‘They’re going to stay in Pender County’: Commissioner on $900k financial retention package approved for Pender EMS & Fire

Employees from the Southport and Shallotte Lowe’s Home Improvement stores volunteered their time at Veterans Park in Oak Island Friday.

State officials are investigating 31 gas stations after motorists reported that some businesses may not be passing along temporary state fuel tax savings to drivers.

In 1953, a mysterious animal terrorized Bladenboro and drew hunters to the small town. Today, the story lives on as a Halloween-weekend festival.

Novant Health has launched a telehealth clinic focused on men’s sexual health, and the clinic’s lead physician said it is open to men 18 and older.

Part 2 of WECT's 2026 Halloween special!