A man has been charged following an explosion that injured multiple first responders in Wilmington. Jason Lee Beach, 46, of Wilmington, has been charged with driving while intoxicated, felony serious injury, possession of drug paraphernalia, hit and run/leaving the scene, reckless driving and failure to maintain lane.

Three firefighters are recovering after a gas line explosion rocked Wilmington on Tuesday. Investigators say a car plowed into gas lines for a building under construction.

WILMINGTON, N.C. — Wilmington police are responding to an explosion on Tuesday. Police said the blast happened near New Centre Drive and are asking everyone to avoid the area. This is a developing story.

A day after a building exploded in Wilmington on Aug. 19, workers at a nearby restaurant are still shocked and rattled, as crews clean up debris.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Michael Franti has announced that he is canceling all remaining dates on his tour. According to Variety, singer-songwriter Victoria Canal accused Franti of sexual misconduct on her social media. Variety confirmed that Activist Artist Management no longer represents Franti following the claims.

The city of Wilmington has appointed Ryan Zuidema as its new police chief following a months-long nationwide search, following a unanimous vote by the Wilmington City Council on Tuesday, Aug. 19. Zuidema has worked with the Lynchburg, Virginia, police department since 1997 and was appointed Lynchburg's police chief in 2018.

Seconds before an explosion destroyed a building in Wilmington on Aug. 19, firefighters sent out a "mayday" call warning of elevated gas levels.

Terminations and reviews linked to the Trump administration's DOGE have hit the Wilmington area this year, including Cape Fear Memorial Bridge funds.

Wilmington College recognized 23 members of its faculty and staff for service milestones, ranging from five to 50 years, during its annual Opening Year Meeting on Aug. 11.

More Wilmington-area beach towns are advising beachgoers to stay out of the water as Hurricane Erin draws closer to the Cape Fear region, bringing life-threatening surf and rip currents to area beaches.