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RALEIGH, N.C. (WECT) – North Carolina’s State Board of Elections does not plan to order a full recount of ballots in the race for a seat on the state Supreme Court. A partial hand recount resulted in incumbent Justice Allison Riggs gaining 14 additional votes in the race against Jefferson Griffin, extending her lead to

SHALLOTTE, N.C. (WECT) – The first fixed-route form of transportation is on its way to Shallotte. It’s called the Shally Shuttle and it’s free to use. Having access to a reliable form of transportation is something many people may take for granted. Some neighbors in Shallotte know all too well the struggles that can come

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – New and returning acts will be making an appearance at the Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) in 2025. The lineup is features: Ginuwine with Special Guest Montell Jordan on Friday, Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. The Simon & Garfunkel Story on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Thousands of students and families are expected to gather at Trask Coliseum Saturday, Dec. 14, as UNCW hosts its fall commencement ceremonies. According to an announcement from the university, over 2,500 students have applied to graduate at the end of this semester. Traffic delays should be expected around UNCW in the

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Wilmington Health may be leaving Cigna Healthcare’s network. According to an email from Cigna to Wilmington Health Associates patients, it has been working to renew the contract with Wilmington Health, but as of now, an agreement has not been reached. “If we don’t reach a new agreement, Wilmington Health Associates will

OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) – During a two-boat training exercise Sunday afternoon, the U.S. Coast Guard station at Oak Island sprung into action when it heard a 46-foot sailing vessel was taking on water. Both boats diverted from their training to respond to the emergency. “Upon arrival at the scene, the crew of the 29RBS

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Two local schools are partnering to tackle the nationwide nursing shortage through a new program. According to the announcement from Cape Fear Community College (CFCC), it and UNCW have teamed up to offer the “Try Teal” program. Try Teal allows nursing students at CFCC to try courses at UNCW free of

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) – A Rocky Point man is in custody in Brunswick County on child sex crime charges. According to arrest warrants and online jail records, 18-year-old Juan Antonio Esparza Gonzalez was arrested Saturday, Dec. 7, on charges out of Brunswick County and Shallotte. He is accused of taking a 14-year-old away from

LELAND, N.C. (WECT) – Residents and those passing though Leland may notice smoke over the course of the next several days. According to Leland Fire/Rescue, a controlled burn will take place in the Mallory Creek area beginning Tuesday, Dec. 10. Copyright 2024 WECT. All rights reserved.

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) – The Southport/Fort Fisher ferry is back on its full winter schedule Tuesday, Dec. 10, following earlier mechanical issues. Those mechanical issues caused the ferry to operate on a one-boat schedule for a few hours. Copyright 2024 WECT. All rights reserved.