Holden Beach bridge closed until further notice, officials say
HOLDEN BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - The Holden Beach bridge has been closed due to the winter storm, according to Mayor Alan Holden.
Crews responding to overturned tractor-trailer on N.C. 211
SUPPLY, N.C. (WECT) - Crews are responding to an overturned tractor-trailer on N.C. 211 near Supply, according to Civietown ...
Wilmington Police Department releases 2024 crime statistics
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) has released an update to the community on the city’s 2024 ...
Wilmington City Council approves Brooklyn Arts District to pilot social district
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Brooklyn Arts District will be home to the area’s first social district program. Wilmington ...
Shallotte police searching for man who accidentally discharged gun in Walmart
SHALLOTTE, N.C. (WECT) - The Shallotte Police Department (SPD) is searching for a man who discharged a gun in the men’s ...
Emergency boil water advisory in place for Castle Street area
📣 CFPUA has issued an emergency boil water advisory for the area around South 11th and Castle streets, effective immediately ...
WECT’s Gabe Ross updates you on the latest about Tuesday’s winter storm
WECT meteorologist Gabe Ross will be live on WECT.com, the WECT News App, YouTube, and Facebook updating you on the latest.
State transportation officials, local electric companies prepare ahead of winter storm
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Transportation officials across the state and local electric companies are preparing ahead of the ...
18,000 gallons of wastewater discharged near Beaver Dam Creek
Staff were able to isolate the force main at 12:30 p.m. to start repairs and determined the leak was caused by a stress crack ...
Investigation underway after two people injured in shooting
COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) -The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that injured two people in ...
Wilmington City Council approves $660,000 agreement to fund Wilmington Housing Authority reimbursement
City staff recommended that the funds be sent to WHA as a loan to be paid back to the city after 180 calendar days.
‘People could literally die’: Non-profit makes room for those who need a warm place to sleep amidst frigid temps
But with Southeastern North Carolina’s frigid temperatures and more winter weather on the way, Koch says they made space in their dining hall for anyone who needs a warm place to sleep anytime temps ...