160th anniversary of Second Battle of Fort Fisher to be held in two weeks
Organizers recommend carpooling with friends and family whenever possible since limited extra parking will be available at Battle Acre Road.
Town of Burgaw to hold Mayor’s Gala for splash pad funds
The gala will bring community members, local businesses, civic leaders, and supporters to honor Mayor Olivia Dawson’s ...
NHCFR has seen over 30 accidental fires in the past four months, what you can do to prevent more
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Within the last four months, New Hanover County Fire and Rescue firefighters have responded to over 30 accidental fires, three of them in the last week alone. NHCFR officials ...
JetBlue announces new Boston route into ILM
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Wilmington airport is no stranger to change, and it will continue as JetBlue announces its new route to Boston starting in April. As part of their multi-year reconstruction ...
Carolina Beach Mural Project announces winning whale float artist
The float is built to last at least five years and will be displayed on select Carolina Beach fireworks nights, at the ...
Investigators looking for two suspects wanted in reported home invasion in Whiteville
The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is investigating a home invasion and robbery that happened in Whiteville.
Search for local woman continues 9 years later
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Today marks the 9 year anniversary of a local woman’s disapperance. Ebonee Spears was last seen at ...
A look at Wilmington’s first indoor pickleball facility
A husband and wife’s passion for pickleball has turned into Wilmington’s first-ever indoor pickleball facility.
JetBlue to operate flights out of Wilmington
A wreck on I-140 eastbound has closed a lane of traffic at the Cedar Hill Road exit in Brunswick County. One of Wrightsville ...
NC Aquarium says goodbye to otter family
FORT FISHER, N.C. (WECT) - The North Carolina Zoo at Fort Fisher (NCAFF) will be saying goodbye to one of its otter families.