NCDOT and the City of Wilmington discuss the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The City of Wilmington and NCDOT meet on Monday to discuss the options for the Cape Fear Memorial ...
‘He loved this island’: Topsail Beach mourns loss of Mayor Morton Blanchard
“To serve the community you have to dedicate your time. Mayor Morton Blanchard dedicated his time to serve the Town of ...
Artificial oyster reef construction near Carolina Beach State Park set to finish soon
The artificial oyster reef being built near the Carolina Beach State Park is designed to not only help grow the oyster ...
paws4people to hold first charity pickleball tournament
The nonprofit has been chosen as this year’s charity tournament recipient for the Inaugural Charity Pickleball Tournament at ...
Wilmington man pleads guilty to firing neighbor’s gun while on narcotics
Several bullets hit his own home and vehicle while others went into the home of his next-door neighbor while it was occupied.
New Hanover Community Endowment to award $5,000 grants to nonprofits
The Endowment will allow any community-serving organizations to receive $5,000 through the Community Grants Program and the ...
State senator from Wilmington co-sponsors bill to eliminate DEI from public education
Senator Michael Lee of New Hanover County has co-sponsored a bill to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion policies in ...
NC Forest Service reminds residents to not fly drones over wildfires
As wildfire season begins, the North Carolina Forest Service (NCFS) reminds residents to steer clear of flying drones over ...
Submarine commissioned in Wilmington scheduled to visit on Friday
The nuclear powered USS North Carolina submarine is manned by four sailors and was commissioned in Wilmington in 2008.
INTERVIEW: Celebrate world cultures at UNCW’s annual Intercultural Festival
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Join UNCW in celebrating cultures from all across the world at the annual Intercultural Festival ...
Set up the WECT Weather app ahead of Severe Weather Preparedness Week
In the WECT Weather app, find the ‘Location’ tab and set it to ‘Follow Me.’ This will allow you to receive weather alerts no matter where you are. It is important to check the app settings. For ...
City of Wilmington to hold focus group meeting on possible kitchen at MLK Community Center
The initiative aims to provide workspace, business training and networking opportunities for anyone interested in food ...