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
James Sprunt Community College offers an alternative pathway to a teaching degree
If you're looking for a career in education, this will get you started The college hopes to help reverse the critical teacher shortage in North Carolina and provide a pathway into the UNC … [Read more...] about James Sprunt Community College offers an alternative pathway to a teaching degree
Waterspout spotted off Brunswick County beach
Waterspout spotted off Caswell Beach in Brunswick County By WECT Staff | July 6, 2020 at 3:58 PM EDT - Updated July 6 at 7:47 PM CASWELL BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - A waterspout was … [Read more...] about Waterspout spotted off Brunswick County beach