New Hanover County Manager fears ballot counting process broke state statutes
WECT News has learned there are more uncounted absentee-by-mail ballots in New Hanover County than first thought.
Volunteers give back to veterans through Lowe’s Hometowns program
Lowe’s Home Improvement is partnering up with Willett’s Horse Farm in Brunswick County to give back to veterans experiencing ...
Investigation of drugs being brought into local prison leads to nine arrests
“We are extremely proud of our employees who traveled to Buncombe County to assist students, staff, and community members in ...
Local church to host ‘Hope Recovery Fest’ in support of those rebuilding their lives
“Proceeds benefit Hope Recovery Faith Community supporting the recovery community and serving people experiencing ...
Two people sentenced for negligent death of their child
A sample of their blood taken that day was found to have prescription and nonprescription drugs in their system.
Multi-vehicle crash tying up traffic near Oleander Drive, Independence Blvd intersection
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A crash involving multiple vehicles is backing up traffic near the intersection of Oleander Drive ...
See smoke? Carolina Beach to conduct smoke testing
The testing allows the town to detect any breaks or defects in the sewer system, as well as determine where storm water and ...
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Man charged early Friday in multi-day string of shootings around I-40, southwest Raleigh
“We are extremely proud of our employees who traveled to Buncombe County to assist students, staff, and community members in ...
Beaufort Co. research center says 43 escaped monkeys staying close, staring
Yemassee Police have confirmed nearly four dozen primates that escaped from a Beaufort County research center have been located but not yet recaptured.
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New PBS documentary about Wilmington’s 1898 Coup and Massacre features descendants of those involved in the deadly insurrection
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Kieran Haile says he didn’t know much about his family’s history until a few years ago. “When I ...
Remembering Mark Paz: Family of Walmart employee shot and killed speaks out
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - For the first time, the family of Mark Paz is speaking out after his death. Paz was shot and killed ...
Person killed in crash on I-40
Eastbound traffic near Gordon Road is down to one lane.