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WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - It’s the biggest shopping weekend of the year and businesses in downtown Wilmington say they are ready for the customer rush.“It’s the busiest time of year, for sure,” said … [Read more...] about Downtown Wilmington businesses prepare for Small Business Saturday

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Whether they sought out sporting goods or a new Christmas sweater, shoppers are battling the highest inflation rate in decades to make Christmas as magical as always.“Yeah, … [Read more...] about Southeastern North Carolina shoppers hunt for Black Friday deals amid rising inflation

LUMBERTON, N.C. (WMBF) - One person was shot at a Walmart in North Carolina on Black Friday, according to authorities.The Lumberton Police Department said officers were called to the store on … [Read more...] about Police: 1 shot at Lumberton Walmart on Black Friday, suspect at large

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - After facing demands for tens of thousands of dollars, more than 100 boat owners in Southport have settled a lawsuit with the Southport Marina -- coming as a relief those who … [Read more...] about Smooth sailing for boat owners after Southport Marina lawsuit settled

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Emergency crews responded to an early-morning fire Friday in New Hanover County.Just before 3:30 a.m., a 911 caller reported that smoke was coming from a residence.“The … [Read more...] about No injuries reported after early morning fire in Wilmington

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Neighbors from Porters Neck Country Club set the table for service members as many spend their first Thanksgiving away from family.“It’s a little hard because where I come … [Read more...] about Country club hosts 200 Marines, sailors for Thanksgiving

The shooting happened after a traffic stop near Hubert.(WITN)Published: Nov. 24, 2022 at 1:59 PM EST|Updated: Nov. 24, 2022 at 4:52 PM ESTONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - A woman who was shot by an Onslow … [Read more...] about Woman dies after being shot by Onslow County deputy following traffic stop

Though bigger stores such as Target and Walmart are closed this year for Thanksgiving, some grocery stores are still open until the early afternoon.(KEYC News Now)By WECT StaffPublished: Nov. 24, 2022 … [Read more...] about Need to grab a last minute ingredient? Try these stores open on Thanksgiving

BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office arrested Kenneth Earl Johnson of Elizabethtown during a traffic stop around US 701 near Clarkton. According to BCSO, a deputy witnessed … [Read more...] about Elizabethtown man arrested for felony drug charges after traffic stop

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A visitation and funeral for WBTV meteorologist Jason Myers will take place this weekend, the family has announced.On Friday, Nov. 25, a visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. … [Read more...] about Funeral arrangements set for WBTV meteorologist Jason Myers