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WASHINGTON, D.C. (WECT) – UNC Wilmington men’s basketball is hoping to start another run to the NCAA Tournament this weekend. The top-seeded Seahawks open up Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) Tournament play in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, matching up with No. 9 seed Campbell. UNCW needs three wins in three days to earn consecutive trips to
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Christian Recovery Centers Inc. held a ribbon cutting Saturday on a new 28-acre property at 433 Tarkln Ct NW in Shallotte, dedicated to the motivational track — the treatment phase of its program — as more than 500 people gathered to mark the expansion of the free drug and alcohol treatment
CERRO GORDO, N.C. (WECT) – While the investigation into the death of a North Carolina State Highway Patrol trooper killed in an on-duty crash continues, those who knew him are sharing memories of his life and service. Master Trooper Stien Davis, 30, died Feb. 22 after a single-vehicle crash while on duty in Robeson County.
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Attorneys from across southeastern North Carolina spent time in the WECT studios on Friday, volunteering to answer phones during the North Carolina Bar Foundation’s annual Lawyers on Call (4ALL) service day. WECT is one of six media stations that hosted the NCBF phone banks, joining stations in Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Asheville
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) – New state regulations taking effect this March will tighten sheepshead fishing limits, and at least one local seafood market is already preparing for a potential dip in supply. Motts Channel Seafood in Wrightsville Beach carries sheepshead nearly three-quarters of the year. Manager Lambert Long said the fish can already be
NORTH CAROLINA (WECT) – As spring heads our way, it also means the start of wildfire season in North Carolina. Officials say drier conditions increase the chance of wildfires, often started by unattended fires. At this time last year, crews with the North Carolina Forest Service weren’t just battling flames but also a staff shortage
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – The New Hanover County Commission for Women held its annual luncheon Friday in celebration of National Women’s History Month, centered on the theme “At Her Best.” The sold-out event was designed to motivate, guide and elevate women by spotlighting leaders making a difference across the state and community. Annette Taylor, chair
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Thalian Hall is hosting a production of 1776, The Musical March 13-15, with tickets selling fast and shows expected to sell out. The production is a partnership between Thalian Hall and Thalian Association, two historic local institutions. Thalian Association was founded in 1788, when people who had signed the original Declaration
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – A series of Italian cooking classes is available in Wilmington this month, with sessions focused on homemade pasta and Tuscan cuisine running on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Lori Eaton and Roberta Campani, who are leading the classes, said participants can expect a hands-on experience from the start. “If it’s the pasta class
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) – The Brunswick County Tax Office will host six free taxpayer outreach events across the county this spring, with team members available to assist residents in person. Staff will be on hand to help with filing paperwork and answering questions about tax exemption programs for elderly residents, disabled residents and disabled