WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Registration is now open to participate in the City of Wilmington’s Holiday Parade. The city is inviting local community groups, businesses, and organizations to sign up to ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The new main branch of the New Hanover County public library will be opening next week. The new main library will be located at 230 Grace St, Suite A, and is part of Project ...

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - It’s been nearly 20 years since the last execution in North Carolina, but Brunswick County District Attorney Jon David says pursuing the death penalty is on the table after ...

The Holden Beach Turtle Watch (HBTW) has concluded its 37th season and, with it, announced its turtle statistics for the year ...

“This decision was made after an assessment determined that the risk of severe weather has moved offshore,” the spokesperson ...

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - Phillip Bowen was born and raised in Oak Island, and the events of last Saturday were the last thing ...

The Town of Topsail held a closing ceremony for Doris Jenkins, a longtime resident of Topsail, as her famed post office shuts ...

According to PCS, district leaders highlighted “ongoing challenges with driver shortages and transportation delays.” ...

WILLIAMS TOWNSHIP, N.C. (WECT) - If a teacher in Whiteville has her way, her students will get to go to Northern Tanzania, ...

WHITEVILLE, N.C. (WECT) - Detectives with the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) rescued a 15-year-old who was kidnapped by a child predator from her home in Whiteville. According to CCSO, they ...

Highway Patrol states the driver of the truck stayed at the scene after the accident, and the cyclist died at the scene.

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