Skip to content According to a Facebook post from the sheriff’s office, 54-year-old Paul Deloach was last heard from on Dec. 14. (Source: Brunswick Co. Sheriff’s Office) By WECT Staff | January 24, 2020 at 5:56 AM EST – Updated January 24 at 5:56 AM BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) – The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office […]
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Penderlea Middle holds groundbreaking for two athletic fields
By WECT Staff | January 23, 2020 at 4:50 PM EST – Updated January 23 at 4:50 PM WILLARD, N.C. (WECT) – Penderlea Middle School and leaders with Pender County Schools held a groundbreaking Thursday for two new athletic fields. A soccer/football field and a softball/baseball field will be built right behind the school. Penderlea […]
6 stolen cargo trailers recovered in Columbus County
One of the stolen cargo trailers recovered at a home in Lake Waccamaw. (Source: Columbus County Sheriff’s Office) By WECT Staff | January 23, 2020 at 4:20 PM EST – Updated January 23 at 4:20 PM COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) – Investigators say six cargo trailers stolen from owners in North and South Carolina have […]
18 arrested, 12 sought in operation that targeted drug dealers in Oak Island area
Skip to content (Source: kauz) By WECT Staff | January 23, 2020 at 2:42 PM EST – Updated January 23 at 2:42 PM OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) – The Oak Island Police Department on Thursday announced 18 people have been arrested and 12 others sought following a year-long narcotics investigation. Town officials say the investigation […]
Crews working to repair water leak in Whiteville
Skip to content Crews are working to repair a water leak Thursday in the area of 1727 S. Madison Street in Whiteville. By WECT Staff | January 23, 2020 at 12:54 PM EST – Updated January 23 at 12:54 PM WHITEVILLE, N.C. (WECT) – Crews are working to repair a water leak Thursday in the […]
Wilmington names new emergency management coordinator
Skip to content Natosha Vincent named emergency management coordinator by the city of Wilmington. (Source: WECT) By WECT Staff | January 23, 2020 at 11:33 AM EST – Updated January 23 at 11:33 AM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – The city of Wilmington has selected its newest emergency management coordinator. According to a news release, Natosha […]
Fire crews respond after pump motor overheats at Brunswick County business
Skip to content Senior Connect Home Pros Contests Hurricane Center Watch Live News Weather Sports Investigate Health Cape Fear Weekend News Fire crews were called to a business near Leland early Thursday morning after a pump motor began overheating. (Source: WECT) By WECT Staff | January 23, 2020 at 7:10 AM EST – Updated January […]
Man charged with murder in Wilmington
Cedric Alden Burnett, 23, was arrested in Wilmington Wednesday evening and charged with first-degree murder. (Source: New Hanover County Detention Center) By WECT Staff | January 23, 2020 at 6:26 AM EST – Updated January 23 at 6:28 AM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – A man has been charged with murder in New Hanover County. Cedric […]
Member of card-skimming group busted in Wilmington gets federal prison sentence
By WECT Staff | January 22, 2020 at 2:55 PM EST – Updated January 22 at 2:55 PM RALEIGH, N.C. (WECT) – A Venezuelan man who was part of a card-skimming group that stole tens of thousands of dollars from victims’ bank accounts across multiples states will spend four years in federal prison for the […]
Trot Nixon selected to N.C. Sports Hall of Fame
By WECT Staff | January 22, 2020 at 12:02 PM EST – Updated January 22 at 12:13 PM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Former New Hanover High School star Trot Nixon has been selected as a member of the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame 2020 class. Nixon was a two-sport star for the Wildcats and […]
