A gold mine was running dry — but a North Carolina man held onto hope when he visited 129 years ago. Jacob Shinn’s optimism was rewarded when he hit something hard while digging on April 9, 1896.

(This story has been updated to include new information.) A Wilmington recovery program that helps college students could lose its funding as part of federal cuts. The Collegiate Recovery Center ...

The Wilmington area is expected to experience severe weather, including strong winds and potential tornadoes, on Monday afternoon and evening. Gusty winds and thunderstorms are anticipated ...

After shutting down, businesses that served the Wilmington area for years are repurposed, rezoned or demolished to make way for new occupants. Numerous projects are underway to completely ...

A fatal stabbing occurred in Wilmington on the 100 block of Montgomery Avenue. Police responded to the scene around 8:15 p.m. on Saturday, April 5th. The victim died at the scene from severe stab ...

There was just a slight bit of orange flames shooting off the roof of the dry cleaners next door,” Patterson told WGN News. Chicago emergency crews respond to the 4900 block of North Damen at ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - It’s been six months since Hurricane Helene hit the western part of North Carolina. Families have been working to put their lives and homes back together after major storm ...

“Wind gusts of 20-25 mph are expected during the afternoon, along with very dry fuels.” Many of the same counties were also under an increased fire danger last Friday. Though no fires are currently ...

Western North Carolina will see dry, windy conditions again on Friday, March 28. A red flag warning is in place across the region. It's another dry, sunny day in Western North Carolina.