By Frances Weller | January 18, 2021 at 10:13 PM EST - Updated January 18 at 11:51 PM WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - The Catholic community is mourning the loss of one of their own. … [Read more...] about Beloved priest at St. Therese Catholic Church dies after battle with COVID
Local man shares story of his role in establishing MLK Day
By Kassie Simmons | January 18, 2021 at 7:47 PM EST - Updated January 18 at 8:04 PM PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A local man started following Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the 1950s and … [Read more...] about Local man shares story of his role in establishing MLK Day
Brunswick County resident expresses frustration at vaccine rollout, encourages others to keep trying
By Emily Featherston | January 18, 2021 at 6:31 PM EST - Updated January 18 at 7:21 PM SUNSET BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - Richard Hilderman and his wife say it wasn’t a quick and painless process to … [Read more...] about Brunswick County resident expresses frustration at vaccine rollout, encourages others to keep trying
‘Something’s not right,’ Family believes missing New Hanover County teen is in danger
By Kendall McGee | January 18, 2021 at 5:54 PM EST - Updated January 18 at 11:24 PM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) -It’s been 55 days since anyone has seen a 15-year-old boy missing from Carolina … [Read more...] about ‘Something’s not right,’ Family believes missing New Hanover County teen is in danger
‘It’s not fair’: NC woman pushing for vaccine rollout to prioritize high-risk populations
NHC Democratic Party hosts food drive in honor of MLK Day
NHC Democratic Party hosts food drive for MLK Day WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The New Hanover County Democratic Party hosted a drive-thru food drive Monday. “The Biden campaign invited … [Read more...] about NHC Democratic Party hosts food drive in honor of MLK Day
NC Executive Mansion to be lit up in honor of lives lost to COVID-19
The North Carolina Executive Mansion will be illuminated in remembrance of the lives lost in the COVID-19 pandemic (Source: WNCN) By CBS 17 Digital Desk | January 18, 2021 at 3:53 PM EST - … [Read more...] about NC Executive Mansion to be lit up in honor of lives lost to COVID-19
MLK Jr. quotes hang on banners around downtown Wilmington in lieu of annual parade
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in downtown Wilmington was canceled this year. Back in September, the decision was made to cancel the parade to avoid spreading … [Read more...] about MLK Jr. quotes hang on banners around downtown Wilmington in lieu of annual parade
Driver killed after car plunges off Wilmington roadway near Isabel Holmes Bridge
Driver dies after flipping car into ditch By WECT Staff | January 18, 2021 at 3:33 PM EST - Updated January 18 at 10:25 PM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A driver was killed after his … [Read more...] about Driver killed after car plunges off Wilmington roadway near Isabel Holmes Bridge
3 arrested on drug trafficking charges in separate investigations
By WECT Staff | January 18, 2021 at 3:17 PM EST - Updated January 18 at 3:18 PM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A trio of suspects was arrested last week on drug trafficking charges following … [Read more...] about 3 arrested on drug trafficking charges in separate investigations