PENDER CO., N.C. (WECT) - The Pender County Board of Commissioners primary consists of three Republican races.Incumbents chairman Brad George, vice-chairwoman Jackie Newton and Fred McCoy are all … [Read more...] about Three incumbents face challengers in primaries for Pender County Board of Commissioners
Sailors rescued east of Bermuda after racing yacht struck by lightning
PORTSMOUTH, VA (WITN) - Two sailors are safe thanks to the Coast Guard and a nearby ship after their racing yacht was struck by lightning in the Atlantic Ocean.Coast Guard officials say that they … [Read more...] about Sailors rescued east of Bermuda after racing yacht struck by lightning
Voting on Super Tuesday? Things you should know before heading to the polls
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - It’s Super Tuesday, and North Carolina is one of the 15 states holding primary elections. Your vote today will shape important races not only here in our area, but around the … [Read more...] about Voting on Super Tuesday? Things you should know before heading to the polls
‘Before they can even come to us, they’ve got to figure out what those numbers are’: NHC commissioners respond to NHCS potential $20 million budget shortfall
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - County leaders are responding to what could be a $20 million budget shortfall for New Hanover County Schools.Leaders posted their thoughts in an op-ed article on the county’s … [Read more...] about ‘Before they can even come to us, they’ve got to figure out what those numbers are’: NHC commissioners respond to NHCS potential $20 million budget shortfall
Housing Affordability Cape Fear Breakfast to feature keynote speakers
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Cape Fear Housing Coalition is inviting the public to the 2024 Housing Affordability in the Cape Fear Breakfast at Cape Fear Realtors on 1826 Sir Tyler Drive on Monday, March … [Read more...] about Housing Affordability Cape Fear Breakfast to feature keynote speakers
Former Navy nurse dies in Loris-area fire that destroyed family home
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A 69-year-old Loris man who spent years working in the Navy died in an overnight Loris-area fire that destroyed a home.Cecil Floyd died in the house fire from smoke … [Read more...] about Former Navy nurse dies in Loris-area fire that destroyed family home
UNCP nursing student identified as victim in deadly apartment shooting
PEMBROKE, N.C. (WMBF) - The University of North Carolina Pembroke has released the identity of one of two people killed in a shooting at an off-campus apartment over the weekend. Several others were … [Read more...] about UNCP nursing student identified as victim in deadly apartment shooting
Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department locates missing woman
Hunter Leigh Cuthbert(Boiling Springs Lake Police Department)By WECT StaffPublished: Mar. 4, 2024 at 8:06 PM EST|Updated: 15 hours agoShare on FacebookEmail This LinkShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share … [Read more...] about Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department locates missing woman
Beach improvement bonds on primary election ballot to determine the fate of Bald Head Island beaches
BALD HEAD ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) - With Super Tuesday just hours away, leaders in Bald Head Island are now turning to voters to help solve the issue of beach erosion.There are two beach improvement GO … [Read more...] about Beach improvement bonds on primary election ballot to determine the fate of Bald Head Island beaches
Man files wrongful death lawsuit against Wilmington Police Department
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Val D’Auvray III was found dead outside of Tru Colors Brewing in Wilmington in April 2022. Now, his father, also named Val, is suing the Wilmington Police Department in an … [Read more...] about Man files wrongful death lawsuit against Wilmington Police Department