WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - It’s been one week since sports betting went live in NC. And all bets are on that there’s plenty of wagering going on right now just one night before the start of March … [Read more...] about BAD BET: Gambling addict shares story as sports betting in N.C. rises
Wilmington City Council listens to presentation on making strategy to battle homelessness
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington City Council heard a presentation on building a strategy for chronically homeless people at an agenda briefing on Monday, March 18.New Hanover County Chief … [Read more...] about Wilmington City Council listens to presentation on making strategy to battle homelessness
Britts Donut Shop to open for the season this weekend
Britts Donut Shop in Carolina Beach(WECT)Published: Mar. 18, 2024 at 5:04 PM EDT|Updated: 5 hours agoShare on FacebookEmail This LinkShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on … [Read more...] about Britts Donut Shop to open for the season this weekend
Swing Into Spring Abilities Tennis Unified Doubles Tournament is coming to the Port City
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) -Getting those with intellectual disabilities involved in sports and onto the Tennis Court during the Abilities Tennis Association of North Carolina, ‘Swing Into Spring.’It’s a … [Read more...] about Swing Into Spring Abilities Tennis Unified Doubles Tournament is coming to the Port City
New Hanover County school bus carrying students hits parked car
(Source: MaxPixel)Published: Mar. 18, 2024 at 4:47 PM EDT|Updated: 6 hours agoNEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - New Hanover County Schools’ Bus 369 hit a parked car Monday afternoon while it was … [Read more...] about New Hanover County school bus carrying students hits parked car
Cape Fear Foodie: Feast Wilmington Ready for Debut
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - As Spring nears and new life returns to the plants and trees around us, something new is also coming to Wilmington. Feast Wilmington is set to make its debut this weekend, … [Read more...] about Cape Fear Foodie: Feast Wilmington Ready for Debut
Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots totals surpass $1.5 billion
RALEIGH, N.C. (WITN) - The North Carolina Education Lottery announced that tonight and tomorrow night’s jackpots are continuing to grow after weeks of no winner.Tonight’s Powerball drawing will have a … [Read more...] about Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots totals surpass $1.5 billion
Shots fired in Myrtle Beach-area neighborhood causes thousands in damages
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Horry County police and people living in one neighborhood in the Myrtle Beach area are looking for answers after shots were fired.Officers were called around 8:17 a.m. on … [Read more...] about Shots fired in Myrtle Beach-area neighborhood causes thousands in damages
‘Thomas Sayre: Four Walls’ to open April 26 at Cameron Art Museum
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Thomas Sayre: Four Walls is set to open at the Cameron Art Museum on April 26.“CAM members are invited to preview the exhibition during the day and register for two member … [Read more...] about ‘Thomas Sayre: Four Walls’ to open April 26 at Cameron Art Museum
Traffic flowing after semi-truck got trapped on median
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The road is once again clear after a semi-truck blacked both northbound lanes and one southbound lanes of Market Street near Alexander Road at around noon on Monday, March … [Read more...] about Traffic flowing after semi-truck got trapped on median