WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Duke Energy Outage Map reports that many customers in southeastern North Carolina may be without power this morning.As of 5 a.m. on March 27, there are around 82 … [Read more...] about Power outages reported in southeastern N.C.
New Hanover County home struck by lightning, causes small fire
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - New Hanover County Fire Rescue responded to a call Sunday afternoon about a home being struck by lightning. The call came in just after 1 p.m. from a house in the … [Read more...] about New Hanover County home struck by lightning, causes small fire
Bladen County home total loss due to fire
Mobile home fire in Bladen County.(Elizabethtown Fire Department)Published: Mar. 27, 2023 at 12:14 AM EDT|Updated: 5 hours agoBLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A White Oak home was damaged in a fire Sunday … [Read more...] about Bladen County home total loss due to fire
Thrift store for animal lovers sees growth in effort to support shelter dogs
BURGAW, N.C. (WECT) - Four years after it first opened and several renovations later, the Monty’s Home thrift store in Burgaw continues to help shelter dogs find loving homes.The thrift store, … [Read more...] about Thrift store for animal lovers sees growth in effort to support shelter dogs
New Hanover County Commissioner Deb Hays dies
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - New Hanover County Commissioner Deb Hays passed away suddenly on March 25. Hays likely suffered from a heart attack.“This is a shock for all of us and is a tremendous loss … [Read more...] about New Hanover County Commissioner Deb Hays dies
Immigration Authorities issue detainer for three men arrested at Shallotte Walmart for sexual assault, obtaining property by false pretense
SHALLOTTE, N.C. (WECT) - Three men are in custody after an incident at the Walmart in Shallotte around 7p.m. Friday.A Walmart employee stopped a Shallotte Police Sergeant and said a female wanted to … [Read more...] about Immigration Authorities issue detainer for three men arrested at Shallotte Walmart for sexual assault, obtaining property by false pretense
Community hosts walkathon in honor of Laney High School student
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - People from across the community showed up Saturday for a walkathon at Laney High School to honor a student who passed away earlier this month.The Walk-a-Thon raised money … [Read more...] about Community hosts walkathon in honor of Laney High School student
Search for Pender County man continues nearly 3 years after disappearance
PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Almost three years after Robert Bonham first went missing, his family and community continue to search for a sign of where he may be.A rally to find Bonham Saturday … [Read more...] about Search for Pender County man continues nearly 3 years after disappearance
North Carolina treasurer Folwell running for governor in 2024
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell announced on Saturday he will run for governor in 2024, a bid that will likely require him besting Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson to earn the … [Read more...] about North Carolina treasurer Folwell running for governor in 2024
Be The Match event aiming to raise awareness and find donors for blood cancer patients needing stem cell transplants
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Battling cancer is no easy feat, and sometimes finding treatment is an even harder battle.For some blood cancers, there aren’t many treatment options, to begin with, and it’s … [Read more...] about Be The Match event aiming to raise awareness and find donors for blood cancer patients needing stem cell transplants