Wilmington, NC

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A section of a private road at Hanover Landing Apartments was closed off due to a sinkhole that formed on Sunday, May 28. According to the property manager, it collapsed into a storm drain, and as of June 6, they are waiting on a quote for a construction contract to fix the damage.

Road section closed due to sinkhole at Hanover Landing Apartments

Lumberton, NC

Whiteville, NC

WHITEVILLE, N.C. (WECT) - The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest on June 4, after a man allegedly assaulted and threatened to kill another person. According to a representative with the sheriff’s office, deputies arrested 73-year-old Johnnie Mack Evans at 1147 Old Lumberton Road in Whiteville on Sunday.

Man arrested in Whiteville after allegedly striking victim with 2x4 and throwing hammer

Carolina Beach, NC

CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - K9 Zoe of the Carolina Beach Police Department was donated a bullet and stab protective vest from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vest is embroidered with the sentiment ‘In memory of Kelly Klotzer’ and was sponsored by a fundraiser hosted by...

Carolina Beach police K9 receives donated body armor

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department announced at 10:46 a.m. on Monday, June 5, that the intersection of Wooster and 5th streets was closed following a collision involving a utility pole. “A vehicle struck a utility pole and wires are down. The intersection of 5th and Wooster is...

Intersection of Wooster and 5th streets reopened following collision with utility pole

CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - The Town of Carolina Beach announced that Sand Dollar Lane will be closed on Tuesday, June 6 for work. According to the announcement, the road was also closed on June 5 to allow crews to install stormwater lines.

Sand Dollar Lane in Carolina Beach closed for work

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Wilmington Police Department officers stopped a car in the 2900 block of Market Street on Tuesday, June 6. Police say the car was stopped for suspicion of DWI, and that the driver was arrested on that charge. The WPD says that Akhir As-sabur Dupree Jefferson was...

Police say officers seized 38 grams of crack, 116 bindles of fentanyl during traffic stop

Pender County, NC

Hampstead, NC

PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Pender County Humane Society is set to hold a ‘Fill-the-Van’ donation event on Tuesday, June 6. The event will support the society’s goal to establish a pet food pantry in Pender County, according to the PCHS. The Fill-the-Van event will run...

Pender County Humane Society to hold ‘Fill-the-Van’ donation event

Florida State

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Johnny Small is a long way away from the prisons where he spent most of his teenage years and much of his adult life. These days he lives in Florida on a 10-acre farm with his wife, 12 cats, 12 dogs, a couple horses and a donkey. But he’ll never forget what happened to him 35 years ago.

EXCLUSIVE: ‘I swear on my life I didn’t do it’: Man exonerated after 28 years in prison for murder speaks for first time

Leland, NC

LELAND, N.C. (WECT) - The Town of Leland has announced a thermoplastic striping will be installed on New Pointe Blvd, Pine Harvest Drive in Magnolia Greens, Cape Fear National Drive, Shelmore Way and Rice Gate Way starting on June 6. Traffic will be diverted as construction crews work using a...

Leland announces traffic delays due to crews striping roads

Southport, NC

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - The NC 4th of July Festival in Southport is inviting spectators and participants to the Red, White, and Blue Freedom Flotilla at 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 2. “Spectators can watch the parade — which features patriotically bedazzled vessels of all shapes and sizes — from...

NC 4th of July Festival invites boaters and spectators to Red, White, and Blue Freedom Flotilla

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - This week, we want to bring you the story of a young girl who has been waiting for a home for a long time. Giizselle really needs a home and someone to love and care for her and be her Forever Family. Giizselle is 11 and...

Forever Family: Meet Giizselle

Bladen County, NC

Clarkton, NC

CLARKTON, N.C. (WECT) - The grand opening for a new inclusive playground at Bladen County Park is set for Tuesday, June 20. The playground is being opened by Trillium Health Resources and will include accommodations such as:. A rubber surface allowing for wheelchairs and other assistive devices to move smoothly.

