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WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Departments in UNCW were among several recipients of honors at the 2023 Telly Awards. Two student teams of the Department of Communication Studies’ digital creativity and production courses received bronze. One student creative team of Alex Katsouridis and seniors Morgan Conley and Anthony Woodruff won with their video ‘Building a Brand: KBSWIM’ in the ‘Social Video General – Student’ category. The video shows how Kenzie Bongiorno, the owner and designer of the ‘sustainable swimwear and apparel brand’ KBSWIM, built her business.

UNCW student-led productions receive honors at Telly Awards

Southport, NC

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - Duke Energy has announced that outdoor sirens around the Brunswick Nuclear Plant are set to be tested from Monday, June 19 to Thursday, June 22. The tests will occur between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. “This required testing is necessary to complete acoustic analysis to ensure...

Officials to test warning sirens around Brunswick Nuclear Plant

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A section of a private road at Hanover Landing Apartments was closed off due to a sinkhole that formed on Sunday, May 28. According to the property manager, it collapsed into a storm drain, and as of June 6, they are waiting on a quote for a construction contract to fix the damage.

Road section closed due to sinkhole at Hanover Landing Apartments

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - The NC 4th of July Festival in Southport is inviting spectators and participants to the Red, White, and Blue Freedom Flotilla at 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 2. “Spectators can watch the parade — which features patriotically bedazzled vessels of all shapes and sizes — from...

NC 4th of July Festival invites boaters and spectators to Red, White, and Blue Freedom Flotilla

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The University of North Carolina Wilmington is set to test its alert systems from June 6-8. On Tuesday and Wednesday, June 6-7, the university plans to sound the sirens in short bursts with a “growling” noise and/or with messaging from the sirens. At noon...

UNCW siren tests set for June 6-8

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - At its meeting on Tuesday, June 6, the Wilmington Housing Authority Board of Commissioners is considering contracts with the Wilmington Police Department at the local nonprofit Leading Into New Communities. A police services contract for up to $158,000 would support increased patrols, statistical reporting and analysis...

Wilmington Housing Authority considers contracts with police, LINC

Carolina Beach, NC

CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - The Town of Carolina Beach announced that Sand Dollar Lane will be closed on Tuesday, June 6 for work. According to the announcement, the road was also closed on June 5 to allow crews to install stormwater lines.

Sand Dollar Lane in Carolina Beach closed for work

Lumberton, NC

Whiteville, NC

WHITEVILLE, N.C. (WECT) - The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest on June 4, after a man allegedly assaulted and threatened to kill another person. According to a representative with the sheriff’s office, deputies arrested 73-year-old Johnnie Mack Evans at 1147 Old Lumberton Road in Whiteville on Sunday.

Man arrested in Whiteville after allegedly striking victim with 2x4 and throwing hammer

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department announced at on Thursday, June 6, that 15-year-old Kristina Colsch has been located. They had been declared a runaway juvenile on Tuesday.

Wilmington police locate runaway juvenile

Pender County, NC

Hampstead, NC

PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Pender County Humane Society is set to hold a ‘Fill-the-Van’ donation event on Tuesday, June 6. The event will support the society’s goal to establish a pet food pantry in Pender County, according to the PCHS. The Fill-the-Van event will run...

Pender County Humane Society to hold ‘Fill-the-Van’ donation event

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The NC Board of Transportation has adopted the State Transportation Improvement Program for 2024 to 2033 during its board meeting on Tuesday, officially refreshing its guide on how and when future transportation projects will be funded. 2023 marks the 50th year of the STIP in the...

NC Board of Transportation approves State Transportation Improvement Program for next decade

CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - K9 Zoe of the Carolina Beach Police Department was donated a bullet and stab protective vest from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vest is embroidered with the sentiment ‘In memory of Kelly Klotzer’ and was sponsored by a fundraiser hosted by...

Carolina Beach police K9 receives donated body armor

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - This week, we want to bring you the story of a young girl who has been waiting for a home for a long time. Giizselle really needs a home and someone to love and care for her and be her Forever Family. Giizselle is 11 and...

Forever Family: Meet Giizselle

Florida State

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Johnny Small is a long way away from the prisons where he spent most of his teenage years and much of his adult life. These days he lives in Florida on a 10-acre farm with his wife, 12 cats, 12 dogs, a couple horses and a donkey. But he’ll never forget what happened to him 35 years ago.

EXCLUSIVE: ‘I swear on my life I didn’t do it’: Man exonerated after 28 years in prison for murder speaks for first time

North Carolina State

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Big Something and Doom Flamingo are set to perform at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater on Saturday, August 12. Tickets will go on sale online and at the Live Oak Bank Pavilion Box Office this Friday, June 9. Big Something is a six-person rock band from North Carolina...

Big Something and Doom Flamingo to perform at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

Bladen County, NC

Clarkton, NC

CLARKTON, N.C. (WECT) - The grand opening for a new inclusive playground at Bladen County Park is set for Tuesday, June 20. The playground is being opened by Trillium Health Resources and will include accommodations such as:. A rubber surface allowing for wheelchairs and other assistive devices to move smoothly.

Grand opening set for inclusive playground at Bladen County Park

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department announced on Tuesday that it is investigating a shooting that took place on Sunday, June 4. According to police, officers were sent to the 500 block of Plum Nearly Lane at around 1:15 a.m. for a potential shooting. “Upon arrival, officers located...

Man hospitalized after shooting in Wilmington; police investigating

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A hip-hop class at D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy is underway, giving seventh and eighth graders a way to learn how to identify and express themselves through music. The class is part of the Hip-Hop Collective, a pilot program introduced by UNCW and other community partners. “Our...

D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy holds first hip-hop class for middle schoolers

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department announced at 10:46 a.m. on Monday, June 5, that the intersection of Wooster and 5th streets was closed following a collision involving a utility pole. “A vehicle struck a utility pole and wires are down. The intersection of 5th and Wooster is...

Intersection of Wooster and 5th streets reopened following collision with utility pole

Leland, NC

LELAND, N.C. (WECT) - The Town of Leland has announced a thermoplastic striping will be installed on New Pointe Blvd, Pine Harvest Drive in Magnolia Greens, Cape Fear National Drive, Shelmore Way and Rice Gate Way starting on June 6. Traffic will be diverted as construction crews work using a...

Leland announces traffic delays due to crews striping roads

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Your First Alert Forecast opens with a warm, muggy Wednesday across the Cape Fear Region with afternoon high temperatures in the 80s to around 90 under hazy, smoky skies. The risk for rip currents is moderate and the chance for a pop-up shower or stray gusty storm is 20 to 30%.

First Alert Forecast: temperatures to switch, chance of storms in the mix

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - This month we will use resistance tubes to focus on inner and outer thighs, core, and quads. The exercises will help strengthen your muscles but they are also good stretching exercises, and will help with flexibility. Straight Leg Kickbacks. - Stand with resistance tube under the...

Get Fit with 6: June challenge

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NewsBreak

Columbus Co. man wins largest individual prize in Carolina Keno history

BOLTON, N.C. (WECT) - The North Carolina Education Lottery announced on March 24 that Steven Brown, of Bolton, won a $135,000 prize by playing Carolina Keno....

Columbus Co. man wins largest individual prize in Carolina Keno history

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