Wednesday, February 22 2012 3:40 PM EST2012-02-22 20:40:50 GMT
If you live in a town that offers papers from surrounding cities, it can be tricky trying to figure out which newspaper to buy to get the most savings.More >>
Wednesday, February 22 2012 3:32 PM EST2012-02-22 20:32:14 GMT
Pope Benedict XVI has led a solemn service to mark the start of the Lenten season of penitence, including the placement of ashes on the forehead of faithful.More >>
Wednesday, February 22 2012 2:57 PM EST2012-02-22 19:57:20 GMT
A nine-year-old girl was "run to death" by her grandmother as punishment for eating candy on a school bus, according to Etowah County Sheriff Todd Entrekin. The child's grandmother and stepmom have been charged with her murder. More >>
Wednesday, February 22 2012 2:30 PM EST2012-02-22 19:30:48 GMT
According to officials with GasBuddy.com, over the next few days and coming weekend, North Carolina drivers can expect the likelihood of a sharp rise in gas prices.More >>
Wednesday, February 22 2012 2:16 PM EST2012-02-22 19:16:47 GMT
Area residents can order produce and meat from farmers in Columbus County online at www.downeastconnect.com. Every Wednesday, farmers take the ordered produce to the Cooperative Extension Building and a van takes the food to Wilmington.More >>
Students and staff at Murrayville Elementary took a stand against bullying by celebrating Blue Shirt Day Wednesday. The entire school gathered in the field in the shape of a heart wearing blue shirts to unite as one. An aerial photo will be taken to capture the significance of the event. More >>
A winter storm has brought snow to the summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island of Hawaii. If you have a photo you can upload it on HawaiiNewsNow.com or our Facebook page.More >>
Wednesday, February 22 2012 12:32 PM EST2012-02-22 17:32:44 GMT
The new VIPR Program (Volunteer Intervention Prevention Response) consists of Sheriff's Citizens Academy graduates who have volunteered to complete the training program.More >>
Wednesday, February 22 2012 11:24 AM EST2012-02-22 16:24:01 GMT
There are literally thousands of children in North Carolina in foster care and up for adoption. This is a closer look at the process for anyone who may be interested in making a huge difference in a child's life.More >>
For the second time in less than a week, a rabies case has been confirmed in New Hanover County. Animal Control Services officers captured a fox that chased residents and attacked a dog near Yellow Daisy Drive off of River Road on Monday.More >>
Wednesday, February 22 2012 10:32 AM EST2012-02-22 15:32:40 GMT
Gov. Beverly Perdue says she's shifting money to enroll another 2,000 at-risk 4-year-olds in a state program that helps them catch up to their peers before entering kindergarten.More >>
Wednesday, February 22 2012 9:34 AM EST2012-02-22 14:34:50 GMT
This week on WECT's Carolina in the Morning, viewers are daring reporter Claire Hosmann to try some rather unusual things. The requests for dares went out earlier this month on the station's Facebook page.More >>
Wednesday, February 22 2012 4:22 AM EST2012-02-22 09:22:16 GMT
Someone reboot the calendar – it seems to be stuck on February even though temperatures will reflect what we see in mid April. I doubt too many will complain as not only will we have a pair of reallyMore >>
Wednesday, February 22 2012 12:00 AM EST2012-02-22 05:00:04 GMT
Wilmington City Council members voted unanimously Tuesday night to spend $123,000 to see what it will take to build a baseball stadium and field.More >>
Tuesday, February 21 2012 8:53 PM EST2012-02-22 01:53:27 GMT
The Wilmington Police Department and SST Inc., a company known for gunshot detection and location technology, announced Tuesday that the WPD has implemented a system called ShotSpotter Flex℠ to help with safety and gun violence, according to a statement from SST.More >>
Tuesday, February 21 2012 5:28 PM EST2012-02-21 22:28:50 GMT
Caught on tape – a mother was recently arrested after apparently encouraging her teenage son to fight. Someone posted video of the fight on YouTube. It shows the fight lasts a few minutes and you can hear Quanesha Mullins tell her son where to hit another teen. RAW: Video of the fight inside. More >>
Tuesday, February 21 2012 4:33 PM EST2012-02-21 21:33:20 GMT
The town of Wrightsville Beach announced Tuesday morning that two veteran police officers have been placed on probation and a third resigned after an investigation that took several weeks.More >>
Tuesday, February 21 2012 6:42 PM EST2012-02-21 23:42:13 GMT
