OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) - An Oak Island man previously reported missing last month was found dead off of E.F. Middleton Blvd. by police on Wednesday afternoon.According to Oak Island police, … [Read more...] about Missing man found dead near Oak Island bridge
Surf City announces new recreation complex with skatepark, volleyball courts, playground and more
SURF CITY, N.C. (WECT) - Surf City Parks, Recreation and Tourism announced on Feb. 9 that the Earl G. Inez Batts Recreation Complex is tentatively set to break ground this spring.The town is holding a … [Read more...] about Surf City announces new recreation complex with skatepark, volleyball courts, playground and more
Viral video captures moment woman beats cancer and has surprise wedding proposal
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Back in September of 2023, Wilmington native Angelica May received a phone call she never thought was coming.“She was like ‘Do you want to come in or do you want me to tell … [Read more...] about Viral video captures moment woman beats cancer and has surprise wedding proposal
Several lives saved through the third annual Battle of the Breweries Blood Drive
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Over 120 people came out to donate blood at the third annual Battle of The Breweries Blood Drive.At the Coastline Convention Center, the Red Cross held the annual Cape Fear … [Read more...] about Several lives saved through the third annual Battle of the Breweries Blood Drive
Woman charged after shots fired near Pender County park
BURGAW, N.C. (WECT) - A woman has been arrested and charged with discharging a firearm within the town limits of Burgaw at 500 West Hayes Street on Tuesday evening.According to Burgaw police, a fight … [Read more...] about Woman charged after shots fired near Pender County park
New equipment part of $3 million investment to expand PFAS research
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The North Carolina Collaboratory and Thermo Fisher Scientific announced a new partnership Wednesday to expand the state’s research and understanding of forever chemicals … [Read more...] about New equipment part of $3 million investment to expand PFAS research
Commissioners to hear update on Port City United after arrest of mediation and outreach supervisor
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - New Hanover County Manager Chris Coudriet will give an update on Port City United to the county commissioners on Monday, April 1.The update will be regarding the … [Read more...] about Commissioners to hear update on Port City United after arrest of mediation and outreach supervisor
WECT Sounds of Summer Concert Series to run June 13 to August 8
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - This year’s WECT Sounds of Summer Concert Series at Wrightsville Beach Park will be on Thursdays from June 13 to August 8 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.You are invited to bring picnic, … [Read more...] about WECT Sounds of Summer Concert Series to run June 13 to August 8
NCDMV now requiring customers to confirm appointments via text or email for driver license offices
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is now requiring people to confirm appointments at driver license offices, per a DMV announcement Wednesday.The DMV says the change is due … [Read more...] about NCDMV now requiring customers to confirm appointments via text or email for driver license offices
NC GOP elects Trump-endorsed Simmons as new party chair
RALEIGH, N.C. (WRAL) - The North Carolina Republican Party didn’t have to look far to find its new chairman.Members of the state party’s executive committee elected Jason Simmons to be the party’s new … [Read more...] about NC GOP elects Trump-endorsed Simmons as new party chair