Columbus County, NC

Wilmington, NC

The Cape Fear Hotel Apartments at 201 N. Second St. Sustained significant damage during Hurricane Florence. Now, a proposed bond could help to fix that. Oral surgeon charged with sexually assaulting patients expected to be arraigned next month. Updated: 8 hours ago. |. Hasson, who was arrested in January 2019,...

Application period for ReBuild NC Homeowner Recovery Program to end on April 21

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

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

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

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

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department has released the Booze It & Lose It campaign results from the St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Two counts of driving after consuming under the age of 21. 17 counts of driving with license revoked. 25 registration violations. One count of driving...

Wilmington police’s Booze It & Lose It campaign sees over 100 violations

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.

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

Bladen County, NC

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

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) - 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

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

Navassa, NC

NAVASSA, N.C. (WECT) - The Multistate Trust expects to begin cleanup of contaminated surface soil early this summer in Operable Unit 2 (OU2) at the Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp. – Navassa Superfund Site. The Multistate Trust, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ),...

Navassa Superfund Site cleanup to be discussed at community meeting

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) - Airlie Gardens is accepting applications from artists to decorate and paint ten oversized fiberglass turtles for the new exhibit Turtley Awesome. “The artist-designed turtles will be placed throughout the grounds for guests to enjoy as part of their garden experience from July through December 2023. Artists must apply to be considered and designs will be selected based on creativity, craftsmanship, use of materials, the ability to appeal to all age groups, outdoor sustainability, and durability. Artist applications are due by Sunday, April 9,” states a release from the county.

County invites artists to apply for fiberglass turtle exhibit at Airlie Gardens

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - An affordable housing facility for local seniors could soon get a multi-million dollar renovation. The Cape Fear Hotel Apartments at 201 N. Second St. Sustained significant damage during Hurricane Florence. Now, a proposed bond could help to fix that. “It is getting harder and harder for...

Affordable housing facility could see multi-million dollar renovations

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

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

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

Myrtle Beach, SC

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) – A Myrtle Beach woman is now facing more charges after a death investigation led to authorities discovering a home in “deplorable conditions” last week. Police arrested 37-year-old Krystal Pinkowski at the home Thursday. As of Friday, records showed she faced three counts...

Woman facing more charges after body, dead animals found in Myrtle Beach area home

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

NewsBreak

Commissioners approve new diversity, equity and inclusion specialist at Columbus County Sheriff’s Office, among other requests

COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A sheriff’s office plagued with claims of racism is working to change the department, making several requests before the Columbus County...

Commissioners approve new diversity, equity and inclusion specialist at Columbus County Sheriff’s Office, among other requests

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