Wilmington NC

SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — If you’re looking to grab a good meal or a drink, a place that’s special to the Southport community is finally back open after a terrible mass shooting. The American Fish Company has confirmed with WWAY that the restaurant has reopened its doors...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington police say a traffic stop early Wednesday led to the seizure of more than 30 bindles of fentanyl, along with crack cocaine and marijuana. Just after midnight, officers stopped a vehicle in the 4100 block of Princess Place Drive in reference to a driver with a suspended license,...

The name of the motorcyclist who died after a collision on Oct. 25 has been released by Wilmington police. Thomas Christian Jarrott, 46, of Wilmington sustained severe injuries and died in the hospital following a collision involving a vehicle and a second motorcycle, according to the Wilmington Police Department. ...

Bertha Todd was honored for her legacy spanning seven decades of fighting for students and equality. The event was hosted by the UNCW College of Humanities, Social Sciences and the Arts (CHSSA), the departments of History, English, and Music and the UNCW Restorative Justice Collaboration. The celebration consisted of...

Catherine Cella, a Pawz in the Park event organizer, was in the studio to talk more about the event.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Halloween is just days away, and there are some tips parents can keep in mind to ensure their kids have a safe and fun night. When celebrating a holiday, few things can be scarier than an accidental emergency. The Wilmington Fire Department (WFD) says neighbors should...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Cape Fear Community College held a Financial Aid and FAFSA Night to assist students in signing up for help. FAFSA is a free application students can use to receive federal financial aid. More than a dozen students got help from CFCC staff on Wednesday evening...

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and Pender County Department of Social Services have informed residents about possible changes to November Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) benefits. These changes are due to the current federal government shutdown. If the shutdown continues, FNS recipients...

NEW HANOVER CO., N.C. (WECT) - New Hanover County, along with community partners, has created a website to address growing public concerns about food security amid the government shutdown. This follows the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) announcement that SNAP benefits for November...

CASTLE HAYNE, NC (WWAY) — Skywatch Bird Rescue, a non-profit that rescues and provides sanctuary for injured, orphaned and misplaced wild, exotic and domestic birds in North Carolina, is accepting pumpkins. The non-profit is accepting pumpkins as long as they’re still fresh and bales of hay. The rescue...