Crews with Tammy built a new dock to be used during production in Boiling Spring Lakes.More >>
Crews with Tammy built a new dock to be used during production in Boiling Spring Lakes. According to IMDB, Tammy is a comedy about a woman who hits the road with her hard-drinking grandmother after losing her job and learning her husband has been unfaithful.More >>
The Social Security Administration released its list of the Top Ten Baby Names in North Carolina in 2012. Check out the top 15 boy and girl names! More >>
The Social Security Administration released its list of the Top Ten Baby Names in North Carolina in 2012. Check out the top 15 boy and girl names! More >>
An Army wife surprised her husband with a new house and a new look when he arrived home from Afghanistan. She lost more than 100 pounds while he was away.More >>
An Army wife surprised her husband with a new house and a new look when he arrived home from Afghanistan. She lost more than 100 pounds while he was away.More >>
Expedition 35 Flight Engineer Chris Cassidy, who currently is living and working aboard the International Space Station, is captured in a close-up image in the Quest Airlock prior to a spacewalk.More >>
A local serviceman got a huge surprise when he returned from a 9-month stay in the Middle East, as he was greeted by dozens of supporters holding flags, lining the streets of his neighborhood.More >>
A local serviceman got a huge surprise when he returned from a 9-month stay in the Middle East, as he was greeted by dozens of supporters holding flags, lining the streets of his neighborhood.More >>
Suffering from Smith-Magenis Syndrome, Trevor Hancock could have given up on himself. But through the support of his fellow classmates and the community, Trevor is blossoming at West Bladen High School.More >>
Suffering from Smith-Magenis Syndrome, Trevor Hancock could have given up on himself. But through the support of his fellow classmates and the community, Trevor is blossoming at West Bladen High School.More >>
CareerBuilder.com recently released a list of the most unusual excuses for arriving to work late. Hiring managers shared these excuses - so don't even try them with your boss.More >>
CareerBuilder.com recently released a list of the most unusual excuses for arriving to work late. These excuses were shared by hiring managers - so don't try this with your boss.More >>
Crowds gathered Friday at a memorial just six blocks away from the finish line of the Boston Marathon, where Monday, two brothers allegedly set up bombs that killed three and injured more than 180 people.More >>
Multiple people were injured and two were killed in two explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. WARNING: Some images are graphic. More >>
Multiple people were injured and two were killed in two explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. WARNING: Some images are graphic. More >>
An outdoor fire on Point Harbor Road near the Isabel Holmes Bridge that began Wednesday afternoon is under control, and Deputy Fire Marshal Tom Sosebee addressed what sparked the blaze.More >>
As April is "National Garden Month," TripAdvisor has cultivated the top 10 public gardens in the U.S., according to reviews and opinions on TripAdvisor.com.More >>
As April is "National Garden Month," TripAdvisor has cultivated the top 10 public gardens in the U.S., according to reviews and opinions on TripAdvisor.com.More >>
Gallup released the top occupations in overall happiness, measuring physical, emotional and fiscal well-being. More >>
Gallup released the top occupations in overall happiness, measuring physical, emotional and fiscal well-being. Findings were based on more than 170,000 interviews conducted from January through December 2012 with employed Americans at least 18 years of age. More >>
Fire crews responded to a fire that started in Nesbitt's Saloon early Monday morning. More >>
Fire crews responded to a fire that started in Nesbitt's Saloon early Monday morning. Fire officials said the flames started in the roof of restaurant and spread to the other businesses in the strip mall.More >>
A photo that was released by the Obama campaign prior to his election as President of the United States in 2008 has gone viral after it resurfaced on the social news site Reddit.com.More >>
A photo that was released by the Obama campaign prior to his election as President of the United States in 2008 has gone viral after it resurfaced on the social news site Reddit.com.More >>
Rogersville Road, Hooker Road, and Wood Dale Drive are hardly the busiest roads in town, but they are all on the top five list of places to get a ticket in Wilmington.More >>
Rogersville Road, Hooker Road, and Wood Dale Drive are hardly the busiest roads in town, but they are all on the top five list of places to get a ticket in Wilmington.More >>
TripAdvisor announced the winners of its 2013 Travelers' Choice Beaches Awards based on feedback from millions of travelers. These are the top five in the U.S. and the world.More >>
TripAdvisor announced the winners of its 2013 Travelers' Choice Beaches Awards based on feedback from millions of travelers. These are the top five in the U.S. and the world.More >>
Workers at the Community Arts Center are upset because the city installed just one light in the parking lot after a recent murder, but they installed eight at Kenan Fountain.More >>
Workers at the Community Arts Center are upset because the city installed just one light in the parking lot after a recent murder, but they installed eight at Kenan Fountain.
