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RALEIGH, N.C. (WECT) – The Trump administration has reversed its decision to terminate mental health and substance abuse grants affecting North Carolina and other states, according to NPR. A Trump administration official confirmed to NPR that sweeping cuts to mental health and addiction programs worth more than $2 billion are being reversed. Letters will be
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Topsail High School has announced Terry “T.J.” Albert as its new head varsity football coach. Albert previously served as head coach at Community School of Davidson, where he compiled a 92-67 record, according to a spokesperson for Pender County Schools. Over the past five seasons, Albert’s program posted a 32-2 conference
OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) – Sand placement operations for Oak Island’s beach renourishment project have reached the OKI Pier and Pier House on the east end of town, with both facilities remaining open to the public. Work is expected to continue in this area for a couple of days before crews proceed further west down
RALEIGH, N.C. (WITN) – Flu deaths in North Carolina have spiked significantly, nearly twice the amount of last year’s numbers at this time, according to new figures. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services says 26 people died last week, and 48 people the week before. So far this season, there have been
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) – A historic home in Wrightsville Beach is now being relocated to Wilmington, according to town officials. The historic Williams-Bordeaux Cottage is one of Wrightsville Beach’s oldest homes, and it faced a demolition vote last year after the town’s Historic Landmark Commission considered demolishing the cottage. The commission voted unanimously to
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) – New Hanover County residents will be able to prepare and file their taxes free of charge beginning in February. Residents will be helped by IRS-certified volunteers through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and AARP Tax-Aide programs from Feb. 2 through April 15. “We are delighted to be able
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – As the number of measles cases in South Carolina grows, neighbors to the north may have questions about the virus and the vaccines available. Here’s a facts-based look at what the measles virus is, vaccine requirements, and more. What is the measles virus? Measles is a highly contagious virus and is
WINNABOW, N.C. (WECT) – The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is asking for the public’s help to identify a man wanted for questioning in a breaking and entering and larceny investigation. According to BCSO officials, the break-in and theft occurred Monday, Jan. 12, at Bell Swamp Connection at about 12:30 p.m. Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – North Carolina hospitals and sheriffs are at odds over a new law regarding mental health evaluations for alleged criminals. Iryna’s Law, passed last year, allows a violent offender to undergo a mental health evaluation. But the question of where the evaluation takes place is causing uncertainty. The law requires evaluations to
HAMPSTEAD, N.C. (WECT) -Part of the Hampstead Kiwanis Park playground will close as officials replace equipment with new structures. The closure affects the playground area near the large picnic shelter and concession stand. Construction is expected to start Monday, Jan. 19, and last approximately four weeks, according to officials. “We appreciate your patience during construction