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SHALLOTTE, N.C. (WECT) - Three men are in custody after an incident at the Walmart in Shallotte around 7p.m. Friday.A Walmart employee stopped a Shallotte Police Sergeant and said a female wanted to … [Read more...] about Immigration Authorities issue detainer for three men arrested at Shallotte Walmart for sexual assault, obtaining property by false pretense

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - People from across the community showed up Saturday for a walkathon at Laney High School to honor a student who passed away earlier this month.The Walk-a-Thon raised money … [Read more...] about Community hosts walkathon in honor of Laney High School student

PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Almost three years after Robert Bonham first went missing, his family and community continue to search for a sign of where he may be.A rally to find Bonham Saturday … [Read more...] about Search for Pender County man continues nearly 3 years after disappearance

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell announced on Saturday he will run for governor in 2024, a bid that will likely require him besting Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson to earn the … [Read more...] about North Carolina treasurer Folwell running for governor in 2024

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Battling cancer is no easy feat, and sometimes finding treatment is an even harder battle.For some blood cancers, there aren’t many treatment options, to begin with, and it’s … [Read more...] about Be The Match event aiming to raise awareness and find donors for blood cancer patients needing stem cell transplants

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Cape Fear Craft Beer Week is officially underway, with 18 local breweries entering Ultimate Brewing Championship at the Hannah Block Community Arts Center on Friday … [Read more...] about 18 local breweries compete in Cape Fear Craft Bear Week’s Ultimate Brewing Championship

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Brunswick County is hosting a virtual workshop on Friday, March 31, for non-profits to learn how to request support for eligible projects through the County’s … [Read more...] about Brunswick Co. to host virtual workshop for non-profits seeking support for local projects

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The 33rd Annual River to Sea Bike Ride will take place on Saturday, May 6, starting at the intersection of Princess St and 2nd St.The 20-mile bike ride will travel from … [Read more...] about Registration now open for 33rd annual River to Sea Bike Ride

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - As more people start to head down to the beaches during the first weekend of spring, local business owners are preparing for busy days well ahead of tourist season. … [Read more...] about More people visiting NC beach towns amid record warm weather

BURGAW, N.C. (WECT) - Burgaw and Ocean Isle Beach are two of 15 communities receiving part of a $1.1 million grant from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal … [Read more...] about NCDEQ awarding grant funds to Burgaw and Ocean Isle Beach for technical assistance