We heard they had 1,300 signups. We’re guessing there are going to be maybe 2,000 today,” said volunteer Lauren Reynolds.

Visit this East Coast city with a bustling historic district, stunning nearby beaches, and a 2-mile riverwalk lined with ...

For today’s cover story, Renee Spencer has compiled a guide to beaches in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties.

Federal agents have rounded up dozens of California farmworkers in large-scale raids at packinghouses and fields that farm bureaus say threaten businesses that supply much of the country's food ...

New Hanover County commissioners approved the 2025-2026 budget in a party-line 3-2 vote. The budget, which came together on ...

Later in the summer, the Dragon Boat Regatta and Festival and the Cape Fear Native Plant Festival will take place. Summertime ...

President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office his plans to phase out the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA ...

The Cape Fear region is rolling headlong into a stretch of warm, muggy weather, with temperatures and dew points combining to ...

As the weather continues to warm up, more and more people are hitting the links to improve their golf game. While there are ...

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WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A car crash on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge (CFMB) is affecting traffic Thursday morning.

Residents and businesses in Wrightsville Beach will soon see activity around their water meters as the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority begins a significant upgrade project ...