Sixth Prosecutorial District

Wilmington man convicted of perjury after accusing judge of assault

WWAY News,

September 18, 2026

District Attorney Jason Smith shortly speaks after taking the oath of office on December 3, 2024. (Photo: Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Jason Smith sworn in as district attorney for New Hanover and Pender Counties

Nate Mauldin,

December 3, 2024

DA-Elect Jason Smith (Photo: Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

District Attorney-Elect Jason Smith reacts to election win

Nate Mauldin,

November 6, 2024

Jason Smith elected as district attorney for New Hanover and Pender Counties

Nate Mauldin,

November 6, 2024

(Photo: Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Rebecca Zimmer Donaldson sworn in as district attorney for New Hanover and Pender Counties

Nate Mauldin,

September 4, 2024

Ben David Da

The Prosecution Rests: Ben David reflects on 2 decades as New Hanover and Pender DA

Sydney Bouchelle,

November 29, 2023