Investigators determined the incident to be a murder and that Petteys’s boyfriend, Michael Lavelle, was a person of interest.

About five months after the city approved a $1.7 million bid, here's the latest on a proposed downtown grocery store.

From hat styles to mint juleps, the Kentucky Derby has a little something for everybody. The 151st running of the Kentucky ...

A crowd gathered outside of Wilmington's Social Security Administration building Thursday as one of several recent 'Hands Off ...

A man has been charged with his girlfriend’s murder, according to officers with the Wilmington Police Department. On Tuesday, ...

A Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter will perform in Wilmington on "The Dreamsicle Tour" this fall. Maren Morris will ...

Downtown Wilmington Incorporated released the Azalea Festival Downtown Impact Survey to collect feedback about the azalea ...

It may be one of the quintessential Southern dishes, but there are so, so many ways to prepare shrimp and grits. Local chefs create versions that are traditional or creative, creamy or Creole, simple ...

Wilmington police discovered the body of Holly Petteys in an apartment on April 22, 2025. Police identified Petteys' ...

A suspended Wilmington Police sergeant is facing charges of assault, offensive touching and two counts of official misconduct ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A mural to honor the life of Coach Sherriedale Morgan was unveiled at the Sherriedale Morgan ...

Wilmington Veteran Affairs held its 75th Annual Awards Banquet in New Castle on Tuesday, honoring volunteers who support ...