By Ann McAdams | September 24, 2020 at 1:40 PM EDT - Updated September 24 at 6:03 PM COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The former Columbus County Animal Control director has filed a complaint … [Read more...] about Former animal control director files complaint against District Attorney
Pender Co. deputies seek ID of car break-in suspects
Skip to content Pender Co. deputies seek ID of car break-in suspects By WECT Staff | September 24, 2020 at 11:52 AM EDT - Updated September 24 at 4:35 PM … [Read more...] about Pender Co. deputies seek ID of car break-in suspects
Elderly man, five animals killed in Duplin County home explosion
Skip to content Elderly man, five animals killed in Duplin County home explosion By WECT Staff | September 24, 2020 at 11:29 AM EDT - Updated September 24 at 6:05 PM … [Read more...] about Elderly man, five animals killed in Duplin County home explosion
Pender Co. sheriff says community should stay vigilant in wake of recent human trafficking arrests
By Anna Phillips | September 23, 2020 at 11:04 PM EDT - Updated September 24 at 8:26 AM PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - After a recent human trafficking investigation led to three arrests in … [Read more...] about Pender Co. sheriff says community should stay vigilant in wake of recent human trafficking arrests
Both Republican members of N.C. State Board of Elections announce resignation
Both Republican members of the North Carolina State Board of Elections have resigned from the board Wednesday night. By WBTV Web Staff | September 23, 2020 at 10:41 PM EDT - Updated … [Read more...] about Both Republican members of N.C. State Board of Elections announce resignation
Lara Trump makes ‘Women for Trump’ campaign stop in Wilmington
Lara Trump visited Wilmington this evening By Anna Phillips | September 23, 2020 at 10:02 PM EDT - Updated September 24 at 6:23 AM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - President Trump’s … [Read more...] about Lara Trump makes ‘Women for Trump’ campaign stop in Wilmington
UNCW professor discovers ancient mummified penguins in Antarctica
By Ashlea Kosikowski | September 23, 2020 at 5:50 PM EDT - Updated September 23 at 7:27 PM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A professor from UNCW discovered mummified penguin remains that are at … [Read more...] about UNCW professor discovers ancient mummified penguins in Antarctica
Two New Hanover County Schools honored with national health award
By Kendall McGee | September 23, 2020 at 5:35 PM EDT - Updated September 23 at 7:02 PM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Two schools in New Hanover County were presented with national awards this … [Read more...] about Two New Hanover County Schools honored with national health award
Whiteville City Council votes in favor of food trucks at special events
Skip to content Whiteville City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a text amendment to an ordinance in order to allow food trucks at special events. (Source: KAUZ) … [Read more...] about Whiteville City Council votes in favor of food trucks at special events
Bladen deputies use stop sticks to blow out tires, arrest suspected motorcycle thieves
By WECT Staff | September 23, 2020 at 4:55 PM EDT - Updated September 23 at 5:12 PM BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Deputies used stop sticks to end a vehicle chase and capture a man and a woman … [Read more...] about Bladen deputies use stop sticks to blow out tires, arrest suspected motorcycle thieves