Pender County Sheriff’s Office warns residents of scam caller
In a Facebook post, PCSO says the suspect calls county residents to inform them of a bench warrant or has missed a court date. The caller orders residents to go to the Sheriff’s Office and take care ...
Brunswick Co. Sheriff’s Office investigating Shallotte house fire
On Saturday afternoon in Shallotte, a homeowner came back to her house on fire, and believes it was set intentionally.
911 calls from Novant Airlink helicopter crash released
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The 911 calls made on the night a Novant Airlink helicopter crashed have been released. At least ...
Gov. Josh Stein announces new childcare task force aimed to help statewide “crisis”
Stein says he plans to pay workers more, raise child care subsidy rates in rural areas and add 1,000 new PreK slots for children.
5 years later: Local doctor reflects on COVID-19 pandemic
The first cases of the virus were reported about the same time the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a Covid-19 crisis ...
Police responding to two-vehicle crash at Wilmington intersection
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A wreck has closed off an intersection in Wilmington, according to the Wilmington Police Department (WPD). Police are responding to a two-vehicle crash on South College Road ...
Public invited to Central Pender Park groundbreaking ceremony
The Central Pender Park will feature a paved walking path, multipurpose fields, a playground, a concession stand, picnic ...
New Hanover Co. Sheriff’s Office searching for missing man
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A 38-year-old man has been reported missing by the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office. Peter ...
Wilmington City Council in D.C. with plans to address funding for Cape Fear Memorial Bridge project
City leaders are using their time in the capitol to talk with U.S. senators and representatives about the funding impacts for ...
UNCW men’s basketball face Charleston Cougars Monday night
The Seahawks are preparing for a semifinal matchup against the Charleston Cougars in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) ...
Man sentenced after 2022 attack on Novant Health NHRMC hospital staff
He was sentenced to a minimum of 58 and a maximum of 82 months for his assault with a deadly weapon with the intent to kill.
Man facing multiple charges after assaulting Wilmington Police officer
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A Rocky Point man was arrested Sunday for allegedly assaulting a Wilmington Police Officer. According to the Wilmington Police Department (WPD), just before 5:30 p.m., ...