Thousands of demonstrators filled the streets of downtown Wilmington on Saturday in what organizers described as the largest protest in the city’s history.

A New Hanover County man is being held without bond after investigators say he tried to solicit a 13-year-old online.

The N.C. Forest Service issued a ban on all open burning and canceled all burning permits statewide effective 6 p.m. Saturday due to increased wildfire risk.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A man was arrested for sex crimes involving children dating back to 2015. Court records show 46-year-old Aron Breeden had three victims from 2015 to 2016. According to the ...

The Carolina Beach Police Department (CBPD) is investigating a crash on the northbound lane of Snow’s Cut Bridge.

James Osborne faces two federal charges: false statements on voter registration and false statements on voter ballot.

LELAND, N.C. (WECT) - Two daycare workers are under investigation by the Leland Police Department after a mother claimed her 3-year-old son was assaulted in two separate incidents at Childcare Network ...

Caleb Foster and Duke proved St. John’s hasn’t quite cornered the market on tenacity. Foster returned from a broken foot and rescued the Blue Devils’ national title hopes, helping the NCAA ...

Surf City Police Chief Phillip Voorhees announced his retirement, effective Sept. 1, 2026, after almost 19 years of service to the town. The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction has appointed ...

Officials say the fire burned approximately 4 acres in a wooded area off the roadway. Three non-residential structures were destroyed. No injuries were reported. A portion of US Highway 117 was ...

New Hanover County is facing a $4 million budget deficit one year after a heated budget debate and a major tax cut.