Dangerous rip currents and red flag conditions led to 33 ocean rescues at Wrightsville Beach over Memorial Day weekend.

A Wilmington man appeared in court Tuesday on charges related to a garage break-in and the theft of two firearms.

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A former New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office captain was terminated on May 20 following a ...

Lee’s bill passed the General Assembly last week, which means it will be on the ballot for voters to decide on this November.

The New Hanover County Schools Board of Education voted Tuesday, May 26, to delay a discussion on the LifeWise program until ...

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026-2027 budget. The preliminary recommended budget totals ...

The investigation dates back to December 2022, when WECT first reported Greene was the target of a federal investigation.

The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying a suspect in a larceny at an Exxon station in Riegelwood.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Rock band Widespread Panic is coming to Wilmington this fall for a two-night stand at Live Oak Bank ...

Eighteen volunteer fire departments in Bladen, Columbus and Pender counties will receive nearly $390,000 in state grants to ...

The Silver Pride Cinema Festival returns to downtown Wilmington this weekend with two days of LGBTQ+ films, events and an ...

Police are assisting fire crews with an active fuel spill at South College Road and Holly Tree Road. The Wilmington Police ...