Wilmington, NC

North Carolina State

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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) - 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

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

South Carolina State

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

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) - 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

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

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 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

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Two local collegiate summer baseball teams will kick off their seasons this week. On Thursday, May 25, the Brunswick Surfin’ Turfs will play the Clayton Clovers in Clayton. The game begins at 7 p.m. and will be the first game of the season for the Turfs, who compete in the Old North State League.

Wilmington Sharks, Brunswick Surfin’ Turfs seasons kick off today

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

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

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

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

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

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

Belville, NC

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Wrightsville Beach, NC

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River to Sea Bike Ride completes 33rd annual event

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The 33rd Annual River to Sea Bike Ride took place on Saturday, May 6, starting at the intersection of Princess and 2nd...

River to Sea Bike Ride completes 33rd annual event

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