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) - 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

Whiteville, NC

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

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) - 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

Elizabethtown, NC

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.”. Updated: 6 hours ago. |. The Board of...

Another $75 million distributed from New Hanover County hospital sale

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

South Carolina State

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

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

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

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

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

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WECT) - The top-seeded UNCW Seahawks will open Colonial Athletic Association baseball tournament play on Thursday, taking on fifth-seeded Delaware at 3:00 p.m. in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Delaware defeated #4 College of Charleston 7-4 in the tournament’s opening game Wednesday. The Seahawks (30-21) earned the...

Top-seeded UNCW opens CAA baseball tournament on Thursday against Delaware

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

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. (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

Chapel Hill, NC

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The top-seeded Ashley High School women’s soccer team advanced to the 4A Final Four Wednesday night, defeating #5 Holly Springs 2-1 at Legion Stadium in Wilmington. The Eagles got a first-half goal from Karina Peat to take the lead, when she knocked in a rebound...

Ashley women’s soccer advances to Final Four, Topsail softball stays alive with win Wednesday night

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

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

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

Belville, NC

Navassa, NC

Wrightsville Beach, NC

Castle Hayne, NC

Winnabow, NC

Northwest, NC

Rocky Point, NC

Boiling Spring Lakes, NC

Kure Beach, NC

Bolivia, NC

Hampstead, NC

Delco, NC

Riegelwood, NC

Currie, NC

Sandyfield, NC

Caswell Beach, NC

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18 local breweries compete in Cape Fear Craft Bear Week’s Ultimate Brewing Championship

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Cape Fear Craft Beer Week is officially underway, with 18 local breweries entering Ultimate Brewing Championship at the Hannah Block Community Arts...

18 local breweries compete in Cape Fear Craft Bear Week’s Ultimate Brewing Championship

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