By WECT Staff | July 7, 2020 at 11:38 AM EDT - Updated July 7 at 11:38 AM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - You have a chance this week to learn more about plans for transportation and roadway … [Read more...] about Cape Fear Moving Forward 2045 virtual meetings being held this week
Third coronavirus-related death reported at Brunswick County congregate living facility
Skip to content Third coronavirus-related death reported at Brunswick County congregate living facility July 7, 2020 at 10:31 AM EDT - Updated July 7 at 4:59 PM … [Read more...] about Third coronavirus-related death reported at Brunswick County congregate living facility
New Hanover Co. Sheriff’s Office looking for larceny suspects
Skip to content The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying people connected to a larceny at a gas station. (Source: NHCSO) … [Read more...] about New Hanover Co. Sheriff’s Office looking for larceny suspects
Public safety officer taken to hospital after fire call on Bald Head Island
Skip to content (Source: unsplash.com) July 7, 2020 at 5:00 AM EDT - Updated July 7 at 5:08 AM BALD HEAD ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) - A public safety officer for the … [Read more...] about Public safety officer taken to hospital after fire call on Bald Head Island
Gov. Cooper vetoes bill that would make death records secret
July 6, 2020 at 8:54 PM EDT - Updated July 6 at 11:21 PM RALEIGH, N.C. (WBTV/Raleigh News & Observer) - Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed Senate Bill 168 Monday night, which has gained national attention … [Read more...] about Gov. Cooper vetoes bill that would make death records secret
Faith group files federal complaint, calls for charges of three former WPD officers for conspiracy
By Bryant Reed | July 6, 2020 at 8:50 PM EDT - Updated July 7 at 4:01 AM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A call to action came from a group of faith leaders Monday. The Wilmington Clergy Truth and … [Read more...] about Faith group files federal complaint, calls for charges of three former WPD officers for conspiracy
Young Scientist Academy launches summer coding program for local girls
By Kendall McGee | July 6, 2020 at 6:29 PM EDT - Updated July 6 at 8:25 PM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Wilmington’s Young Scientist Academy kicked off their Code Girls program on Monday. Code … [Read more...] about Young Scientist Academy launches summer coding program for local girls
WPD investigating a shooting on Rankin Street
Skip to content By WECT Staff | July 6, 2020 at 6:55 PM EDT - Updated July 7 at 4:18 AM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Wilmington Police Department responded to a multiple-round … [Read more...] about WPD investigating a shooting on Rankin Street
Passenger numbers at ILM on the rise as airport adjusts to financial hit of pandemic
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - In April of this year, an average of just 61 passengers per day were boarding a plane out of Wilmington International Airport (ILM) as the pandemic led to canceled vacations … [Read more...] about Passenger numbers at ILM on the rise as airport adjusts to financial hit of pandemic
Rising through the Ranks: An interview with new WPD Chief Donny Williams
Donny Williams (Source: WPD) By WECT Staff | July 6, 2020 at 5:46 PM EDT - Updated July 6 at 5:46 PM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - WECT’s Frances Weller recently sat down with new … [Read more...] about Rising through the Ranks: An interview with new WPD Chief Donny Williams