A tip led investigators to arrest and charge a 30-year-old man from Bladenboro with child exploitation charges.

The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is warning of a new text scam extorting residents who use NC Quick Pass.

Andrew Truett Kester pleaded guilty Monday to charges related to a deadly crash involving a motorcycle on May 6, 2022 in ...

Pender County announced that it will be celebrating its 150th anniversary with a ceremony at the Pender County Courthouse.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The New Hanover County Board of Education unanimously voted to make interim superintendent Chris ...

The Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) has announced that comedian and actor Larry the Cable Guy will be ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Fire Department (WFD) is celebrating the 30th anniversary of Regional Response ...

New Hanover County Fire Rescue (NHCFR) is urging residents to check smoke detectors to help prevent accidental fires.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Genesis Block has announced its February Conversations to Contracts tradeshow-style event.

Brunswick County is inviting the local community to attend their meetings on their Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Fire crews are responding to a gas leak at a restaurant in downtown Wilmington this morning.

HAMPSTEAD, N.C. (WECT) - The Topsail High School (THS) Athletics Department announced their new “interim” head varsity football coach. According a press release from THS, Coach Chris Schmidt will ...