The repeat damage from storms over the past few years has added up on these communities. The aid is much needed and damage is frightening according to Eastern North Carolina’s Red Cross Executive Director James Jarvis.
Volunteers from around the community pitched in to help teach the children, ages 3 and up, with Down syndrome how to swim. Not only did they teach them how to swim, they taught them important water safety tips throughout the week.
Without going into any specific details, Hays said the three main focus areas for their plan to help the homeless population will be providing wraparound services, and ensuring public health and safety for all citizens.
The order means New Hanover County Chairwoman Julia Olson-Boseman will avoid the possibility of being arrested for roughly three weeks so she can comply with the court order to turn over banking records to the North Carolina State Bar
The Brunswick County District Attorney’s Office announced Aug. 12 that Jason McCoy has been sentenced to 73-100 months in prison for his role in a 2020 death.
The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office reported issues with their main phone lines Aug. 12. Per their announcement, their main two lines are currently down.
TRU Colors Brewery & Taproom announced that they will be hosting a back-to-school supplies giveaway from 1-4 p.m. on Aug. 13. The giveaway will occur at TRU Colors at 715 Greenfield St.
New UNCW Chancellor Dr. Aswani Volety, the guest on the new episode of the '1on1 with Jon Evans' podcast, has spent nearly all his life in education. In fact, he started school at the age of two in his native India, and hasn’t stopped learning since.
According to District Attorney Jon David, the inmates involved in the beating have been identified as Michael Lance, Darius Washington, Kwananine Bellamy and Timothy Cain II.
Customers that experience problems with discolored water or other water quality issues are advised to contact the afterhours telephone number 910-770-2158.
The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office says they are searching for the identities of two people suspected of robbing a convenience store as seen in surveillance footage.
Franklin Watt Mills, a homeless man, was allegedly seen on video surveillance in the parking deck located at 201 Chestnut St. assaulting a female victim.
WECT's Community Spotlight this month is on the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. The non-profit needs to raise $100,000 to fully fund the new facility
Cape Fear Community College trustees reviewed the salaries of other community college presidents before voting on Morton’s raise July 21, but declined to share the salary survey they considered with WECT. For two weeks, the station’s investigative team worked to obtain a copy of the presidential salary document trustees looked over before making this big decision. CFCC officials refused the request.
Governor Roy Cooper announced on Thursday, August 11 that five more TV and film projects will receive funding from North Carolina Film and Entertainment Grants.
Pender Bridge of Hope announced that it will host its inaugural fundraiser on Sept. 22 at the Topsail Beach Historic Assemble Building. Per their announcement, the event will begin at 7 p.m.
The North Carolina State Ports Authority will receive $18 million to construct a new, state-of-the-art loading and discharging area for containers utilizing the rail at the Port of Wilmington.
The Cary Police Department is searching for 5-year-old Amani Jada Bruce. The CPD stated that Bruce is a Black female, approximately 3 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 65lbs.
The N.C. Department of Transportation announced Aug. 11 that volunteers are needed for the Adopt-A-Highway Fall Litter Sweep, which is scheduled to occur between Sept. 10-24.
A Caswell County sheriff’s deputy was struck by gunfire multiple times Wednesday morning while delivering a domestic violence protection order, according to Sheriff Tony Durden Jr.
