The City of Anna Maria Island has made more progress toward rebuilding its beloved city pier, which was destroyed by Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024. City commissioners met last week to approve a ...

The underwater camera at the Okaloosa Island Pier has reached nearly 2 million viewers in its first month of operation, drawing a global audience that has surprised even the project’s creators. “I don ...

'It’s crazy to build something over 10 years and find out over a one-minute phone call that the plug has been pulled' A possible rent increase could drive two businesses out of Oak Bay’s historic Bell ...

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - Phillip Bowen was born and raised in Oak Island, and the events of last Saturday were the last thing he ever expected to hit the seaside community. That night, Bowen stopped ...

Last week I was really glad I’m not on the committee that runs the U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament for the Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce. On Tuesday, the committee decided to postpone ...

OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) - A precautionary swim advisory was issued in Oak Island by State recreational water quality officials. Officials advised beachgoers to be aware of the floodwaters being pumped ...

Oak Island's Town Seal. OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — State recreational water quality officials are advising swimmers and surfers to use caution after floodwaters were pumped into the ocean near Crowell ...

A man charged in connection with the death of a Brunswick County business owner has been released after posting a $1 million bond. Brian Reed Grant is accused of fatally shooting locksmith Randolph ...

SOUTHPORT, N.C. — Gov. Josh Stein joined local leaders Monday in Southport, offering support and calling for action following a mass shooting at the American Fish Company that left three people dead ...

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WGHP) — An Oak Island man has been detained and charged following a mass shooting Saturday in Brunswick County that left three people dead and five others injured. According to the ...