Updated: 7 hours ago
|By WECT Staff
The lines are reportedly more than 40 years old and the city often has to tear up the pavement in order to repair them.
Updated: 11 hours ago
|By WECT Staff
The 12 winners will be featured in the WECT 2024 Collector’s Calendar.
Updated: 11 hours ago
|By WECT Staff
"If you have any information please contact us at 910-754-6008."
Updated: 13 hours ago
|By WECT Staff
Pender County Tourism is inviting the community to the Ghost Walk of Pender’s Past set for Saturday, Oct. 28.
Updated: 13 hours ago
|By WECT Staff
Manning had escaped custody on the way to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Detention Facility on Thursday, Sept. 7. He was then located by police in Garden City, Georgia while driving a stolen vehicle on Sept. 12.
Updated: 17 hours ago
|By WECT Staff
Filming locations listed in permits included Angie's Bed and Breakfast, Reggie's 42nd Street Lounge and apartments near downtown Wilmington.
Updated: 18 hours ago
|By WECT Staff
Per a WFD social media post, the fire was ongoing as of about 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 26.
Updated: 18 hours ago
|By WECT Staff
The extension adds over four miles of roadway connecting Market Street (U.S. 17 Business) to N.C. 140 (I-140).
Updated: 19 hours ago
|By WECT Staff
20-year-old Jaesean Daryan Freeman has been charged with attempted first degree murder and failure to appear on a misdemeanor.
Updated: 19 hours ago
|By WECT Staff
“Ivan Spence has been located and returned home safely. Thanks to everyone who helped in getting him home,” a NHCSO announcement states.
Updated: 20 hours ago
|By WECT Staff
No serious injuries were reported.
Updated: 20 hours ago
|By WECT Staff
“Everyone was out on arrival. No injuries.”
Updated: 22 hours ago
|By WECT Staff
“Good news! We have resumed normal ferry operations."
Updated: 24 hours ago
|By WECT Staff
“Prescribed fire cancelled due to unfavorable weather conditions."
Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 5:27 PM EDT
|By WECT Staff
The annual Fire in the Pines Festival is set for Saturday, Oct. 14, at Halyburton Park.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 4:54 PM EDT
|By WECT Staff
The event is held in memory and honor of William H. Musser, who lost his battle with Alzheimer’s disease in 2003.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 4:42 PM EDT
|By WECT Staff
The closure will affect a 500-foot long section in the 800-900 blocks of Ocean Drive between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 3:57 PM EDT
|By WECT Staff
Dr. Jane Hoppin with NC State and Anthony Thomas with the Mt. Calvary Center spoke with WECT about the study.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 3:50 PM EDT
|By WECT Staff
In 2022, a missing person search began after he left a suicide note while out on bond for charges in connection to stolen evidence. He was later discovered across the state line in Loris, South Carolina.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 3:26 PM EDT
|By WECT Staff
The store will continue to be open each week Wednesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 3:22 PM EDT
|By WECT Staff
“Registration will begin at 9:15 am and Walk promptly at 10:00 am. The two-mile walk helps to raise awareness about mental illness and support NAMI programs,” a NAMI announcement states.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 1:25 PM EDT
|By WECT Staff
North Brunswick beat its county rival South Brunswick 34-28 on Thursday, Sept 21.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 11:46 AM EDT
|By WECT Staff
Guests can expect to see craft vendors, concessions booths, a children’s play area, various entertainment stages and Saturday night fireworks.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 11:16 AM EDT
|By WECT Staff
The agreement includes guaranteed admission for eligible students and a streamlined transfer process to let students in the two programs more easily pursue further education.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 10:37 AM EDT
|By WECT Staff
“We are sorry to announce the passing of Linda Pearce Thomas, Sunday September 24th."
Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 9:01 AM EDT
|By WECT Staff
Moores Creek National Battlefield closed on Friday, Sept. 22, due to high winds and multiple inches of rain expected due to Tropical Storm Ophelia.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 8:17 AM EDT
|By WECT Staff
"Plan ahead and use caution in the area!”
Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 8:09 AM EDT
|By WECT Staff
If you see Parrish, you are asked to call 911. Anyone with information is asked to contact (910) 343-3609.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 7:22 PM EDT
|By WECT Staff
A WECT crew on the scene says the tree is completely blocking the road.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 7:10 PM EDT
|By WECT Staff
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is seeking applicants to operate a license plate agency in Wilmington.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 4:48 PM EDT
|By WECT Staff
The Executive Order will temporarily waive transportation regulations pertaining to the movement of livestock and agricultural products as well as issue transportation waivers to expedite preparations in anticipation of the storm.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 3:29 PM EDT
|By WECT Staff
The number of COVID cases at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center's Children's Emergency Department went from two or fewer cases per day in early August to 51 cases in a week in early September.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 2:40 PM EDT
|By WECT Staff
The spot was left vacant after C. Ashley Gore was appointed to the Superior Court.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 2:31 PM EDT
|By WECT Staff
The film follows the story of Diane Cotter’s journey to find answers to decades of firefighter cancer.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 1:00 PM EDT
|By WECT Staff
The free event will include food and a run, along with a foam party.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 12:06 PM EDT
|By WECT Staff
The Pint Night Party at Edward Teach Brewery will run from 5 to 10 p.m. on Oct. 11, and each pint sold during the event will be donated to the foundation.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 11:41 AM EDT
|By WECT Staff
Ferry operations have been suspended due to inclement weather expected to impact the Cape Fear area.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 11:29 AM EDT
|By WECT Staff
No injuries were reported as a result of the incident
Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 11:04 AM EDT
|By WECT Staff
New Hanover County Veteran Services is set to relocate to the Health and Human Services Annex at 1507 Greenfield Street on Monday, Oct. 9.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 10:57 AM EDT
|By WECT Staff
The park will be closed until further notice.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 7:38 AM EDT
|By WECT Staff
Cinnamon is a “laid-back, reserved, 43lb snuggle bug.”
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 6:42 PM EDT
|By WECT Staff and Reyna Crooms
“During the robbery the suspect passed a note to an employee before eventually leaving on foot."
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 5:52 PM EDT
|By WECT Staff
The Southport Board of Aldermen is set to host an emergency meeting on Monday, Sept. 25.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 5:52 PM EDT
|By WECT Staff
The Homecoming Celebration will highlight the past and future of the town at the Cape Fear Farmers Market.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 5:00 PM EDT
|By WECT Staff
Light refreshments and childcare will be provided.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 4:52 PM EDT
|By WECT Staff
Project applications have opened for Work on Wilmington 2024, which is set for April 20, according to a Wilmington Chamber of Commerce announcement.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 4:26 PM EDT
|By WECT Staff
According to police, a silver Cobra .380 caliber handgun fell out of Jackson’s pocket during the chase and an investigation revealed that the firearm had been stolen in New Hanover County in November of 2022.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 4:14 PM EDT
|By WECT Staff
At 3:54 p.m. on Thursday, Spectrum reported that there is an ongoing internet outage affecting customers in the Carolinas.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 4:01 PM EDT
|By WECT Staff
The 80th anniversary North Carolina NAACP State Convention will be held in Wilmington from Thursday, Sept. 28 to Saturday, Sept. 30.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 3:55 PM EDT
|By WECT Staff
CAM says the exhibition will include the work of renowned artists Sonya Clark, Willie Cole, Stephen Hayes, Juan Logan, Alison Saar, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, and Kara Walker.