Grand opening set for inclusive playground at Bladen County Park

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Departments in UNCW were among several recipients of honors at the 2023 Telly Awards. Two student teams of the Department of Communication Studies’ digital creativity and production courses received bronze. One student creative team of Alex Katsouridis and seniors Morgan Conley and Anthony Woodruff won with their video ‘Building a Brand: KBSWIM’ in the ‘Social Video General – Student’ category. The video shows how Kenzie Bongiorno, the owner and designer of the ‘sustainable swimwear and apparel brand’ KBSWIM, built her business.

UNCW student-led productions receive honors at Telly Awards

Raleigh, NC

RALEIGH, N.C. (WECT) - The North Carolina Local Government Commission voted 7-1 Tuesday to approve the City of Wilmington’s plan to spend nearly $70 million to purchase the tallest building downtown. The purchase would include the 12-story office building at 929 N Front St., over 1,500 parking spaces and more than three acres of unused land north of the building.

Local Government Commission approves financing plan for Wilmington to purchase Thermo Fisher building

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The NC Board of Transportation has adopted the State Transportation Improvement Program for 2024 to 2033 during its board meeting on Tuesday, officially refreshing its guide on how and when future transportation projects will be funded. 2023 marks the 50th year of the STIP in the...

NC Board of Transportation approves State Transportation Improvement Program for next decade

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - Duke Energy has announced that outdoor sirens around the Brunswick Nuclear Plant are set to be tested from Monday, June 19 to Thursday, June 22. The tests will occur between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. “This required testing is necessary to complete acoustic analysis to ensure...

Officials to test warning sirens around Brunswick Nuclear Plant

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Cape Fear Community College and the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina are partnering to offer scholarships for a 10-week “Culinary Fundamentals” course, according to a release from the college. Eight people will be chosen to receive the scholarship, which will cover:

CFCC, Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC partnering to offer culinary scholarship

Big Something and Doom Flamingo to perform at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater. Four dogs killed in Oak Island fire, town says that water pressure did not hinder crews. Town officials say the house is a total loss and two adjacent homes received some structural damage. Former Sunset Beach police officer accused...

Final recipient of first ‘Remember Carly Rae’ scholarship announced at ceremony

North Carolina State

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Big Something and Doom Flamingo are set to perform at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater on Saturday, August 12. Tickets will go on sale online and at the Live Oak Bank Pavilion Box Office this Friday, June 9. Big Something is a six-person rock band from North Carolina...

Big Something and Doom Flamingo to perform at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Wilmington Animal Centrix and The Hop Yard are scheduled to host the “Pet-Ultimate Happy Hour” on Sunday, June 11. According to the announcement, the event will run from 4 to 6 p.m. at The Hop Yard, located at 108 Grace St. in Wilmington. “Buy...

Community invited to meet adoptable cats and dogs, support spay and neuter initiatives at ‘Pet-Ultimate Happy Hour’

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Your First Alert Forecast continues late on this Monday with the barely identifiable remnants of Tropical Storm Arlene drifting near Cuba and South Florida and prospects for new tropical cyclone activity quite low across the Atlantic Basin. Enjoy a pleasant Monday evening across the Cape Fear...

First Alert Forecast: settled in the tropics, nice here at home

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Good to see you late this Sunday! Your First Alert Forecast features more notable sunshine early into the workweek. Expect high temperatures to rebound slightly back in the upper 70s and lower 80s Monday afternoon; seasonable middle 80s should return by midweek. Chances for a passing shower or storm should afford generous amounts of dry time: 0 to 20% through Wednesday. In the lower 70s surf, the risk of rip currents ought to keep a low to moderate profile, generally.

First Alert Forecast: seasonably cool to start the workweek

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A hip-hop class at D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy is underway, giving seventh and eighth graders a way to learn how to identify and express themselves through music. The class is part of the Hip-Hop Collective, a pilot program introduced by UNCW and other community partners. “Our...

D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy holds first hip-hop class for middle schoolers

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Your First Alert Forecast features warmer temperatures through Wednesday. Expect highs mainly in the middle and upper 80s; a couple of mainland spots may get a notch or two higher while Cape Fear beaches ought to be a few degrees cooler. You may notice an uptick...

First Alert Forecast: warmer, muggier

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Wilmington PD searching for missing man

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department has announced that they are currently searching for 23-year-old Philip Winn. Per...

Wilmington PD searching for missing man

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