One of the easiest phone numbers to remember is arguably 911. But when the life of a loved one is at stake, it can be easily forgotten by some children.More >>
Tuesday, February 21 2012 6:16 PM EST2012-02-21 23:16:54 GMT
Commissioners in Rowan County say they're going to continue opening their meetings with Christian prayers, despite a recent Supreme Court action upholding a ban on the practice.More >>
Tuesday, February 21 2012 5:57 PM EST2012-02-21 22:57:55 GMT
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Small businesses work hard to sell their product wherever they can. In less than a year, one Brunswick County man has captured the attention of some of the biggest names inMore >>
Tuesday, February 21 2012 4:04 PM EST2012-02-21 21:04:29 GMT
Commissioners in Brunswick County have decided to remove a fellow Commissioner from the Department of Social Services Board. Monday night, they voted 4 to 1 to remove Warren from the board. He served as the chairman. Read a statement from Warren inside. More >>
Tuesday, February 21 2012 5:08 PM EST2012-02-21 22:08:42 GMT
A man who has ties to an incident that led to the death of Wilmington Police Officer Rich Matthews in 2009 was sentenced in federal court last week.More >>
The town of Holden Beach should consider charging visitors for parking to help fund future recreational opportunities, according to a proposed master plan for parks and recreation.More >>
Commissioners approved giving the college $1.2 million for current expenses and $135 for capital projects last year. Then in the spring, administrators came back and asked for more money.More >>
What do this year's Academy Award-nominated performers look like off the set? Take a closer look at the yearbook-style portraits from Douglas Kirkland's "Out of Character."More >>
What do this year's Academy Award-nominated performers look like off the set? Take a closer look via the yearbook-style portraits from Douglas Kirkland's "Out of Character," a new exhibition featuring 2012's 20 acting nominees.More >>
Tuesday, February 21 2012 3:35 PM EST2012-02-21 20:35:46 GMT
Dozens of the top drivers in the world are competing in this weekend's Daytona 500. The race is NASCAR'S biggest, richest and most prestigious event. A Wilmington man will watch the event from his Landfall home, and remembering back 33 years ago, to the last lap of the race, where a wreck changed his business plans.More >>
Lanes will be closed in both directions on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge over night later this week. Drivers should use an alternate route when possible and allow extra travel time. More >>
Members of the New Hanover County ABC Board recognized efforts to make downtown Wilmington safer. The board invited local law enforcement officers to their monthly meeting Tuesday morning.More >>
Tuesday, February 21 2012 11:12 AM EST2012-02-21 16:12:06 GMT
An East Carolina University dropout says he shot and killed his father to cover up a three-year charade in which he lied about attending graduate school to get money from his family.More >>
Monday, February 20 2012 11:01 PM EST2012-02-21 04:01:15 GMT
According to state records, 10-15 percent of all stores in southeastern North Carolina fail the state price scan inspection. This means stores may put a price on an item on the shelf, but the price shows up differently on the register when the item is scanned. See a list of discrepancies in the area inside. More >>
Monday, February 20 2012 6:31 PM EST2012-02-20 23:31:05 GMT
Some commissioners in Pender County have said they are getting a lot of noise complaints from the eastern part of the county and they might be making some changes.More >>
Monday, February 20 2012 6:14 PM EST2012-02-20 23:14:24 GMT
A group that opposes tax payer money going towards the construction of a new baseball stadium in Wilmington is gathering names. The group picked up more than 100 signatures on a petition this weekend, and if they get enough support the public would have to vote on the plan.More >>
Monday, February 20 2012 5:39 PM EST2012-02-20 22:39:42 GMT
Senators and State Representatives will often contact the Department of Corrections on behalf of prison inmates, asking for them to be transferred to prisons closer to home, or even paroled. It may surprise you – but it's common practice for some of our elected leaders in Raleigh.More >>
Monday, February 20 2012 5:14 PM EST2012-02-20 22:14:06 GMT
Overall, the report reveals the number of 16 and 17 year old driver deaths increased 11 percent nationwide. Nearly half of the 50 states saw increased teen fatalities, including North Carolina.More >>
Monday, February 20 2012 4:53 PM EST2012-02-20 21:53:11 GMT
