Skip to content Andrew Boynton and Kim Bland. (Source: New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office/WECT) By WECT Staff | January 17, 2020 at 1:36 PM EST – Updated January 17 at 1:49 PM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – The suspect in the murder of a Wilmington woman will be held under a $2 million secured bond, a […]
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Woman accused of fraudulently cashing ex-husband’s checks
Skip to content Toni Enzor Coleman (Source: Columbus Co. Sheriff’s Office) By WECT Staff | January 17, 2020 at 1:18 PM EST – Updated January 17 at 1:18 PM COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) – A woman is accused of fraudulently depositing two checks in Columbus County. Toni Enzor Coleman, 43, was arrested earlier this month […]
Heading to Wilmington’s MLK Parade? Here’s some helpful information
By WECT Staff | January 17, 2020 at 12:01 PM EST – Updated January 17 at 12:02 PM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Heading to the MLK Parade in Wilmington on Monday, Jan. 20? The Wilmington MLK Parade begins at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 20. (Source: City of Wilmington) Here’s some information that may prove […]
Wilmington to host MLK Fun Day
Skip to content Martin Luther King Center (Source: WECT) By WECT Staff | January 17, 2020 at 11:46 AM EST – Updated January 17 at 11:46 AM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – The Wilmington MLK Celebration Committee and the city’s Parks and Recreation division will host an MLK Fun Day on Saturday, Jan. 18. The event, […]
Burglary suspect sought in Brunswick County
Skip to content Sean Delane Brown (Source: Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office) By WECT Staff | January 17, 2020 at 11:11 AM EST – Updated January 17 at 11:15 AM BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) – Deputies with the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office are searching for a burglary suspect following an incident on Thursday. According to a […]
Hurricane debris controlled burns planned for Orton Plantation
These burns will take place before Orton Plantation’s annual prescribed burning begins March 1. By WECT Staff | January 17, 2020 at 8:31 AM EST – Updated January 17 at 8:31 AM BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) – Orton Plantation will be conducting small controlled burns this month and in February to address Hurricane Dorian cleanup. […]
Man charged with murder in Wilmington
Man charged with murder in Wilmington By WECT Staff | January 17, 2020 at 6:36 AM EST – Updated January 17 at 6:48 AM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – A man has been charged with murder in Wilmington. Erick Jemonia Gibbs, 29, was arrested by the Wilmington Police Department Thursday night. He’s been charged with first-degree […]
With WPD Chief Evangelous’ retirement imminent, city council to consider resolution naming interim chief
By WECT Staff | January 16, 2020 at 2:49 PM EST – Updated January 16 at 3:13 PM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – After nearly 50 years as a law enforcement officer, and 15 years as Wilmington’s top cop, Police Chief Ralph Evangelous is ready to retire. The chief’s last day is fast approaching, slated for […]
Court documents provide new details into Kim Bland’s murder
By WECT Staff | January 16, 2020 at 2:01 PM EST – Updated January 16 at 2:20 PM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – As the investigation continues into the murder of a Wilmington woman, new details are emerging about what police discovered at the scene of the crime, and the activities of her accused murderer in […]
SUV crashes into Panda Express in Wilmington
One person was taken to the hospital after an SUV hit the side of a Wilmington restaurant Thursday. (Source: WECT) By WECT Staff | January 16, 2020 at 12:21 PM EST – Updated January 16 at 1:12 PM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – One person was taken to the hospital after an SUV hit the side […]
