Leland Town Council explains the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The town of Leland held a Public Budget Q&A forum on Tuesday night. Staff presented the Proposed ...
WECT reads to students at East Arcadia Elementary School
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - WECT’s on-air talents read to children during ‘Read Across America Week 2025′ on Tuesday afternoon.
Mt. Calvary Center for Leadership Development to celebrate National Reading Week
Mt. Calvary Center for Leadership Development plans to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Seuss and National Reading Week on ...
Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Tips to shelter safely during tornadoes
When the National Weather Service issues a tornado warning for your area, get to your safe place as quickly as possible. Safe ...
Cape Fear Memorial Bridge funding paused due to Trump’s federal spending cuts
Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo tells WECT the federal funding awarded for the bridge project has been paused due to President ...
Neighbors hope to stop county’s project plans to pave nature trail at Smith Creek Park
Parks and gardens officials say construction is expected to start any day now and will take about nine to 12 months to ...
Statewide tornado drill to be held as part of Severe Weather Preparedness week
As part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week, the National Weather Service (NWS) plans to conduct a statewide tornado drill at ...
Rep. David Rouzer invites NHC Sheriff Ed McMahon to President Trump’s Joint Address
McMahon has been working with the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office since 1991 in the Patrol Division and Detective ...
Columbus Co. Sheriff’s Office arrests six people in separate investigations
According to a press release from CCSO, the arrests are a result of the office’s ongoing investigations to keep the community ...
Town of Surf City to host job fair at Cape Fear Community College
The town says phone calls are unavailable and email responses will be delayed.
Annual ‘Battle of the Breweries’ blood drive returns during Cape Fear Craft Beer Week
The American Red Cross and Cape Fear Craft Beer Alliance hold the event to help save lives in the community by bringing breweries from the Wilmington area together to donate blood.
Town of Oak Island facilities experiencing phone and internet outages
The town says phone calls are unavailable and email responses will be delayed.