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Elizabethtown, NC

BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office says three Elizabethtown residents were arrested on drug trafficking charges after a chase last week. “On Friday, March 17, 2023, the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office Vice/Narcotics Unit attempted to serve outstanding warrants for arrest on Kenneth Destone Merritt, 44, of Elizabethtown. Upon arriving at Merritt’s residence on Cromartie Road, Narcotics Agents observed Merritt at a neighboring property,” states a release from the BCSO.

Three arrested on drug charges after driver accused of speeding over 100 mph during chase

Wilmington, NC

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man after an attempt to serve multiple warrants ended in a car crash in the 100 block of Shipyard Boulevard on Tuesday, March 21. Jeremy Caison, 35, has been arrested for possession of firearm by felon,...

NHC Sheriff’s Office vehicles damaged in crash, man arrested for multiple felony warrants

ACCESS of Wilmington is inviting the community to its universally accessible Miracles in Motion 5k + 1-mile run, walk or roll for its 10th anniversary on March 25. That video from GetNexar.com shows the moment the collision happened. Affordable housing facility could see multi-million dollar renovations. Updated: Mar. 20, 2023...

Man wanted in Atkinson shooting now in custody

COMMUNITY CLASSROOM: Teacher wants lounger and wiggler feet for flexible learning for students. A teacher at Ogden Elementary School is hoping to make learning fun and flexible for her students. Updated: 6 hours ago. |. The Bolivia Fire Department responded to a house fire on Benton Road at around 10...

Raw Video: Two vehicles with flashing blue lights involved in crash at Shipyard Blvd

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The NC Works Career Center in Wilmington will host a career fair with several local employers on Wednesday, March 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Employers include Cape Fear Community College, the United States Postal Service, New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, Lower Cape Fear YWCA, Black’s Tire & Auto, and Employment Solutions.

Local career fair to include USPS, CFCC, sheriff’s office and more

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Helping children in their first two thousand days can set the course for their development and life’s interactions. Smart Start of New Hanover County honored several people at the organization’s Breakfast of Champions for their work in “going above and beyond in improving children’s lives.”

Smart Start of New Hanover County honors 2023 Children’s Champions

Bolivia, NC

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Bolivia Fire Department responded to a house fire on Benton Road at around 10 a.m. on March 21. According to the announcement, crews arrived to find someone being pulled from the house. Additionally, they found that a “heavy fire” had engulfed the front of the home.

One hospitalized with critical injuries after house fire near Supply

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - This week, we would like you to meet 8-year-old Damion. Child Advocate Taylor Burris says Damion is a respectful young man who loves to be outdoors. “Anybody that meets him, says that he is very sweet,” Burris said. “He is very active, he loves the outdoors, he also loves animals.”

Forever Family: Meet Damion

North Carolina State

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Offshore Wind Open House hosted by the North Carolina Taskforce for Offshore Wind Economic Resource Strategies (NC TOWERS) will be held Tuesday, March 21. “Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with NC Coastal Federations’ Coastal Management Program Director, Kerri Allen, along with members of...

Offshore Wind Open House being held today in Brunswick Co.

Leland, NC

LELAND, N.C. (WECT) - NCDOT says they’ve received multiple complaints in the last several months about the striping along Highway 17 in Leland. “It’s an extreme hazard, especially at night when it’s raining,” said Tenna Stacy, who noticed the problem a few months ago. “That is when it’s like you can’t see any lines. It’s solid black and it’s shiny.”

NCDOT aims to address Highway 17 visibility concerns this week

COMMUNITY CLASSROOM: Teacher wants lounger and wiggler feet for flexible learning for students. A teacher at Ogden Elementary School is hoping to make learning fun and flexible for her students. The Bolivia Fire Department responded to a house fire on Benton Road at around 10 a.m. on March 21. City...

Dashcam video shows internet cable hitting car

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Junior League of Wilmington is inviting the public to the 14th Annual Touch-a-Truck event on Sunday, April 23, at GLOW Academy from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees can touch, climb on, explore, and ask questions about their favorite trucks, cars, and construction equipment in...

