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WILLARD, N.C. (WECT) – One organization celebrated a 30 year anniversary, and dedicated those celebrations to reflecting on the past. The Willard Outreach Organization (WOO) hosted a luncheon honoring community members who had attended the Watha School and Willard Elementary, that formerly stood on the community center site. “We need your thoughts, we need your
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BURGAW, N.C. (WECT) – The mayor of Burgaw has confirmed that a person died during this weekend’s annual North Carolina Blueberry Festival. Mayor Olivia Dawson said it happened during the “Tour de Blueberry” event on Saturday morning. The person suffered a medical emergency during the ride. Officials have not publicly shared the person’s identity yet.
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WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – State Highway Patrol says one person was killed after a crash on Carolina Beach road Friday night. According to SHP, the car was traveling south on Carolina Beach Road when it veered left near the 6300 block around 9 p.m.. The driver then overcorrected, veering right and crashed into a sign
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WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – The North Carolina Blueberry Festival continued on Saturday. The two-day event is held in Pender County in downtown Burgaw. According to a press release, the celebration highlights the cultural and economic significance of blueberries in southeastern North Carolina. The event included more than 175 artisan vendors, fresh blueberries for sale, and
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NORTHWEST, N.C. (WECT) – It’s officially been five years since crews broke ground on a project that county leaders hope will give neighbors all over Brunswick County access to clean water. However, after a series of delays and setbacks, leaders shared two weeks ago that there’s still no completion date in sight for the project.
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WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – 1.2 million people in our state are facing food insecurity, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. That’s nearly one out of every 11 people. Local organizations are trying to help though, including Coco Pipa on Castle Street. Isaac Bol and Lizzy Fowler opened the juice shop
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WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – It’s the first day of summer, and high temperatures can be a cause for concern for outdoor activities. Doctor Austin Sherman, a family practitioner doctor who works at Novant Health, says there are signs the heat is affecting your body. “Heat-related illnesses could be something like heat stroke,” says Doctor Sherman.
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WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – The award-winning independent film, A Song for Imogene , produced by local production company Honey Head Films, will receive worldwide distribution on Amazon Prime Video. The film is scheduled for release on June 27 on major streaming services and cable operators. Written and directed by Erika Arlee, A Song for Imogene
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PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) -Pender County Utilities (PCU) is disconnecting water and sewer services for customers with delinquent accounts. PCU began an extension after its mail vendor, Professional Mail Services, closed in May. As of June 24, that extension ends. “We understand the closure of PMS created challenges not only for our customers but for
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WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – High school students got their day in court with a mock trial competition. According to the District Attorney’s Office, students worked with staff all week on the mock trial, exploring complex legal scenarios while presenting arguments before a judge. The competition is part of the DA’s Leadership Academy annual summit, where
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