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WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Following a shot of cold air Friday, another cold snap Sunday could include rain or wintry mix. WECT’s Jon Evans and WECT chief meteorologist Eric Davis will be live on WECT.com, the WECT News App, YouTube and Facebook at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, to discuss different scenarios that could take
LELAND, N.C. (WECT) – The Leland Police Department (LPD) has made an arrest in connection with a shooting on Dixie Drive that left one person dead on Friday, Jan. 2. According LPD, 33-year-old Dustin Luke Powers of Wilmington was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 14, with the help of the Wilmington Police Department. Officers responded to
RALEIGH, N.C. (WECT) – The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has announced more measles cases across the state. According to NCDHHS, the total number of measles cases in the state has risen to seven since late December, after two new cases were identified in unvaccinated siblings in Buncombe County. Both of
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – The City of Wilmington has announced it will be resuming ‘Free Mulch Fridays’ after a pause during the holiday season. The next scheduled mulch giveaway is on Friday, Jan. 30, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Legion Stadium’s overflow lot. Participants should enter the lot using West Lake SHore Drive.
BOILING SPRING LAKES, N.C. (WECT) – The City of Boiling Spring Lakes is inviting the public to an upcoming input meeting on its 2040 Comprehensive Plan. According to the city, attendees will be able to share concerns and suggestions to help improve the local community in the next 15 years. “Your ideas and feedback are
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – A woman arrested in a deadly crash at Satellite Bar and Lounge is facing new charges. The District Attorney’s Office confirmed that 34-year-old Michelle Lane Masiello is now facing a second-degree murder charge in the death of 32-year-old Alec Chambers. Wilmington police said Chambers died after a Jeep hit him while
CAROLINA SHORES, N.C. (WECT) – Neighbors packed a town hall meeting Wednesday night seeking answers about a proposed development on the now-closed golf and country club property. Developers and course owner Philippe Bureau want to build more than 100 homes where golfers used to play. The golf course closed in November 2024 and has sat
BOLIVIA, N.C. (WECT) – Two longtime friends are preparing to open an outdoor music venue on 350 acres in Bolivia after four years of development and permitting delays. Steve Shuttleworth and Peter Higgins said their friendship and shared interest in music led them to create Cumberland Woods. “Steve and I have known each other a
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Gov. Josh Stein is calling on state lawmakers to address a staffing crisis in North Carolina’s correctional system, where more than 2,800 positions have been open for at least six months, according to state data. As reported by WECT Investigates last week, the Department of Adult Correction has the most long-term
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Local police and fire departments will compete in their 13th annual “Guns Vs. Hoses” hockey game this Saturday, with proceeds supporting a firefighter injured in an explosion this past fall. Lieutenant Schwartz with the Wilmington Police Department and Allen Lewis with the Wilmington Fire Department joined WECT in the studio Wednesday