Junior League of Wilmington to host Touch-a-Truck event at GLOW Academy

Raw Video: Two vehicles with flashing blue lights involved in crash at Shipyard Blvd. At least three cars, including two with flashing blue lights, were involved in a crash at around 111 Shipyard Blvd on Tuesday, March 21. Updated: 6 hours ago. |. The Bolivia Fire Department responded to a...

COMMUNITY CLASSROOM: Teacher wants lounger and wiggler feet for flexible learning for students

Burgaw, NC

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Virginia Rochelle spent 30 years teaching in Pender County schools and has served as a Burgaw town commissioner. Now she’s enjoying retirement but has made it a point to keep herself busy and active. Rochelle gets up every morning at 5 a.m., does some meditations, goes for a walk outside, or if the weather is bad, she jumps on her stationary bike.

Get Fit with 6: Eighty-four year old stays active to preserve her mobility and independence

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Cameron Art Museum has announced it will host the Sundown Performance Series, a new free performance series “designed to connect art and social justice.”. The performances, which are free and open to the public, will take place in the PNC USCT Park directly in front...

Sundown Performance Series at the CAM announced

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The UNCW Randall Library and UNCW Ghanaian faculty will host a panel discussion on Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi and Ghanaian Cultural Celebration on Tuesday, March 21. The event starts at 5 p.m. in the Sherman Hayes Gallery in Randall Library. “The panel discussion will explore various...

UNCW to host Ghanaian Cultural Celebration

New Hanover County, NC

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Affordable housing has been an issue discussed in New Hanover County for years. While several agencies are working to alleviate the issue, the problem persists, and for many, there is no end in sight. “When you talk about a housing, affordable housing shortage across the board,...

Affordable housing an issue not just for low income families; teachers, public safety officers also struggling

LELAND, N.C. (WECT) - Logan Lomboy is a first-grade student at Classical Charter Schools of Leland. His mother, Ashley Lomboy, says her son’s long hair is a family tradition. “We are from the Waccamaw Siouan Tribe,” said Lomboy. “It’s a part of our culture to have long hair. We...

“We would not sacrifice our culture:” Mother frustrated after charter school says her son’s hair is too long

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A group of girls from the first graduating class of the Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington will have their work showcased at an art show this Friday, March 24. The Bryand Gallery on 20 South Front Street will host the show featuring the GLOW Academy Senior...

“The Grads” Art Show to feature work of GLOW Academy students

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington City Council will consider scheduling a public hearing on financing $70 million to buy the Thermo Fisher building at a meeting on Tuesday, March 21. The request would direct the finance director to apply to the Local Government Commission and set a public hearing...

City council to discuss financing $70 million for Thermo Fisher building

Kure Beach, NC

FORT FISHER, N.C. (WECT) - The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher is inviting the public to vote on proposed names for the newest members of the Asian small-clawed otter family. The one female and two male otter pups were born on Jan. 31, and you can vote on one...

Public invited to vote on names for otter pups at Aquarium at Fort Fisher

LELAND, N.C. (WECT) - The Town of Leland has officially opened its new disc golf course. The 12-hole course is located at 893 Village Road adjacent to Sturgeon Creek. The 2,900-foot course features 11 par-3 holes and one par-4. Town officials say it has been one of the most requested...

New disc golf course opens in Leland

Sunset Beach, NC

SUNSET BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - There are new plans in the works to revitalize a once-thriving convention center in Sunset Beach. Sea Trail Investments LLC. purchased the property for $2.5 million and plans on investing $50 million to reopen the doors in the coming months. The purchase included 40,000 square...

Sea Trail Convention Center scheduled to reopen in the coming months

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Bladen Co. man on the run arrested in Charlotte on drug and firearm charges

ELIZABETHTOWN, N.C. (WECT) - The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office says that a local man was arrested in Charlotte after being on the run due to drug...

Bladen Co. man on the run arrested in Charlotte on drug and firearm charges

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