While the Wilmington area is blessed with a multitude of piers, this 711-foot structure on Pleasure Island offers some of the ...

North Carolina waters are home to a variety of shark species, including great whites and hammerheads. However, attacks are ...

As recently as late May 2025, a swimmer was injured off the coast of North Carolina’s Sunset Beach. Local authorities estimate the individual’s leg wound was most likely caused by a shark. Though the ...

Despite a 30-minute downpour, crowds gathered at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park to witness the successful release of three ...

These hidden gem seafood spots in North Carolina are so good, the locals would rather keep them to themselves.

From dockside gems to oceanfront classics, these coastal North Carolina restaurants serve unforgettable views and even better ...

A man struck by lightning on a North Carolina waterway died this past week, a report said. Sister-station WECT reported that ...

The town manager of Topsail Beach has announced his resignation, citing changes in the town’s political environment and governance priorities.

TOPSAIL BEACH, N.C. (WECT) -Topsail Beach Town Manager Doug Shipley announced his resignation in a letter to the board of commissioners on Wednesday, June 25. In the letter, Shipley states, “In recent ...

TOPSAIL BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - After some back-and-forth, commissioners in Topsail Beach have approved next year’s budget, which includes a 20% increase in property taxes. The budget has a 48-cent ...

TOPSAIL BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Topsail Beach commissioners have approved the town’s budget for the 2026 fiscal year. The board voted June 17 to adopt the new budget, which includes a property tax ...

A proposed ordinance in Georgetown County would restrict surf and bait fishing during certain times during the summer and ban shark fishing on public beaches.