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WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Overwhelming votes from the community resulted in the names of the three newest otter pups at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher: Gemma, Kai and Ren!. Nearly 7,000 votes were cast to choose the potential names for the pups born on Jan. 31. All the...

CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Two paving projects around Carolina Beach are in the works. Milling of Carolina Beach Avenue North started Tuesday. Paving of Spartanburg Avenue began Wednesday. Travelers can expect intermittent lane closures and temporary reroutes during the project, according to officials. They ask for patience while...

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Wave Transit is scheduled to host “Storytime on the Bus” at three New Hanover County public libraries in the coming weeks. “Ride the WAVE while you enjoy storytime! These free 20-minute bus rides are for children ages 6 and younger and their caregivers,” stated the announcement from New Hanover County Public Library.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – A trial will begin Monday for one of two men charged in a 2019 double homicide that occurred in Brunswick County. Logan Neal Young of Winnabow is facing two counts of first-degree murder and one count of first-degree robbery with a dangerous weapon after allegedly killing two people during a marijuana deal.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Colon cancer is treatable if caught early enough, but doctors are now seeing more cases in younger patients. The recommended age for your first colonoscopy is now 45 years old, unless you have a family history that would warrant an earlier screening. Dr. Michelle Fillion with...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Novant Health’s “Bridges to Healthcare” paid internship program is expanding to Brunswick and New Hanover counties. High school students and graduates in underrepresented communities are invited to apply to explore various careers in the field. “Students pursuing healthcare-related degrees and certifications on the...

CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY)– Some local artists are about to get their work displayed in a new way with lots of visibility. Each month, the Island Arts Council will feature an artist from Carolina Beach or Kure Beach in its online media, and now that artist’s work can be seen on a digital billboard by thousands of travelers crossing the bridge to the island.

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — An accident involving two cars and a New Hanover County School bus took place Friday afternoon near the intersection of Carolina Beach Road and Morningside Drive. There were kids on the bus at the time of the crash. But no one was injured,...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Each year, the North Carolina Center for Missing Persons on average receives more than 10,000 missing person reports. To assist families, a volunteer group located in Wilmington offers services nationwide to help those that are searching for loved ones. The Community United Effort (CUE) Center for...

BOLIVA, NC (WWAY)– Hundreds of elementary school students in Brunswick County have a better understanding about career options that mostly involve driving for a living. Brunswick County Schools hosted its inaugural ‘Careers on Wheels’ career fair today at Brunswick Community College. Almost 700 5th graders attended to...

CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Drivers should plan on a slight delay if they are driving through a part of Carolina Beach over the next several days. Seventh Street will have one lane closed from Plymouth Ave. to the entrance of the recreation center while crews install new stormwater pipes in the area.

WILMINGTON, N.C. — It’s been nearly two months since a new residential recovery center opened its doors to New Hanover County. In that short amount of time, The Healing Place already has made a difference. What You Need To Know. In its first month, The Healing Place has...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - As more people start to head down to the beaches during the first weekend of spring, local business owners are preparing for busy days well ahead of tourist season. Wilmington has already broken record highs for temperatures around this time, with Saturday’s highest at 83, set...

One of two men charged with murder in connection with a 2019 double homicide is set to stand trial next week in Brunswick County. Logan Neal Young, 23, and Joshua Larmonte Carter, 23, both of Brunswick County, were arrested in June 2019 and charged in connection with the shooting deaths of two teenagers. Young and Carter were 19 and 20 years old at the time, respectively.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department announced on March 23 that they are currently looking for 14-year-old Gabrielle Vain. According to the WPD, Vain was last seen on March 23 at around 7:15 p.m. on Braxton Ct. It is believed that she may be traveling by foot. Vain...

OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — The 2023 Oak Island Summer concert series is right around the corner. The Town of Oak Island has released the list of concerts taking place throughout the summer months. Bands will perform from 6:30 p.m. through 8:30 p.m. most Fridays from May 26th through...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A road in Brunswick County will be closed next week. A section of N.C. 904 will be shut down for drainage improvements ahead of the highway being resurfaced. The work will involve replacing pipes at two locations between Sandcastle Lane NW and Horseshoe Road...

LELAND, N.C. (WECT) - Classical Charter Schools of Leland has eased enforcement of the school’s grooming policy. The announcement comes days after WECT reported a first-grader was told to cut his long hair. School administrators told Ashley Lomboy that her son Logan’s hair needed to be in line with...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — There’s another free tree giveaway taking place soon in Wilmington. The giveaway is scheduled for April 1st from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. (or while supplies last). The event is being held at Texas Roadhouse, on Eastwood Road. 800 trees are planned to be...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A two-car crash was reported at 2:12 p.m. near the intersection of Carolina Beach Road and Wellington Avenue on Thursday, March 23. According to the Wilmington Police Department, EMS, fire and police responded to the crash. The southbound lanes of Carolina Beach Road are blocked, and the cars received moderate to heavy damage.