Casey Roman

Casey Roman is WECT's Special Projects reporter and a "coach" to our newest members of the news team. Returning to Wilmington was Casey's 20th move and she has promised to call the Port City home for good. Casey is originally from New Jersey and maintains that "barbeque" is a device and not a food group. She has been with Raycom Media since college – starting as an intern at WMC in Memphis, TN before reporting at WECT, then America Now in Charlotte, NC and finally, back in Wilmington. Casey brought the very first (and second) Edward R. Murrow award to WECT. When she's not out shooting video, you can usually find Casey lifting embarrassingly light weights at the gym, running her baking business and cage fighting. You can get in touch with her atcroman@wect.com or find her on Facebook: ttps://www.facebook.com/casey.roman.9

Recent Articles by Casey

Questions arise in discussion of rebuilding after Florence

The North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission sat down to give stakeholders an environmental Wednesday. Several hands raised in the discussion of rebuilding after Florence. Specifically, the smaller rural communities that are often forgotten.

Casey Roman

Published November 28, 2018 at 3:44 PM

Police: Shots fired at church sign likely a missed shot

Church members in Bladen County called police when they found their sign peppered with bullet holes. Authorities say the holes were likely a missed shot and not an act of aggression.

Casey Roman

Published November 27, 2018 at 3:24 PM

He was told he would never amount to much in life but today he owns and operates a growing commercial services company that stays booked months out. At 25-years-old Saylor Vann is one of, if not the youngest owner of a similarly sized company within his industry. He started Atlantic Commercial Servi

Casey Roman

Published November 23, 2018 at 2:05 PM

Inside tour of a turkey farm this Thanksgiving

Before you take a bite of Thanksgiving turkey we’d like to give thanks to the farmers who make today possible. WECT’s Casey Roman headed out to Wallace to meet Butterball turkey grower David Hollingsworth and the true starts of today: the turkeys.

Casey Roman

Published November 22, 2018 at 6:31 PM

In 2013, China-based WH Group purchased Smithfield Foods. The $4.7 billion merger combined the United States' top pork producer with the world’s biggest pork producing company. According to some members of the agriculture community, the massive price tag made the company a target for lawsuits.

Casey Roman

Published November 12, 2018 at 9:52 AM

Smithfield agrees to cap most of its hog lagoons

In the midst of a massive lawsuit, Smithfield Foods announced plans to cap most of its hog lagoons and convert the gasses into reusable energy.

Casey Roman

Published October 31, 2018 at 11:37 AM

Lack of student loans prevents entrepreneur from getting a loan

Already having an understanding about the costs associated with a start-up, Jacob Tippet had a hard time justifying college’s price tag. That amount of money could transform his career now, while the classroom had no guarantees.

Casey Roman

Published October 29, 2018 at 2:26 PM

Need a new roof? Which materials will protect you from the next storm

Whether it was a few shingles or the entire surface, many homeowners throughout Southeast North Carolina sustained some level of roof damage after Hurricane Florence. If a new roof is in order, now is the time to research your material options to cover your household and prepare for the next storm.

Casey Roman

Published September 26, 2018 at 2:52 PM

Farms lose months of income after Florence

Old River Farms in Burgaw has been in the Lanier family since the early 1970s.

Casey Roman

Published September 25, 2018 at 5:43 PM

The Topsail Beach Skating Rink has seen many storms over the years, but Hurricane Florence showed no mercy.

Casey Roman

Published September 24, 2018 at 6:43 PM

Emergency officials in Brunswick County worked tirelessly to rescue stranded residents in flood water Wednesday.

Casey Roman

Published September 19, 2018 at 1:12 PM

Smithfield gives Wilmington food bank $100,000

One of North Carolina's largest employers handed $100,000 over to the Wilmington branch of the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina on Tuesday morning.

Casey Roman

Published September 4, 2018 at 4:20 PM

Judge dismisses charges against Smithfield protestors

A peaceful protest or chaos in the street? Two very different descriptions of a February event in Tar Heel were heard in Bladen County Court on Thursday.

Casey Roman

Published August 30, 2018 at 8:13 PM

You've saved for months to take a trip but a hurricane can quickly wipe out all your plans.

Casey Roman

Published August 27, 2018 at 5:14 PM

Elderly woman's death a reminder to check on our seniors

First responders found her dead inside her home. She had been there for weeks.

Casey Roman

Published August 23, 2018 at 5:15 PM

CAM has welcomed teamLab to build one of the museum's showrooms as a sensory and touch-based exhibit aimed at younger art enthusiasts.

Casey Roman

Published August 20, 2018 at 4:41 PM

Bill Skills: How to read your real estate contract

If you've ever bought or sold a home, you've seen the massive stack of paperwork involved.

Casey Roman

Published August 16, 2018 at 6:28 PM

Stay safe when sharing the road with fuel tankers

After two serious accidents, one leading to the death of a 39-year-old Bladen County man, it's time to remind all drivers about sharing the road with fuel tankers.