Whiteville, NC

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Southport, NC

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) -Southport Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run case. According to a press release from Southport Police Department, officers found an unresponsive female laying in the 200 block of E. 8th Street around 4:15 Saturday morning. It was later determined that the female was struck by a...

One in custody in connection to fatal hit-and-run in Southport

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department arrested Quinquetta Tyreesa Sansbury on Thursday, May 25, in connection to a street robbery investigation. Police charged her with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious bodily injury, larceny of a firearm, kidnapping 1st degree, robbery with a dangerous weapon, resist delay obstruct public officers and possession of drug paraphernalia. She also had a parole violation from another agency.

Wilmington police charge woman with stealing firearm, assault and robbery

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department has released details concerning a chase and subsequent arrest that took place on Tuesday, May 23. According to the release from the WPD, units conducted a traffic stop at N Kerr Avenue and McClelland Drive at approximately 5:10 p.m. on Tuesday. “The...

Rocky Point man arrested in Wilmington on drug trafficking charges after chase

Brunswick County, NC

Leland, NC

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office has charged 40-year-old Anthony Andrew Snyder with two counts of misdemeanor child abuse after a missing person report on Thursday, May 25. The initial missing person report said he’d been last seen on Wednesday at around noon prior to...

Missing Leland man located and charged after deputies allegedly find children living in abandoned car

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

Greensboro, 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

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department announced on Thursday, May 25 that it is looking for 16-year-old Shanice Timmons. According to the announcement, she was last seen on Sunday, May 21, in the 400 block of Racine Drive. Authorities describe Timmons as being 5′6″ tall, weighing 220 pounds,...

Wilmington police looking for runaway teen

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

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

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

North Carolina State

Sunset Beach, NC

SUNSET BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - Sunset Beach police officers saved an egret that was stuck in a tree and tangled in a fishing line on Clubhouse Road on Thursday afternoon. Officer Gray with the police department was able to untangle the bird, when they realized the egret was unable to fly.

Sunset Beach police saves egret from fishing line entanglement in a tree

Kentucky State

Bolivia, NC

BOLIVIA, N.C. (WECT) - Crews from Bolivia responded to a two-car crash on Hwy 17 near Kentucky Avenue on Friday morning, May 26. According to the Bolivia Fire Department, nobody in either vehicle was trapped, and injured people were transported by EMS. “With incoming severe weather please be cautious on...

Bolivia Fire Department crews respond to two-car crash

BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Bladen Community College is set to host a touch a truck event on Saturday, June 3. From 8 a.m. to noon, the community is invited to the front of the STEM building for the free event. “Come out and see dozens of vehicles, from emergency,...

Bladen Community College to host touch a truck on June 3

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

Raleigh, NC

New Hanover County, NC

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - New Hanover County’s newest commissioner Dane Scalise met with members of the local delegation at the Association of County Commissioners’ Advocacy Day in Raleigh on Thursday, May 25. Scalise stressed that leaders need to make New Hanover County a priority when it comes to...

NHC Commissioner Dane Scalise meets with delegates at NCACC Advocacy day

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

COMMUNITY CLASSROOM: High school science teacher needs help with lab supplies. Jennifer Foley would like to get storage bins and label tape to help her students stay organized during science labs. ‘It’s what our community deserves’: New Hanover Co. commissioner hopeful plans for Project Grace will move forward this year...

WECT's Daniella Hankey reports live in Leland for Food Lion Feeds

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

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

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

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

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

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Four arrested in Whiteville investigation related to drug, firearm possession

COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office has released details concerning four arrests that stemmed from an investigation in the Whiteville area. According...

Four arrested in Whiteville investigation related to drug, firearm possession

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