State senators that represent counties in southeastern North Carolina will lead some of the most powerful committees in the ...

The Cape Fear Chapter of Habitat for Humanity held a memorial service for the late President Jimmy Carter. Several people ...

North Carolina’s attorney general says six landlords operating in the state – including two with properties in southeast ...

TABOR CITY, N.C. (WECT) - Two men are facing charges for a shooting inside a home on Dec. 26, 2024. According to the Columbus ...

The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Carolina Beach have announced the Wave Award in honor of the ...

On these cold nights in southeastern North Carolina, it is a collaborative effort to keep the lights on in area non-profits.

WECT’s Jon Evans and meteorologist Eric Davis will be live on WECT.com, the WECT News App and Facebook to discuss Tuesday’s ...

The Sorrow Drowner, a nationally known tikki bar, is closing its doors in Wilmington to relocate to California.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A person is in the hospital after a shooting Wednesday night. The Wilmington Police Department (WPD ...

Fire crews have shut down part of Highway 117 as they work to extinguish the flames. Traffic is backing up on Highway 117.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Local sheriff’s offices will be sending deputies to help with security during Inauguration Day. New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is sending six deputies. Brunswick County ...

Student names, birthdates, school grades, test scores and more could be compromised due to a statewide data breach of a private software company called PowerSchool.