For nearly 100 years, the Carolina Beach Boardwalk has drawn visitors to the area and continues to do so today. From popular doughnuts to an updated amusement park, dining, music and more, here are seven things to enjoy on the boardwalk this summer. Britt's Donut Shop This popular boardwalk venue has been a staple since opening in 1939, only selling homemade glazed doughnuts. The iconic shop reopened this spring Friday-Sunday from 4-10 p.m. Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays and 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sund... read more

SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — Voting for the 2022 election is underway. Constituents will choose candidates this midterm season to fill one U.S. Senate seat, 14 House seats, several state offices, including the general assembly, supreme court and court of appeals, local judges and prosecutors, as well as county offices, including sheriff and commissioners, and local school boards. Before heading to the polls, sample ballots can be accessed here to help individuals research candidates ahead of cas... read more

NEW HANOVER COUNTY — Seasonal flu vaccines are available at no charge over the next two weeks in New Hanover County. The county’s Health and Human Services Public Health will offer drive-thru flu vaccines Oct. 4 to 7 and Oct. 10 to 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Anyone 6 months and older eligible for a flu shot can visit the Health and Human Services parking lot at 1650 Greenfield St. and receive service without having to get out of their cars. “We want this process to truly be as simple as possible ... read more

By WECT Staff Published: Jul. 15, 2022 at 4:42 PM EDT|Updated: 20 hours ago WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A developer is seeking to rezone a 50-acre lot near the 17th Street-Independence Blvd. intersection for a residential development. The Wilmington City Council will consider an ordinance to rezone the lot located at 3152. S. 17th Street near the Pointe at Barclay. According to material prepared by city staff, the new development would consist of more than 550 residential units, includin... read more

KURE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - People are flocking to Kure Beach -- but not for the ocean views like you might expect. In fact, the attraction people are hoping to see is a couple of blocks off the oceanfront. “It’s amazing how many people are stopping by,” said David Hall, who helped plant the agave 20 years ago. “Wish I could charge a nickel for each one of them!” Whether you call it agave, century plant or “giant asparagus,” it’s drawing crowds to this corner of Kure Be... read more