By Anna Phillips | August 13, 2020 at 9:10 PM EDT - Updated August 13 at 11:55 PM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A motorcycle driver is now offering a $1,500 cash reward in the hopes he’ll be able … [Read more...] about Motorcyclist offers reward for info after hit-and-run
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’We’re thinking outside of the box’: Teachers, students ready for remote learning
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The official start of the year for traditional New Hanover County Schools may be Monday, but some teachers and students are already working to acclimate to remote learning. … [Read more...] about ’We’re thinking outside of the box’: Teachers, students ready for remote learning
Man gets 10 years in federal prison for cooking meth in Wilmington, Raleigh
By WECT Staff | August 13, 2020 at 5:33 PM EDT - Updated August 13 at 5:42 PM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A Wilmington man will spend ten years in federal prison after he admitted to cooking … [Read more...] about Man gets 10 years in federal prison for cooking meth in Wilmington, Raleigh
YWCA is participating in New Hanover County Child Care Assistance Program
With many public schools starting with virtual learning, families have to consider child care options (Source: Mercy Ritte) By WECT Staff | August 13, 2020 at 5:30 PM EDT - Updated … [Read more...] about YWCA is participating in New Hanover County Child Care Assistance Program
$100,000 settlement reached in Pender County Florence-related price-gouging investigation
Skip to content FILE PHOTO - Trash and debris line the roads in the Cross Creek Community of Pender County, one of the areas that sustained a lot of damage from Hurricane Florence … [Read more...] about $100,000 settlement reached in Pender County Florence-related price-gouging investigation
N.C. leaders announce grant program to assist businesses, nonprofits impacted by COVID-19
By WBTV Web Staff | August 13, 2020 at 3:51 PM EDT - Updated August 13 at 4:01 PM RALEIGH, N.C. (WBTV) - North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced a new grant program that will assist … [Read more...] about N.C. leaders announce grant program to assist businesses, nonprofits impacted by COVID-19
Famous “Piano Man” writes song for victims of Hurricane Isaias
By Frances Weller | August 13, 2020 at 3:55 PM EDT - Updated August 13 at 3:55 PM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Tim Buie loves to play the piano. He loves to write songs. So when the Nashville … [Read more...] about Famous “Piano Man” writes song for victims of Hurricane Isaias
DEQ, Chemours agree to further PFAS control measures; CFPUA ‘surprised’ by proposal
By WECT Staff | August 13, 2020 at 3:48 PM EDT - Updated August 13 at 6:00 PM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality and Chemours have agreed to … [Read more...] about DEQ, Chemours agree to further PFAS control measures; CFPUA ‘surprised’ by proposal
Unsung Heroes: Oak Island man frees family of four from house swept off its foundation by storm surge
OAK ISLAND, NC (WECT) – Hurricane Isaias left beach towns across Brunswick County with millions of dollars worth of damage. Parts of Oak Island are still under lockdown as crews work to bring back … [Read more...] about Unsung Heroes: Oak Island man frees family of four from house swept off its foundation by storm surge
NCDOT approves extension of Joseph McNeil Way
Skip to content The N.C. Department of Transportation has approved the City of Wilmington’s request to extend Major General Joseph McNeil Way. (Source: WECT) By WECT … [Read more...] about NCDOT approves extension of Joseph McNeil Way
