LELAND, N.C. (WECT) - Leland Fire Station 51 hosted a push-in ceremony for a new ladder truck in Brunswick County that will ...

President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office his plans to phase out the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The New Hanover County Commissioners are sorting out the county’s tax rate for next year at their ...

The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office (NHCSO) arrested and charged a woman for death by distribution after she allegedly ...

KURE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - A reception will be held to honor Kure Beach Police Chief Michael Bowden as he retires from his ...

This edition of Backyard BBQ features WECT’s Gabe Ross and Jon Barber from Wilmington Grill, as they prepare spatchcocked ...

According to a news release, 21-year-old Nicolai Chisala Hubbling was arrested in Wilson County on May 29, 2025, in connection with the shooting death of 81-year-old William Scott Lowry.

A lane has been closed on U.S. 17 southbound (SB) in Brunswick County as crews work on clearing an overturned truck. The town says the road will be closed between Harper and Fayetteville Avenues as ...

The board says they hope to add programs for parks and recreation, better water quality and police officers in the new year.

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - Southport aldermen have decided to table any conversation about implementing paid parking at least through December. They were faced with a crowd of more than 160 people at ...

The community is disposing of their American flags in exchange for a new flag at event on the Battleship in Wilmington.