Wilmington NC Headlines

Cape Fear Sail & Power Squadron to celebrate 75 years of boating safety and education
Mon Jun 01 3:30 pm
The Cape Fear Sail & Power Squadron will mark a major milestone this week as it celebrates 75 years of service to the Cape Fear region with a special luncheon aboard the Battleship USS North Carolina.
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Marilyn Monroe at 100: Celebrating the superstar’s enduring legacy
Mon Jun 01 3:00 pm
Over 1,000 people gathered at a Marilyn Monroe lookalike event in Palm Springs, California, over the weekend to honor the entertainer's enduring legacy ahead of what would have been her 100th birthday.
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Senior Resource Center to host free Shred-A-Thon events across New Hanover County in June
Mon Jun 01 2:30 pm
Residents looking to securely dispose of sensitive personal documents will have multiple opportunities this June as the New Hanover County Senior Resource Center partners with New Hanover County Recycling and Solid Waste to host a series of free Shred-A-Thon events across the county.
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Self-Care Share: Welch Scar Therapy
Mon Jun 01 2:00 pm
In today's episode of Self-Care Share, host Tiffany Cripps talks with Stacey Welch of Welch Scar Therapy. 
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Experimental pancreatic cancer drug offers new hope in major trial
Mon Jun 01 1:30 pm
An experimental drug for metastatic pancreatic cancer nearly doubled overall survival in a Phase 3 clinical trial, offering new hope for patients with one of the deadliest forms of cancer.
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WWAY StormTrack 3 Hurricane Special airs tonight on CBS
Mon Jun 01 1:24 pm
Hurricane season is here, and WWAY's StormTrack 3 team is helping viewers get ready with a special program airing this week.
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Man dies after crashing stolen vehicle in New Hanover County, deputies say
Mon Jun 01 1:05 pm
A 36-year-old man died after crashing a stolen vehicle in New Hanover County late Friday night, according to the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office.
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Boil water advisory issued for downtown Wilmington area ahead of water valve repairs
Mon Jun 01 1:00 pm
The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for approximately 80 customers in the area surrounding Front and Ann streets, beginning Thursday, June 4 at 6 p.m., due to planned utility work in the area.
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Southport to receive donated water rescue device through FPTower initiative
Mon Jun 01 12:30 pm
The City of Southport will soon add a new piece of lifesaving equipment to its emergency response arsenal after being selected as the top-voted coastal community in FPTower Inc.’s 2026 Save A Life Raffle.
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Serena Williams is returning to pro tennis at age 44 after nearly 4 years away from the sport
Mon Jun 01 12:16 pm
Serena Williams is returning to professional tennis at age 44 after nearly four years away from the sport.
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Salute to Veterans program returns to Southport with performance by Letters From Home
Mon Jun 01 12:00 pm
The NC 4th of July Festival will once again honor military service and sacrifice with its annual Salute to Veterans program, set for Thursday, July 2, at the Southport Community Building.
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Public seminar Saturday to focus on Cape Fear environmental concerns
Mon Jun 01 11:30 am
Cape Fear River Watch will host a public seminar Saturday morning focused on several environmental issues affecting southeastern North Carolina.
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