Steven Allan Myers, of Cary, was found alone in his cell, hanging from his bunk by a blanket around 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 23, 2011. Jail personnel attempted to revive Myers until EMS arrived, but they were unsuccessful.More >>
Monday, February 20 2012 4:45 PM EST2012-02-20 21:45:56 GMT
Three young men were arrested in Onslow County early Monday morning after stealing a taxi. According to the sheriff's office, Deputy Todd McAllister stopped the cab within five minutes of it being reported stolen.More >>
Javonte Delango Purdie, of Owen Hill Road, was charged with possession of a stolen firearm, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and no operator's license. More >>
The Public Works Department has proposed buying 20,000 roll-out carts that would be used only for recycling. These roll out carts would replace the small red bins that are currently in use and would be the same size as normal trashcans.More >>
Animal Control Services officers euthanized a fox that attacked a resident near East Seaview and Myrtle Grove roads. The fox was sent to the state lab for testing and the resident was notified of the positive results.More >>
Which president had the first telephone? Which commander in chief gambled away the White House china? Or who loved jelly beans? Discover some fun facts about some of the men who've been president.More >>
Do you know which president was the first to have a telephone? Which commander in chief gambled away the White House china? Or who loved jelly beans? Discover some fun facts about some of the men who've held the highest office in the United States.More >>
Monday, February 20 2012 11:52 AM EST2012-02-20 16:52:08 GMT
North Carolina has reported its first child death from flu during the 2011-2012 flu season. A six-year-old died on February 4 of complications from an influenza infection. More >>
Campus employees found signs of forced entry in Kenan Auditorium, Alderman Hall and James Hall. UNCW has been the victim of a few crimes recently. Read about them inside.More >>
Monday, February 20 2012 9:46 AM EST2012-02-20 14:46:49 GMT
The North Carolina Highway Patrol said one person is dead, and a police officer and another person were injured in a crash on Highway 211 in the Southport area Sunday night. More >>
Sunday, February 19 2012 11:35 PM EST2012-02-20 04:35:13 GMT
A Leland man said he's going to have to pay again for rent he's already paid to his landlord. Timothy Redmond said he found out in January that his landlord had not paid the mortgage on the mobile home for three months.More >>
Sunday, February 19 2012 6:31 AM EST2012-02-19 11:31:59 GMT
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Elizabeth Smart, the Utah woman abducted as a teenager and held captive for months, tied the knot at a private ceremony in Hawaii over the weekend. More >>
Saturday, February 18 2012 9:06 PM EST2012-02-19 02:06:27 GMT
Both supporters and opponents of baseball in the Port City gathered within eyesight of each other Saturday afternoon to spread their opposing messages.More >>
Keep track of your local legislators in Raleigh. We have links to all local representatives and senators, along with links to both chambers of the General Assembly.
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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.
Evangelist Franklin Graham prayed on a sidewalk outside the Pentagon Thursday after his invitation to a prayer service inside was withdrawn because of comments that insulted people of other religions. More>>
Got problems in your neighborhood... down your street? Just check out our new feature where you can easily click to report problems -- as small as a pothole. Solve your neighborhood problems!
It's been just over three years since singer Chris Brown attacked then-girlfriend Rihanna at a pre-Grammy Awards party in 2009, but it seems the former couple has reconciled.
Breast cancers in women aged 40 to 49 that are diagnosed by mammograms have a better prognosis than those detected by doctors or the women themselves, a new study indicates.
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge told Lindsay Lohan she was "on the home stretch" Wednesday, as the troubled actress received glowing marks in her penultimate probation progress hearing.
Pro-skier Elyse Saugstad had to react quickly when she found herself caught in an avalanche at the weekend. She was saved by activating her special airbag backpack which helped to keep her close to the surface of the tumbling snow. Unfortunately her three friends were not so lucky.
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