
Super Bowl viewers were rubbing their eyes at the sight of a TV spot pairing CBS late-night host David Letterman with longtime NBC archrival Jay Leno, plus media magnate Oprah Winfrey.
Endeavour and six astronauts rocketed into orbit Monday on what's likely the last nighttime launch for the shuttle program, hauling a new room and observation deck for the International Space Station.
A North Carolina judge wants a security officer to accompany a former John Edwards aide as he goes to retrieve a sex tape of the two-time presidential candidate, increasing the court's control of the disputed video.
The Public Health Foundation of New Hanover County gave away grants to five organizations, using money raised from a golf charity event from last year.
The ad was made by a man from Cary and two of his colleagues and was submitted as part of a competition with the snack company for home-made ads.
Margaret Lewis-Moore went through a weight loss procedure earlier in the week, according to her husband. UPDATE: Funeral service arrangements
Current and formal Eagle Scouts mark their 100th anniversary by gathering on the steps of court houses across the country. WEB ONLY: Read the list of local community leaders who got their start in the Boy Scouts of America. Do you recognize any?
New Hanover County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Alfred H. Lerch, Jr., has announced his retirement. Dr. Lerch said he made the decision to retire because of personal reasons. He will step down from his post, effective June 30, 2010.
Police in Beaufort say they've nabbed a man who has been breaking into cars while people were in church. The complaints started rolling in got complaints two weeks ago for two particular churches. Police set up a surveillance team this past Sunday at one of those churches to see if the thief would return.
Twenty members left the Burgaw area Saturday to head to Virginia in an effort to help restore power.
WECT honors Durwood Baggett for his dedication to agriculture in North Carolina.
Children in the Whiteville area suffering from stomach virus.
River flood warnings are in effect for parts of southeast North Carolina.
A North Carolina college is clearing the way to earn a college degree in three years instead of four, saving a year of costs worth $22,000.
Congressman Mike McIntyre (D-NC) appeared on Carolina in the Morning Monday to talk about jobs and national security.
The enrollment breaks a record set just last Fall at Cape Fear Community College.
The American Red Cross is working to help provide relief to victims of the disastrous earthquake that hit Haiti earlier this week.
What is the federal government doing to protect everyone from tobacco? And how does your state rate, compared to others?
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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.
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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.
A behind-the-scenes look at local theater and arts events. This week: Thalian Association's production of The Taffetas.