The Isabel Stellings Holmes Bridge, a four-lane drawbridge, opened in 1980 and replaced a hazardous bridge over the Northeast Cape Fear River. The 1980s brought two new bridges to the Wilmington area ...

South Pelican Island belongs to the birds. Royal Terns circle and screech above this spit of sand and shrub, which juts out of North Carolina’s winding Cape Fear River. Grackles hop among the bushes ...

Brittany Dixon has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury after shooting a man Friday night on Applewood Lane in Raleigh, police said.

However, many people don’t realize the amount of work done to make sure those ships can safely navigate throughout the Cape Fear River. Every day, tens of thousands of cubic yards of sand ...

But it was once relied upon for vessels cruising up the Cape Fear River. Mariners began lobbying for a navigational light years before the construction started. The project was finally approved on ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The second annual FEAST Wilmington is well and truly here. With different “Experiences” throughout the week, a kickoff party set for Friday and a weekend full of ...

This wooden boardwalk that borders Cape Fear River is lined with popular restaurants and bars – and punctuated by stools and benches that are perfect for taking a break and taking in the scene.

28 x 36 in. (71.1 x 91.4 cm.) ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) is launching a new program to train students in the natural hair care industry. CFCC will be offering the Natural Hair Care Specialist ...

Raven Rock State Park is about 34 miles from Fayetteville in neighboring Harnett County and features a 150-foot tall natural formation known as Raven Rock that overlooks the Cape Fear River.

From the mountains to the coast, North Carolina is surrounded by unbelievably beautiful natural landscapes, outdoor ...

The best time to visit Cape Cod is May, June, September or October. These shoulder months usher in pleasant temperatures for outdoor pursuits, fewer crowds than the busy summer season and ...