First Alert Forecast: gusty showers, embedded storms likely shortly
Ahead of a sharp front, your First Alert Forecast for Tuesday features increasing clouds and temperatures riding milder southeast breezes to highs in the 60s to near 70. On Wednesday, this front ...
‘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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Calabash Fire Department helps battle Myrtle Beach flames as smoky conditions continue
Five Calabash firefighters helped battle flames after a massive wildfire continues to tear through a Myrtle Beach neighborhood.
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 ...
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.
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.
Crew manning 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.
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 ...
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 ...