North Carolina State

Columbus County, NC

Bladen County, NC

White Oak, NC

BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A White Oak home was damaged in a fire on Sunday, March 26 at around 8 p.m. The White Oak Fire Department responded to a call about a single wide mobile home fire near the intersection of Burney and River roads. Elizabethtown Fire Department along...

Bladen County home declared total loss following fire

Robeson County, NC

Lumberton, NC

ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WMBF) - The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office said a teenager was killed in a shooting Saturday night. The department said deputies responded to the area of Sonya Drive, located just outside of Maxton, at around 7:45 p.m. after reports of a shooting. Authorities then found the...

Deputies: 16-year-old killed in Robeson County shooting

South Carolina State

Whiteville, NC

COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office has charged a man with drug trafficking following a vehicle stop on March 20. “During this investigation, a vehicle stop was conducted on a Jeep Patriot driven by the suspect, Paul Lee Howell, at the Murphy USA gas station located at 102 Columbus Corners Drive in Whiteville. K-9 Gunny was deployed on the suspect’s vehicle,” states an announcement from the CCSO.

South Carolina man charged with drug trafficking in Columbus Co.

Wilmington, NC

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced at 7:08 a.m. on March 27 that a lane of U.S. 421 had closed near Battleship Road NE following a vehicle crash. The right, northbound lane that had been impacted is now reopen, according to an update from the...

Lane reopen along U.S. 421 near Battleship Road NE following crash

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A man was arrested with 60 drug charges, and New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office detectives seized 1,472 grams of meth in an investigation on Thursday, March 23. Kevin McClausley is being held under a $9.05 million secure bond at the county jail. “The...

Detectives seize over 1,400 grams of meth; man arrested with 60 charges

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department has announced that they are currently searching for 23-year-old Philip Winn. Per the announcement, Winn was last seen wearing black and white sneakers, a blue jacket, maroon sweatpants and a grey beanie. The WPD says that he may be near Carolina Beach...

Wilmington PD searching for missing man

Columbus, NC

Tabor City, NC

COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Office of District Attorney Jon David announced on March 27 that Lakeithy Keller, of Tabor City, has pled guilty to second-degree murder in a 2019 shooting case. According to the announcement, Keller received an active sentence of 189-239 months, approximately 15.75-20 years, for the...

Tabor City man sentenced to 16-20 years in 2019 murder case

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Rabbit Run 5k and 1-mile races at Mayfaire Town Center will be held on Saturday, April 8, in support of the Thalian Association’s Youth Theatre program. The races will begin on Town Center Drive across from Fuel Fitness, with the 5k beginning at 8...

Rabbit Run at Mayfaire to benefit Thalian Association

New Hanover County, NC

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - New Hanover County Commissioner Deb Hays passed away suddenly on March 25. Hays likely suffered from a heart attack. “This is a shock for all of us and is a tremendous loss for this board and all of New Hanover County,” said Board of Commissioners Chair Bill Rivenbark. “Deb was a long-time community advocate, a dedicated public servant, a friend and colleague, and – above all – a loving and proud mother and grandmother. She devoted her life to serving and helping others and cared deeply about this community. She will be greatly missed, and our prayers go to her family and friends during this difficult time.”

Community leaders mourn the loss of NHC Commissioner Deb Hays

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church is closing after over 170 years, the NC Conference of UMC announced on Monday, March 27. According to the NC Conference, the closure is due to declining membership. “While the decision to close Fifth Avenue UMC was not easy, we are...

Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church closing after over 170 years

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority announced on March 27 that a boil water advisory has been issued for customers in the Riverside community and along a portion of Castle Hayne Road. According to the announcement, customers at 2601 and 2609 Castle Hayne Road are affected...

Boil water advisory in affect for customers in Riverside community, portion of Castle Hayne Road

NC Gov. Roy Cooper visits Wilmington school, calls for teacher pay raises. Schools in the state have around 5,000 open positions for teachers, and Gov. Roy Cooper says the state needs to make a larger investment in education. According to a post from the Calabash Fire Department, the fire was...

Aquarium at Fort Fisher announces otter pups’ new names

Burgaw, NC

Ocean Isle Beach, NC

BURGAW, N.C. (WECT) - Burgaw and Ocean Isle Beach are two of 15 communities receiving part of a $1.1 million grant from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management to assist coastal communities with technical assistance in risk assessment and resilience planning work. The money...

NCDEQ awarding grant funds to Burgaw and Ocean Isle Beach for technical assistance

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...

More people visiting NC beach towns amid record warm weather

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Good to see you late this Sunday! The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has labeled the majority of southeastern NC under a slight risk of severe weather through early Monday morning; meaning, scattered severe thunderstorms are possible with the main threats being damaging winds and an isolated tornado. Here’s your reminder to stay weather alert throughout the overnight hours! So far, the majority of the Cape Fear Region has netted between 0.1-0.5″ of beneficial rain. Lower 60s with balmy southwesterly breezes and medium rain chances will greet you on your way out of the door to work.

First Alert Forecast: increased storm chances, remaining warm

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - People from across the community showed up Saturday for a walkathon at Laney High School to honor a student who passed away earlier this month. The Walk-a-Thon raised money for the family of DJ McLeod, who died in early March after battling cancer. “As many stories...

Community hosts walkathon in honor of Laney High School student

BURGAW, N.C. (WECT) - Four years after it first opened and several renovations later, the Monty’s Home thrift store in Burgaw continues to help shelter dogs find loving homes. The thrift store, operated by founder Barb Raab and several volunteers, features all animal items that were donated by the...

Thrift store for animal lovers sees growth in effort to support shelter dogs

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - R&B group Boyz II Men is set to perform at Live Oak Bank Pavilion on Friday, May 26 as part of their 2023 tour. Tickets will go on sale on the Live Nation website on Friday, March 31. The Live Nation presale code is OPENER. The...

Boyz II Men to perform at Live Oak Bank Pavilion

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Cape Fear Community College announced on March 27 that Pam Tillis is scheduled to perform at the Wilson Center at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 14. “With 13 top-ten hits, 6 number-one chart toppers, and over 7 million albums sold, Pam Tillis has made her mark on the music industry. In the third decade of her career, Pam Tillis’ star continues to shine brightly on her current tour,” states the announcement from CFCC.

Country music star Pam Tillis to play at the Wilson Center

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Man found dead in Columbus County house fire

Whiteville CPSTs hosting free safety check at Sacred Hearth Catholic Church. Bill to expand Medicaid headed to NC Senate after 92-22 vote in House....

Man found dead in Columbus County house fire

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