Family remembers Chadbourn man who was murdered in 2023

Attorney General Jeff Jackson joins lawsuit against federal government over latest education cuts

Wilmington City Council approves repairs to Kenan Fountain and framework for social districts

Pender County School Districts starts before school care program with new bell schedule

Digging restrictions take effect on Oak Island beaches

Fractionalized ownership of vacation homes becoming a rising trend in Holden Beach

New study reveals widespread flooding across NC is more common than previously thought

State officials hold press conference on Bitcoin ATM scams

Wilmington power trio reaches quarterfinal round of nationwide competition

INTERVIEW: Connor Barth talks about Barth Brothers’ Free Kicking Camp

Your First Alert for Tue. evening Jul. 15, 2025

Driver charged in deadly motorcycle-involved crash in Brunswick County

Your First Alert Forecast from Tue. afternoon, July 15, 2025

Wilmington City Council set to discuss Social District Resolution

GET FIT WITH 6: Pushing through challenges to keep your routine

NC schools transitioning to new Student Information System for upcoming school year

Your First Alert Forecast from Tue. morning, July 15, 2025

One person dead after car fire near I-40 in New Hanover County

Your First Alert Forecast from first thing Tue., July 15, 2025

Father and sons walk to Western North Carolina to raise $40,000 for food insecurity

Oak Island officials respond to accident involving 15-year-old on beach strand

President and CEO of The Endowment resigns

Folly Hills development plan approved despite concerns from neighbors

City officials narrow list down to three candidates for Wilmington Police Department Chief

“It’s frustrating”: Overcrowded animal shelters in Bladen County

Shark Awareness Day at Fort Fisher highlights growing threats to ocean predators

Brunswick Habitat for Humanity looking to build entire neighborhoods

Local hospice organization starts using A.I. to help patients

Your First Alert Forecast from Mon. evening, Jul. 14, 2025

Pender County Sheriff’s Office and SBI charge two men in large-scale money laundering scheme

Campaign aims to keep pedestrians and bikers safer on the roads

Your First Alert Forecast from Mon. afternoon, July 14, 2025

President and CEO of The Endowment resigns

One person dead after motorcycle-involved crash in Columbus County

Audi Quattro Cup Golf Tournament comes to Southeastern North Carolina

Firefighter injured in crash while responding to another crash

Your First Alert Forecast for Sun. evening Jul. 13, 2025

WECT Sunday Morning Forecast for July 13 2025

Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office arrests man in connection to Shallotte shooting

62-year-old man drowns at Lake Tabor in Tabor City

Woman suffers cardiac emergency and dies while swimming at Oak Island

Your First Alert Forecast for Sat. evening Jul. 12, 2025

Your First Alert Forecast from Sat. morning, Jul. 12, 2025

‘Cry of hatred’: Jewish leaders speak out after two swastikas were spray-painted at Wilmington in...

Leland Police requests community feedback for NCLEA assessment

Gov. Josh Stein vetoes bill tied to puppy mill protection, advocates call for public awareness

New study links higher PFAS levels to wastewater treatment plants

Ocean Isle Beach installs new flag system nearly a year after a teenager drowned

‘I was almost gone’: Local guitarist plays in Sounds of Summer one year after double lung transpl...

Backyard BBQ: Grilled Chicken Bruschetta

Wilmington Fire Department hosts annual Junior Fire Academy

Your First Alert Forecast for Fri. evening Jul. 11, 2025

UPWA to host Summer Showdown 2025 in Brunswick County this weekend

Columbus Co. Sheriff’s Office seizes nearly 100 animals in animal cruelty investigation

Your First Alert Forecast from Fri. Morning, Jul. 11, 2025

New Hanover County Library hosting Summer Book Sale next month

New Hanover Co. Public Library shutting the doors on original Main Library location next month

USPS worker arrested after Leland police allegedly find drugs, open mail in car during traffic st...

Pet of the Week: Baron from Freedom Bridge Animal Rescue

MacKenzie Gore sits down with WECT ahead of 1st MLB All-Star Game