From Southport to the silver screen, the movie Safe Haven debuted Tuesday in Los Angeles with several of the film's stars walking the red carpet.More >>
From Southport to the silver screen, the movie Safe Haven debuted Tuesday in Los Angeles with several of the film's stars walking the red carpet.More >>
All eyes are on New Orleans for Super Bowl XLVII, as the San Francisco 49ers takes on the Baltimore Ravens. Check out the excitement of an American tradition: Super Bowl weekend.More >>
All eyes are on New Orleans for Super Bowl XLVII, as the San Francisco 49ers takes on the Baltimore Ravens. Check out the excitement of an American tradition: Super Bowl weekend.More >>
As the nation gets ready to crown an NFL champ, some fans continue to wait - some for generations - for their favorite team to bring home its first Lombardi trophy.More >>
As the nation gets ready to crown an NFL champ, some fans continue to wait - some for generations - for their favorite team to bring home its first Lombardi trophy.More >>
According to officials with New Hanover Dispatch, authorities were trying to serve warrants in the area of Barclay Hills Drive and Princess Place when the man ran away and fired shots at officers.More >>
According to officials with New Hanover Dispatch, authorities were trying to serve warrants in the area of Barclay Hills Drive and Princess Place when the man ran away and fired shots at officers.More >>
Maxim Magazine asked local business owner Tony Cowden to compete in the Maximum Warrior Challenge, a tactical competition between Special Operations Forces of the different military branches.More >>
Maxim Magazine asked local business owner Tony Cowden to compete in the Maximum Warrior Challenge, a tactical competition between Special Operations Forces of the different military branches.More >>
The Wilmington Police Department's bomb squad found nothing harmful in the suspicious package found at the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority offices Thursday morning.More >>
The Wilmington Police Department's bomb squad found nothing harmful in the suspicious package found at the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority offices Thursday morning.More >>
Around 100 groups and organizations were a part of this year's parade, which incorporated the local Boy's and Girl's Club and several marching bands.More >>
Around 100 groups and organizations were a part of this year's parade, which incorporated the local Boy's and Girl's Club and several marching bands.More >>
Participants were encouraged to wear their craziest costume or their tiniest bikini to compete for fabulous prizes. But you got to "Dip" to win.More >>
A television style sitcom is playing out on stage in downtown Wilmington. It's All Relative is a weekly live sitcom being performed at Orton's Pool Room.More >>
A television style sitcom is playing out on stage in downtown Wilmington. It's All Relative is a weekly live sitcom being performed at Orton's Pool Room.More >>
Officers with the Wilmington Police Department are investigating a suspicious death that happened Thursday night. Police say 19-year-old Joshua Proutey was heading to his car after working an event at the Community Arts Center on Second and Orange Streets.More >>
Think your wife or girlfriend is hard to buy for? She's really not, you just need to know what is off limits and go from there.More >>
Think your wife or girlfriend is hard to buy for? She's really not, you just need to know what is off limits and go from there. Here are some suggestions of things to avoid. It is not a complete list, but it is non-negotiable.More >>
Has your Elf on the Shelf gotten into any mischief this holiday season? If so, send us a picture! You can do so by emailing: pics@wect.com.More >>
Has your Elf on the Shelf gotten into any mischief this holiday season? If so, send us a picture! You can do so by emailing: pics@wect.com. Be sure to include your children's names and your elf's name (if applicable).More >>
The prequel to the Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Hobbit, opens in theaters December 14 but before that, Thalian Association Children's Theater is performing its own version.More >>
The prequel to the Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Hobbit, opens in theaters December 14 but before that, Thalian Association Children's Theater is performing its own version.More >>
