WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Police responded to two shootings on S College Road, near UNCW, Sunday night, April 14, according to the Wilmington Police Department.Per a WPD representative, officers … [Read more...] about Wilmington Police respond to separate shootings just minutes apart near UNCW
Family displaced following house fire near Burgaw
Pender EMS & Fire(WECT)Published: Apr. 14, 2024 at 11:47 PM EDT|Updated: 9 hours agoBURGAW, N.C. (WECT) - A family was left without a home Sunday morning, April 14, following a fire near Burgaw, … [Read more...] about Family displaced following house fire near Burgaw
Concerns about violence raised following shooting at downtown Wilmington nightclub
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - What started as just another night out ended with violence at the Pravda nightclub in downtown Wilmington early Sunday morning, April 14.Following the shooting, the owners of … [Read more...] about Concerns about violence raised following shooting at downtown Wilmington nightclub
Suspect wanted in Robeson County murder, Sheriff’s Office says
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WMBF) - A suspect was named and wanted in a Robeson County Murder on Sunday. 36-year-old Lydia Hoyos of Rowland N.C. was found dead in her home when deputies arrived Sunday … [Read more...] about Suspect wanted in Robeson County murder, Sheriff’s Office says
Man charged in shooting at Pravda nightclub in downtown Wilmington makes first court appearance
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - One person is in the hospital with serious injuries and another is in custody following a shooting at Pravda nightclub in downtown Wilmington, according to police.Per the … [Read more...] about Man charged in shooting at Pravda nightclub in downtown Wilmington makes first court appearance
Dreams Center for Arts Education hosts ‘Madafo Day’
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Madafo Lloyd Wilson was a Wilmington native known for capturing audiences with music and sharing stories about African and African American Folk Tales.Wilson passed away in … [Read more...] about Dreams Center for Arts Education hosts ‘Madafo Day’
Neighbors in Leland hold rally against proposed property tax rate increase
LELAND, N.C. (WECT) - Even though Leland Town Council has agreed to lower the proposed property tax rate increase, neighbors say it is not enough.At a budget workshop held on April 9, Leland Town … [Read more...] about Neighbors in Leland hold rally against proposed property tax rate increase
Nonprofit petitions Attorney General Josh Stein to oversee New Hanover Community Endowment
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A new nonprofit hopes to get Attorney General Josh Stein in New Hanover County for a public hearing about the New Hanover Community Endowment.“We feel like the … [Read more...] about Nonprofit petitions Attorney General Josh Stein to oversee New Hanover Community Endowment
Eyes on the night skies: A tribute to the April Solar Eclipse
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - We’re just days removed from a rare cosmic event that only comes around a few times in our lives, the Solar Eclipse.On Friday, The Cape Fear Astronomy Society and … [Read more...] about Eyes on the night skies: A tribute to the April Solar Eclipse
Many without power after crash on Middle Sound Loop Road
(mgn)Published: Apr. 12, 2024 at 11:30 PM EDT|Updated: Apr. 12, 2024 at 11:38 PM EDTWILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A crash downed a utility pole on Middle Sound Loop Road at 9 p.m. on Friday, according to … [Read more...] about Many without power after crash on Middle Sound Loop Road