Wilmington police officers had the chance to share the stage with Paisley at the Live Oak Bank Pavilion on July 24. “Our officers work to...