Atlantic Beach, NC

Ocean Isle Beach, NC

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Whiteville, NC

WHITEVILLE, N.C. (WECT) - Whiteville and Wallace are among five communities chosen for the Flood Resilient Communities Cohort, launched by the American Flood Coalition on Friday, May 26. “In 2021, the American Flood Coalition advocated for and successfully secured historic levels of investments for flood resilience. But too often, such...

Whiteville and Wallace to receive support accessing federal flood resiliency funds

Wilmington, NC

How the new food bank facility will support the Wilmington community. “We’re proud of our community, it’s who we are,” said Meg Ham, Food Lion’s President. “We’ve contributed $500,000 to the food bank’s production kitchen.”. Updated: 6 hours ago. |. The Board of...

Another $75 million distributed from New Hanover County hospital sale

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Leland, NC

LELAND, N.C. (WECT) - More rain is expected for much of southeastern North Carolina this weekend, just one week after nearly 10 inches of rain flooded roads and left cars underwater in parts of Brunswick County. Leland Emergency Management Chief John Grimes says crews have spent the week cleaning debris...

Southeastern North Carolina prepares for wet and windy Memorial Day weekend

Pender County, NC

Burgaw, NC

BURGAW, N.C. (WECT) - Crews in Pender County responded to the scene of a house fire at 10:22 p.m. on Thursday, May 25. According to the Burgaw Fire Department, the house at 265 Penderlea Highway wasn’t being used as a residence at the time of the fire, but it had been previously.

House declared a complete loss after fire in Burgaw

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Short white poles have been added near some intersections in Wilmington as part of a statewide pedestrian safety project. The bollards have been placed at the intersections of S. 17th and Castle streets and 3rd and Market streets. The NCDOT Integrated Mobility Division (IMD) is working with other municipalities and NCDOT units to install the low-cost additions.

NCDOT explains the small white poles spotted at Wilmington intersections

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The City of Wilmington has announced that beginning Wednesday, May 31, the portion of Mallard Street between Clear Run Drive and Rill Road will close for Clear Run Drainage project work. “This project is the largest stormwater capital improvement project that the City of Wilmington has...

Portion of Mallard St. to close in Wilmington for ‘Clear Run Drainage’ project work

Elizabethtown, NC

ELIZABETHTOWN, N.C. (WECT) - The North Carolina Department of Transportation has announced that a lane of the U.S. 701 bridge in Elizabethtown will close for work on Wednesday, May 31. According to the announcement, the closure will last from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in order to allow crews to...

Lane of U.S. 701 bridge in Elizabethtown to close Wednesday for work

How the new food bank facility will support the Wilmington community. “We’re proud of our community, it’s who we are,” said Meg Ham, Food Lion’s President. “We’ve contributed $500,000 to the food bank’s production kitchen.”. Classical Charter Schools Board makes change to student...

Silver Alert issued for missing Oak Island man

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The City of Wilmington Parks and Recreation has just announced it is hosting a Honey Harvest with the New Hanover County Beekeeper’s Association and park staff, on Saturday, June 3, for a hands-on honey harvest experience. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to...

City of Wilmington Parks and Recreation to host Honey Harvest

Tennessee State

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Out of all ports in North America, the Port of Wilmington ranked number one in productivity based on a report of customer data. It reflects how quickly the containers on trucks, trains, and ships get in and out. “As we report our volume, it’s based on...

Port of Wilmington tops the list for most productive port in North America

Columbus County, NC

COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Thor, an approximately four-month-old tabby kitten, is available for adoption from the Columbus County Sheriff’s Animal Protective Services. According to his handlers, Thor has a “spunky” personality and loves to be the center of attention. Additionally, he enjoys being around people and is very playful.

Pet of the Week: Thor from the Columbus Co. Sheriff’s Animal Protective Services

ELIZABETHTOWN, N.C. (WECT) - A public meeting on proposed uses of opioid settlement funds is set for 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 5, at the Bladen County Courthouse in Elizabethtown. A handout for the meeting indicates that the county will be receiving about $2.76 million over the next 18 years...

Opioid settlement funding public meeting set for June 5 in Elizabethtown

WHITEVILLE, N.C. (WECT) - A ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Veterans Memorial Park of America on Friday, May 26. According to the announcement from organizers, the ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. and will be followed by a free meal for veterans. The...

Ribbon cutting ceremony to take place at Veterans Memorial Park of America today

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Any food bank in America will tell you that volunteers are like members of the supporting cast. They help prop up the show, working in shadows to help feed the hungry on their own time. But locally, at this moment, the “star” of the show is...

How the new food bank facility will support the Wilmington community

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The first-ever graduation at Glow Academy will take place on Saturday, May 27. The ceremony will take place indoors due to the weather, and the doors will open for the commencement ceremony in the cafeteria at 8:15 a.m. The graduation will begin at 9 a.m. After...

GLOW Academy to hold first graduation during weekend

Greensboro, NC

Brunswick County, NC

Myrtle Beach, SC

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office announced on Wednesday, May 24 that it is searching for 15-year-old Julien Noel Rojas. According to the announcement, Rojas was last seen at around noon on Wednesday. She may be in the areas of Myrtle Beach, Conway or Greensboro.

Brunswick Co. Sheriff’s Office looking for missing teenager

How the new food bank facility will support the Wilmington community. “We’re proud of our community, it’s who we are,” said Meg Ham, Food Lion’s President. “We’ve contributed $500,000 to the food bank’s production kitchen.”. Updated: 6 hours ago. |. New Hanover County...

Classical Charter Schools Board makes change to student hair policy

Topsail Beach, NC

Two people and a dog were injured in a propane explosion Monday, according to the White Lake Police Department. WECT's Daniella Hankey reports live in Leland for Food Lion Feeds. You can purchase non-perishable food items and donate the items in specially marked bins at participating Food Lion locations starting...

Topsail Beach Planning Board recommends rejection of controversial development proposal

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WHQR) - The annual contract-renewal period, known as ‘Bloody May’ by some faculty and staff at Cape Fear Community College, apparently took its toll this week. Contract non-renewal is not the same as firing or layoffs, but Bloody May can, in effect, serve as a culling...

‘Bloody May’ returns to CFCC, several top administrators apparently removed in reorganization

WHITEVILLE, N.C. (WECT) - Whiteville City Council is holding a public hearing on Tuesday, June 13, to receive comments from citizens on the proposed FY2023-24 Operating Budget. Anyone who wants to be heard by the council can submit written comments and speak at the hearing at 6:30 p.m. or as...

Whiteville City Council to hold public hearing on proposed FY2023-24 budget

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department announced on Friday, May 26, that it is looking for 34-year-old Kristin Renee Williams. According to the release, Williams is 5′9″ tall, weighs 145 pounds, has brown hair and hazel eyes. Authorities believe that Williams may be traveling by foot.

Wilmington police looking for missing woman

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Cameron Art Museum has issued a call for any descendants of the United States Colored Troops regiments for a homecoming celebration to honor the legacy of the more than 1800 black men who fought two days on the museum grounds in 1865. The museum erected a...

Cameron Art Museum issues call for USCT descendants

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

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...

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

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