FWC accepting applications now for 2026 goliath grouper harvest. The goliath grouper harvest period opens March 1 and runs through May 31, 2026. The 2026 goliath grouper harvest is limited to 200.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is accepting applications for the 2026 season to catch goliath grouper in state waters. This unique recreational opportunity is possible through ...

The North Carolina State Conference National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has reelected a woman as president following its 82nd State Convention, WECT reports. Deborah ...

Actor Robert Scott Wilson of “Days of Our Lives” sat down and chatted with this journalist in Wilmington, North Carolina, where he was hosting a solo fan event. Robert Scott Wilson of 'Days of Our ...

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - The Southport Police Department has arrested and charged a man in connection with Saturday night’s deadly mass shooting at a waterfront bar in Southport. According to ...

The path of Tropical Depression Nine continues to shift east, which could lessen the impacts on the North Carolina coast. But the storm's track continues to fluctuate, so local officials are urging ...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A woman from High Point began a more than 12,000-mile journey to raise awareness about the deadliest form of cancer, making her first stop in Wilmington. Dusty Donaldson met ...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Executive Director Juanita Ballard Harper and Board Chair Sondra Collins of NC Project LEAD sat down with Tomika Jackson to discuss the White Lotus Gala. The gala is a ...

Lefty college kids painted over a Charlie Kirk mural at the University of North Carolina Wilmington Tuesday — with the head of the college’s Republican group claiming she was called a “fascist” and ...

Wilmington was named one of the most affordable beach towns by the healthy living website Avocadu. The city was ranked ninth on the list, which also included the Outer Banks from North Carolina.

When Sept. 1 arrived, many anglers were excited to run offshore. It coincided with the Labor Day holiday, leading many to make fishing plans. Gag grouper, red snapper and amberjack seasons were all ...

Recreational flounder season is underway in North Carolina, allowing anglers a brief two-week window to catch and keep the popular fish. The state hopes to unlock more fishing opportunities next year ...