Downtown Wilmington

Videos posted this weekend on YouTube show a crowd on Front Street in downtown Wilmington Saturday night chanting, "U-S-A!" Suddenly, the crowd disperses. Many of the people in at least one of the videos are coughing and choking. Wilmington Police Spokeswoman Lucy Crockett says an officer used pepper spray to disperse the crowd. Full story...

Another bar downtown? It's true and local Wilmington leaders are giving it a thumbs up. They say this new upscale wine bar brings a different taste to the downtown bar scene. Full story...

The Port City is lucky to have a downtown area with shopping, eateries and historic sites, but sometimes downtown's bad reputation can distort the unique setting we have on the waterfront. A tour this weekend aims to change that perception. Full story...

Water Street in Downtown Wilmington is known for its proximity to the water. But today it really lived up to its name. Full story...

Due to a combination of excessive rain and a high tide, the National Weather Service has advised that flooding of up to two feet is expected today on Water Street. Full story...

In the wake of another weekend of violence and other problems downtown, Wilmington Police Chief Ralph Evangelous joined Ann McAdams onset during WWAY NewsChannel 3 at 5:30 Wednesday to talk about what's going on and what can be done. Full story...

Another weekend and more violence in downtown Wilmington. When the bars closed in Wilmington this weekend, police say fights broke out, a police horse and patrol car became victims and someone reported a man pointing a gun at people. Full story...

A convicted felon is behind bars tonight. Police say he slashed Brandin Roberts, a Marine visiting Wilmington last month. Full story...

Keep downtown safe. That's the message a new public service announcement is getting out to radio listeners in hopes that arguments come to an end. Full story...

It was scheduled for a foreclosure sale today, but the Downtown Gateway property won't be changing hands yet. The land south of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge in Wilmington was supposed to be developed into a high-rise complex, but it never materialized. Full story...

This will be the last time the exhibit will showcase new pieces, as the project is in need of extra funding. Full story...

Three throwdowns downtown over the weekend have Wilmington Police busy. Cops continue to investigate fights that left three people bloodied and battered. One of the fights was inside City Limits Saloon. The other two were outside the Rhino Club and Side Bar. Now the Rhino's owner is defending his club. Full story...

What one man thought was just another night out on the town with some friends has left him scarred for life. Wilmington Police say this weekend's bar scene was one of the worst this summer. Fights broke out around the same time bars typically let out: 2 a.m. They left at least three people injured and one man with scars he'll have for the rest of his life. Full story...

The controversy continues with the Dudley Mansion in Downtown Wilmington. The owners may face criminal charges after this weekend. Full story...

A partially torn down building on the corner of Brunswick and Front Streets seems out place when you consider all the renovations and new additions downtown. So can you believe this land next to the new convention center will be home to a brand new building in the coming years? Full story...