Senior Airman Kierra Hamil, 4th Component Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental technician, removes a panel from an F-15E Strike Eagle at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, … [Read more...] about Military exercise scheduled for Wilmington area
Bill introduced in NC House to address growing litter problem along state roads
By Jon Evans | February 17, 2021 at 2:46 PM EST - Updated February 17 at 4:56 PM RALEIGH, N.C. (WECT) - After local leaders raised concerns regarding increasing amounts of litter along roads … [Read more...] about Bill introduced in NC House to address growing litter problem along state roads
Cardinal Foods LLC. in Burgaw to double workforce as part of $15.5M expansion
By WECT Staff | February 17, 2021 at 2:18 PM EST - Updated February 17 at 7:00 PM BURGAW, N.C. (WECT) - Cardinal Foods LLC, an agribusiness company that provides farm-harvested products and … [Read more...] about Cardinal Foods LLC. in Burgaw to double workforce as part of $15.5M expansion
Gov. Cooper says N.C. lawmakers’ school reopening bill ‘falls short’
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV/AP) - North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper says a bill aimed at requiring an in-person option for schools in the state “falls short” of his expectations. Senate Bill 37, that … [Read more...] about Gov. Cooper says N.C. lawmakers’ school reopening bill ‘falls short’
Ocean Isle Beach restaurant accepting donations for tornado victims
By Zach Solon | February 17, 2021 at 1:05 PM EST - Updated February 17 at 6:26 PM OCEAN ISLE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - When Sarah Walters woke up Tuesday morning to the news of a tornado that … [Read more...] about Ocean Isle Beach restaurant accepting donations for tornado victims
Gov. Cooper tours scene of deadly tornado in Brunswick County
By WECT Staff | February 17, 2021 at 11:23 AM EST - Updated February 17 at 6:17 PM BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper got an up-close look at the damage caused by a … [Read more...] about Gov. Cooper tours scene of deadly tornado in Brunswick County
Months after ‘temporary’ removal, Wilmington’s Confederate monuments remain in limbo
By Michael Praats | February 16, 2021 at 12:14 PM EST - Updated February 17 at 4:22 PM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Confederate monuments have become a flashpoint for protesters following the … [Read more...] about Months after ‘temporary’ removal, Wilmington’s Confederate monuments remain in limbo
Brunswick County Code Administration opens temporary office following tornado
Skip to content A tornado devastated the Ocean Ridge community in Brunswick County late Monday night. (Source: Calabash Fire Department/Facebook) By WMBF News Staff | February … [Read more...] about Brunswick County Code Administration opens temporary office following tornado
Dog sucked out of home in tornado, returns hours later
By Frances Weller | February 17, 2021 at 7:30 AM EST - Updated February 17 at 12:27 PM OCEAN ISLE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - Brittany Memory says her little Yorkshire Terrier, Penny, gave her a … [Read more...] about Dog sucked out of home in tornado, returns hours later
After COVID cancellation last year, Town of Carolina Beach hopes to bring back fireworks this summer
Skip to content Town of Carolina Beach hopes to bring back fireworks this summer By Michael Praats | February 17, 2021 at 6:28 AM EST - Updated February 17 at 11:28 AM … [Read more...] about After COVID cancellation last year, Town of Carolina Beach hopes to bring back fireworks this summer