If you watch the classic Christmas movie It's a Wonderful Life every year, maybe you're ready for a change. That's where Big Dawg Productions comes in.More >>
If you watch the classic Christmas movie It's a Wonderful Life every year, maybe you're ready for a change. That's where Big Dawg Productions comes in.More >>
The road at the intersection of Linville Drive and Mossy Rock Court started caving in two weeks ago and has become a big mess.More >>
Residents in a neighborhood in Castle Hayne are trapped between a sinkhole and a dirt road under water. The road at the intersection of Linville Drive and Mossy Rock Court started caving in two weeks ago and has become a big mess.More >>
Voters today will decide the next President of the United States as well as other critical measures that have become major issues in the campaign. More >>
Voters today will decide the next President of the United States as well as other critical measures that have become major issues in the campaign. The following is a look at what is happening at polls around the country and the last-minute efforts to get highly coveted votes.More >>
Hurricane/Tropical Storm Sandy struck the U.S. East Coast Monday evening, causing multiple deaths, flooding and an estimated billions in damage.More >>
Hurricane/Tropical Storm Sandy struck the U.S. East Coast Monday evening, causing multiple deaths, flooding and an estimated billions in damage. The storm was already responsible for the death of 47 people when it tore through the Caribbean.More >>
The Halloween costumes have just been put away, and the trick or treat bags are not even empty, but Christmas decorations are already going up in downtown Wilmington.More >>
The Halloween costumes have just been put away, and the trick or treat bags are not even empty, but Christmas decorations are already going up in downtown Wilmington.More >>
One person was taken into custody for driving under the influence. According to officials, the driver crashed into the side of the house, hitting the gas line and a 100 lb. propane tank.More >>
One person was taken into custody for driving under the influence. According to officials, the driver crashed into the side of the house, hitting the gas line and a 100 lb. propane tank.More >>
Take a look back at the memorable, and often amusing, moments of the presidential race that left only one Republican standing to take on the incumbent President Barack Obama in the fall. More >>
With Election Day drawing closer, nominee-apparent Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama are gearing up to face off for your votes - but what if it had been Republican candidate Herman Cain, or Rick Santorum, instead? Take a look back at the memorable, and often amusing, moments of the presidential race that left only one Republican standing to take on incumbent Obama in the fall. More >>
COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Fair Bluff Police Department is actively investigating several reports throughout Columbus County. Among the reports filed include breaking and entering, More >>
COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Fair Bluff Police Department is actively investigating several reports throughout Columbus County. Among the reports filed include breaking and entering, gun shots fired, and gang relates activities throughout Columbus County.More >>
If you've ever been to a City Stage production, you know the theater is next to a bar, but with the company's new play, the bar is closer than ever.More >>
If you've ever been to a City Stage production, you know the theater is next to a bar, but with the company's new play, the bar is closer than ever.More >>
Big Dawg Productions is finding the humor in a play often considered a drama. The company is putting James Goldman's The Lion in Winter on the stage.More >>
Big Dawg Productions is finding the humor in a play often considered a drama. The company is putting James Goldman's The Lion in Winter on the stage.More >>
People in Hampstead are honoring Army Sgt. Thomas Jefferson Butler IV. TJ had only been in Afghanistan for a little more than two weeks when he was killed by a suicide bomber.More >>
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