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Man arrested after deadly hit and run in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A man has been arrested following an early morning hit-and-run that left one person dead on Saturday. According to the Wilmington Police Department (WPD), they arrested ...
Leland man arrested after car loses control fleeing Wilmington police
The driver then sped off and lost control on Burnt Mill Drive, according to a release from the Wilmington Police Department.
The Struts and The Revivalists to perform at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Struts and The Revivalists are set to play at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater as part of the REV Rocks Concert Series. The Struts are set to perform on Aug. 24 with special ...
Avelo Airlines announces new nonstop route out of ILM
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Battleship North Carolina to be featured in new PBS special
Living with Water, tells the stories of communities across the state working with nature to build resilience against climate ...
New Hanover Co. Detention Officer arrested for stalking, communicating threats
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A New Hanover County Detention Officer has been arrested and charged with stalking and threatening a person. In a press release, the New Hanover County Sheriff’s ...
NRC to host open house to discuss Brunswick Nuclear Power Plant performance
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will be holding an open house to discuss the 2024 performance of Brunswick Nuclear Power Plant. According to the NRC, the open ...
Rep. Deb Butler of Wilmington calls for reform in state budget process
Rep. Deb Butler (D-New Hanover) of Wilmington has called for reform in the General Assembly’s process of drafting and passing ...
13th annual ‘Diamonds and Denim’ Charity Ball raises over $30,000 for local organizations
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Brunswick Sheriff’s Charitable Foundation (BSCF) raised over $30,000 at their annual ‘Diamonds and Denim’ Charity Ball last month. BSCF raised a total of $34,000 ...
Surf City completes renovations for boat ramp
Some customers in Southport are under a boil water advisory due to low water pressure and outages caused by a water main break. The playground reopened on April 11 and has new features including a ...
Brunswick County man sentenced to over a decade in prison for distributing child porn
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (WECT) - A Brunswick County man has been sentenced to over 15 years in prison for his role in ...
Cape Fear Foodie: “Cape Fear Wine + Food Experience” Preview
The upcoming "Cape Fear Wine + Food Experience," offers memorable culinary events while benefitting the Beacon Foundation, GLOW Academy and Spark Academy.