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The state asked the county to give up $1.7 million in funding by the end of July. Betsy Chestnut recently attended a state conference where she borrowed ideas from other school systems to find a way to make the cuts without eliminating current employees.
An SUV and a Chevy Impala were involved in an accident in the intersection of 16th and Castle Street Thursday night.
A man wanted for selling an Oak Island home that didn't belong to him may be the same man now arrested for murder in Panama.
Annexation of the Monkey Junction area is delayed after residents who oppose the idea file an appeal.
Bond has been set at $70,000 for the McClellanville man arrested Wednesday in connection to the attempted abduction of a 20-year-old woman along South Ocean Boulevard on July 21.
If you're a thrill seeker than a new business in Fayetteville should be right up your alley. ZipQuest is located on Carver's Falls Road, just north of the Cumberland County city.
A chain reaction wreck caused the death of a man on Highway 17 in Pender County. Four cars were involved.
A little boy died Tuesday afternoon after he was struck by an SUV on a busy highway in Lenoir early Tuesday morning.
While you can control your own yard, your neighbor's lawn is another story. But in New Hanover County there is an ordinance that says a property owner can face hundred dollar fines if the weeds or grass are over a foot tall within 50 feet of a home.
Firefighters now have a fire at a home on Brookshire Lane under control. VIEWER PICTURES INSIDE
Several offices and facilities with the North Carolina Department of Transportation and Department of Motor Vehicles are not in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Reported by Colin Hackman – bio|email WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Powerful thunderstorms drenched the entire region today ahead of a cold front that is due to move through Friday morning. The Latest :
A man from Ocean Isle Beach has pleaded guilty to committing a sexual offense against a 15-year-old relative. The girl says she now wants to use her experience to help other victims.
WECT's General Manager Gary McNair talks about the New Hanover County School Board's decision for the next superintendent.
Authorities say a North Carolina man attempted to illegally export 16 guns without getting a license.
There has been another step in the process to determine whether a man accused of killing his ex-wife in 2002 will go to trial.
Several senior facilities in the Wilmington area are now participating in a Nintendo Wii bowling league that is organized by Liberty HomeCare and Hospice Services.
Oak Island mayor Betty Wallace said a police officer served her with a criminal summons Thursday morning for misdemeanor assault. According to Wallace, the summons stems from an incident that occurred Tuesday afternoon involving a family dispute.
Leaders in Columbus County will change the rules governing sweepstakes machines before a ban on the electronic game sites goes into effect.
In an effort to find sweet ways to help customers beat the heat this summer, McAlister's Deli declared Thursday "Free Tea Day."
Puppets invaded Wilmington in early July as part of the Port City Puppet Festival, but not all of them have left. If you missed the festival, you can still get up close and personal with some larger than life puppets.
A national report includes rankings for four beaches in New Hanover and Pender Counties.
North Carolina opponents of a tough new Arizona immigration law are marching to protest what they fear will be racial profiling against Hispanics.
An expert on marine sciences and coastal circulation says it's unlikely that oil from the Gulf spill will each the eastern seaboard.
North Carolina and New Hanover County health officials are educating the public about immunizations.
A viewer has concerns that a traffic signal at the bottom of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge catches drivers by surprise.
Police say a baby that was kidnapped in Monroe Tuesday morning has been found in Chesterfield County, South Carolina.
Police arrested Ben Daniel Stevens early Saturday morning. He faces a half dozen drug charges.
The Pender County school board will meet today to talk about how to deal with a million dollar budget deficit.
While former student Zack Mayo is at a hospital in Chapel Hill, Parsley Elementary sponsored a blood drive in honor of his name.
According to J.D. Griffin with the sheriff's office, Romeo Rosinos Vilatoro is wanted for 2 counts of first degree rape, 2 counts of first degree sexual assault, and 1 count of first degree burglary.
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There are many individuals that perform a variety of duties for their communities, but that works goes unnoticed. Now, WECT would like to recognize some of them, with our new Cape Fear Hero segment. If you know of someone who you feel is a Cape Fear Hero, click here to fill out a nomination submission.
The American Red Cross is working to help provide relief to victims of the disastrous earthquake that hit Haiti earlier this week.
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The largest trade association in eastern North Carolina, serving the building and development industries in New Hanover, Pender and Bladen Counties.
A behind-the-scenes look at local theater and arts events. This week: The Cameron Art Museum's PuppetArt exhibit.
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