Alex Guarino
Reporter
Wilmington, NC
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Alex is a general assignment reporter and multimedia journalist for WECT.
She joined the news team in May 2017, after graduating from the University of South Carolina. At USC, Alex studied broadcast journalism and Spanish while cheering on the South Carolina Gamecocks any chance she could get.
She also interned with WIS-TV in Columbia, SC, Newton News in Newton, MA, and Dirty Water Media in Boston, MA.
Alex is a Boston native with a love for the city’s sports teams, especially the New England Patriots. She is passionate about telling the stories that matter most to her community and is thrilled to start her journalism career in the beautiful city of Wilmington.
When she’s not reporting the news, Alex loves to travel and is always adding to her list of places to explore next. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, reading, and going to the beach.
If you have a story idea Alex would love to hear it! You can contact her at aguarino@wect.com. Also be sure to connect with her on Twitter and Facebook.
Education
Updated: Apr. 15, 2020 at 5:30 PM EDT
|By Alex Guarino
Across the country, essential workers go to their jobs, knowingly putting themselves at risk of contracting COVID-19.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2020 at 4:44 PM EDT
|By Alex Guarino
Two weeks ago New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC) NICU Nurse Grace Caldwell had a small idea that is making a big difference for the comfort and morale of local healthcare workers.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2020 at 10:43 AM EDT
|By Alex Guarino
The North Carolina Education Lottery is still running despite many questions as to how the lottery is considered an essential business.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2020 at 2:17 PM EDT
|By Alex Guarino
Wilmington Downtown Incorporated (WDI) and the Longleaf Foundation are calling on the public to help keep downtown businesses operating after announcing the Re-3 grant program Monday.
Updated: Apr. 9, 2020 at 6:45 PM EDT
|By Alex Guarino
After years of being skipped over for more enticing incentives in neighboring states, the film industry began to thrive once again in 2019.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2020 at 1:20 PM EDT
|By Frances Weller and Alex Guarino
"I know you're bored, but do not cut your own bangs," reads one of the humorous memes on Frank Potter-Gainey's Facebook page. "We are about three weeks away from knowing everyone's true hair color," reads another.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2020 at 4:20 PM EDT
|By Alex Guarino
A Brunswick County couple is finally headed home after being trapped on the Coral Princess Cruise Ship for 35 days.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2020 at 1:59 PM EDT
|By Alex Guarino
A Wilmington man says his dog saved his life during an attempted robbery on the 800 block of S. 15 Street late Monday night.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2020 at 1:54 PM EDT
|By Alex Guarino
The Coral Princess cruise ship has turned into a prison for two retired Brunswick County teachers.
Updated: Apr. 3, 2020 at 5:11 PM EDT
|By Alex Guarino
As the number of cases of Covid-19 continues to rise, health care professionals across the state are making difficult decisions on how to keep their families safe.
Updated: Apr. 2, 2020 at 5:36 PM EDT
|By Alex Guarino
More than six and a half million people have filed for unemployment across the country.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2020 at 10:44 PM EDT
|By Alex Guarino
New Hanover Regional Medical Center NICU nurse Grace Caldwell is aptly named, bringing not only grace but an infectious joy to her fellow nurses and the community rallying behind them.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2020 at 3:57 PM EDT
|By Alex Guarino
Stay at home orders and mass closures have left many with a lot of extra time on their hands, but not everyone.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2020 at 5:42 PM EDT
|By Alex Guarino
The New Hanover County Commission order adding additional restrictions to Governor Roy Cooper’s stay-at-home order went into effect at 5 p.m. Monday.
Updated: Mar. 26, 2020 at 5:46 PM EDT
|By Alex Guarino
A record 3.3 million Americans filed for unemployment just last week. While many in Southeastern North Carolina have been hit hard by the economic impacts of the Coronavirus, there are some job sectors that are thriving.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2020 at 6:34 PM EDT
|By Alex Guarino
The Coronavirus pandemic has changed nearly every aspect of American life.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2020 at 4:43 PM EDT
|By Alex Guarino
As families and community members come to terms with their rapidly changing ‘new normal’ some aspects of being human, such as death go unchanged.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2020 at 6:00 PM EDT
|By Alex Guarino
Many are isolating to stay safe during the Coronavirus pandemic, but those working to end domestic violence say more time at home can be dangerous for victims and survivors.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2020 at 5:54 PM EDT
|By Alex Guarino
In a kid’s playroom turned office Katie Miles is adjusting to working alongside her husband, their two kids, and their dog.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2020 at 4:08 PM EDT
|By Alex Guarino
North Carolina health officials recently announced that pregnant women are now included in the “high-risk” category for COVID-19.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2020 at 1:53 PM EDT
|By Alex Guarino
The Good Shepherd Center in Wilmington is working to serve the homeless population with significantly reduced resources.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2020 at 7:06 PM EDT
|By Alex Guarino
If you are feeling completely overwhelmed right now, you are not alone.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2020 at 2:13 PM EDT
|By Alex Guarino
Life is changing by the hour for people across the United States, and children will most likely notice this change.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2020 at 12:50 PM EDT
|By Alex Guarino
In an effort to continue city business while adhering to Center for Disease Control and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) guidelines, Wilmington leaders are taking precautions ahead of the City Council meeting Tuesday.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2020 at 12:46 PM EDT
|By Alex Guarino
The Wilmington City Council will consider providing WAVE Transit with a $400,000 loan Tuesday.
