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By Andrew Barnett | March 31, 2020 at 3:22 PM EDT – Updated March 31 at 6:29 PM CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – The FBI has announced the arrest of the “Bad Wig Bandit,” an accused thief who was involved in multiple bank robberies in the Charlotte-area while wearing several different wigs. The FBI says the […]

According to Sgt. M.K. Young with the State Highway Patrol, Grace McGirt died as a result of the wreck. (Source: File photo) By WECT Staff | March 31, 2020 at 2:55 PM EDT – Updated March 31 at 3:02 PM COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) – A 19-year-old Chadbourn woman was killed in a single-vehicle wreck […]

Women helping women with home, work struggles during coronavirus crisis By Jesslyn Ferentz | March 31, 2020 at 2:38 PM EDT – Updated March 31 at 7:14 PM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – The Inspiration Lab, a local group of over 300 women ranging in all ages, is making sure that all women have support during […]

Skip to content Governor Roy Cooper has ordered all flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff in honor of fallen North Carolina State Highway Patrol Trooper Nolan Sanders. (Source: North Carolina State Highway Patrol) By CBS 17 Digital Desk and WBTV Web Staff | March 31, 2020 at 2:37 PM EDT – Updated […]

(Source: WYFF) By WECT Staff | March 31, 2020 at 2:23 PM EDT – Updated March 31 at 2:25 PM COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) – Crews from Columbus and Brunswick counties are continuing the search for a missing boater following a deadly crash on the Waccamaw River Sunday evening. Sgt. Kyle vanAlthuis with the N.C. […]

Skip to content The University of North Carolina at Wilmington will suspend summer programs scheduled to begin in April and run through June 24 amid the coronavirus pandemic. (Source: wect) By WECT Staff | March 31, 2020 at 1:23 PM EDT – Updated March 31 at 1:23 PM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – The University of […]

By WECT Staff | March 31, 2020 at 12:36 PM EDT – Updated March 31 at 12:36 PM PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) – Think you’re an expert on the sights of Pender County? Here’s your chance to prove it with the Pender Hometown Hollywood Challenge. “We want to make the most of staying home during […]

Skip to content Dasmon Corteze Greene (Source: New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office) By WECT Staff | March 31, 2020 at 12:17 PM EDT – Updated March 31 at 12:17 PM NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) – New Hanover County deputies have arrested a man accused of firing multiple gun shots during an incident last week. […]

Skip to content Leland police say the suspect used multiple debit cards to fraudulently purchase a $500 gift card. (Source: Leland Police Department/Facebook) By WECT Staff | March 31, 2020 at 11:03 AM EDT – Updated March 31 at 11:03 AM LELAND, N.C. (WECT) – The Leland Police Department is asking for the public’s help […]

Skip to content Brunswick County Emergency Services is seeking donations of certain types of personal protective equipment for potential distribution to medical providers dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. (Source: Osceola Police Department Facebook) By WECT Staff | March 31, 2020 at 10:33 AM EDT – Updated March 31 at 10:33 AM BOLIVIA, N.C. (WECT) – […]