Governor Josh Stein creates website to help federal workers affected by layoffs find work
Governor Josh Stein is trying to help people in the federal government who were recently let go find work here in North ...
Environmental groups encourage community to hold companies and leaders accountable for PFAs in tap water
Environmental Groups want to make sure you’re aware of your health rights when it comes to clean drinking water.
Several fire crews respond to woods fire in Elizabethtown
ELIZABETHTOWN, N.C. (WECT) - Multiple fire departments came together to put out a woods fire in Bladen County on Saturday.
Wilmington Police Department looking for missing 66-year-old woman
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department is searching for a missing woman. According to Wilmington PD, ...
Chadbourn man conspires with ABC store employee to steal $2,000 worth of liquor
After a multi-county investigation between the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division and the Chadbourn Police ...
Brunswick Co. Sheriff’s Office searches for missing woman
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) reported a 59-year-old woman missing on Friday. In a ...
‘This is dangerous’: New rule proposes PFAS changes, wouldn’t punish polluters
PFAS chemicals, and their effects, are an ongoing issue in Southeastern North Carolina, affecting drinking water, firefighter gear and the health of millions of people in the state.
Local tap dance teacher at senior center brings joy to her students’ golden years
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - 87-year-old Judy Kelley has been tap dancing for nearly her entire life, and she doesn’t plan to quit anytime soon. Kelley spends her time sharing her talent with others as a ...
Cape Fear Community College to hold check presentation on $25,000 grant from Duke Energy
According to a press release from CFCC, the Duke Energy Foundation is awarding 19 community colleges with $500,000 to support ...
Construction continues on new Salvation Army facility near S 30th Street
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - June is still the target date for the opening of the Salvation Army’s new Center for Hope. Major Ken Morris showed WECT the behind-the-scenes of the new facility off of 30th ...
Northside Food Co-op pauses grocery store construction
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) -Construction for the Northside Grocery Store has been paused. Cierra Washington, executive director ...