Updated: Mar. 12, 2020 at 5:44 PM EDT
|By Alex Guarino
On March 23 all UNCW schools will switch to online courses indefinitely in response to the coronavirus.
Updated: Mar. 12, 2020 at 11:47 AM EDT
|By Alex Guarino
The New Hanover County Senior Resource Center is monitoring Covid-19 and making changes in accordance with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Servies.
Updated: Mar. 11, 2020 at 5:48 PM EDT
|By Alex Guarino
Governor Roy Cooper and State Health Officials are advising high-risk groups to avoid mass travel.
Updated: Mar. 11, 2020 at 12:47 PM EDT
|By Alex Guarino
On Feb. 3 COVID-19 became a required, reportable disease in North Carolina by order of the State Health inspector. This means physicians are required to immediately report reasonable suspicion of COVID-19 to local public health departments.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2020 at 11:03 AM EDT
|By Alex Guarino
United Airlines will temporarily suspend daily, non-stop flights from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Chicago O’Hare International Airport.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2020 at 5:41 PM EDT
|By Alex Guarino
Staff at Wilmington International Airport (ILM) are taking extra precautions amid coronavirus concerns.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2020 at 2:44 PM EDT
|By Alex Guarino
The VA is screening all patients, staff, visitors, volunteers, contractors and vendors before allowing entry to any facility, including local VA Medical Centers.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2020 at 3:38 PM EST
|By Alex Guarino
This time, the Hampstead neighborhood is hoping to help others as a way of paying it forward after all the help they received following Hurricane Florence.
Updated: Mar. 4, 2020 at 4:34 PM EST
|By Alex Guarino
The Brunswick County Board of Education could have two newcomers on the board come November.
Updated: Mar. 4, 2020 at 2:37 PM EST
|By Alex Guarino
After a large showing of support for New Hanover High School Coach Richard Foy at the New Hanover County Board of Education meeting Tuesday night, many were left confused regarding the status of his employment.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2020 at 11:15 PM EST
|By Alex Guarino
There was a Sea of Orange at the New Hanover County Board of Education meeting Tuesday.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2020 at 4:55 AM EST
|By Alex Guarino
Tuesday marks an important date in the 2020 election process. North Carolina is one of 14 states holding a primary election on Super Tuesday.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2020 at 5:02 PM EST
|By Alex Guarino
Stare records show the Shallotte Assisted Living Facility, which was forced to shut down Wednesday after the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services found ‘evidence of neglect’, had a pattern of zero-star ratings.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2020 at 6:00 PM EST
|By Alex Guarino
Workers at a Shallotte assisted living facility want neighbors to know their family members were loved and cared for, despite the alleged actions of administrators.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2020 at 4:33 PM EST
|By Alex Guarino
River Place, a project more than five years in the making, is finally finishing up.
Updated: Feb. 25, 2020 at 1:48 PM EST
|By Alex Guarino
Brunswick Regional Water and Sewer H2GO and the Town of Belville submitted motions to withdraw their appeals in a two-year-long court case between the two entities and the Town of Leland.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2020 at 3:33 PM EST
|By Alex Guarino
A Williston Middle School teacher is under investigation after a parent filed a criminal allegation earlier this week.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2020 at 12:38 PM EST
|By Alex Guarino
The Town of Leland has denied a settlement agreement to end an ongoing lawsuit between the town, H2GO, and the town of Belville regarding H2GO water and sewer assets.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2020 at 2:55 PM EST
|By Alex Guarino
Since the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office launched a tip line dedicated to investigating former Roland Grise band teacher Peter Frank, just twelve calls have been made.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2020 at 3:51 PM EST
|By Alex Guarino
Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo and city council members hosted NC Commerce Secretary Tony Copeland and state legislators Wednesday to visit two local manufacturers.
Updated: Feb. 18, 2020 at 6:28 PM EST
|By Alex Guarino
A break-in outside of Jazzy’s Party Rentals and Decorations was caught on camera Monday morning.
Updated: Feb. 12, 2020 at 4:48 PM EST
|By Alex Guarino
The New Hanover County Board of Education is searching for both interim and permanent superintendent after passing on Deputy Superintendent Dr. LaChawn Smith for the interim position Tuesday night.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2020 at 1:59 PM EST
|By Alex Guarino
Ethix360 is used by businesses and schools across the country and provides third-party compliance solutions to manage, investigate, and resolve issues.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2020 at 5:20 PM EST
|By Alex Guarino
While the New Hanover County Schools district and its Board of Education continue to deal with the fallout of a third employee being arrested on sex crime charges in the past two years, many parents have turned their frustration toward the district’s administration, including Superintendent Dr. Tim
Updated: Feb. 5, 2020 at 9:33 PM EST
|By Alex Guarino
After a week of turmoil within the New Hanover County School district following the arrest of band instructor Peter Frank, the district hosted a support night for parents of Roland Grise Middle and Hoggard High schools.
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