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Skip to content Eugene Locklear, left, and Terrell Oxendine. (Source: Columbus County Sheriff's Office) By WECT Staff | February 6, 2020 at 11:56 AM EST - Updated February 6 … [Read more...] about 2 men accused of stealing copper from Duke Energy facility

Skip to content Jose Navarrete-Velazquez, left, and Marilu Cifuentes Roblero. (Source: New Hanover County Sheriff's Office) By WECT Staff | February 6, 2020 at 10:19 AM EST … [Read more...] about Two people accused of giving teens alcohol before fatal wreck on Christmas

Skip to content William Springer (Source: NHCSO) By WECT Staff | February 6, 2020 at 9:46 AM EST - Updated February 6 at 9:46 AM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The … [Read more...] about Wilmington police offer reward for information in December fatal shooting

By Debra Dolan | February 6, 2020 at 8:52 AM EST - Updated February 6 at 8:53 AM CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WECT) - "You can't always get what you want," but this time around you can! The Rolling … [Read more...] about Rolling Stones returns to North America for 15-city tour, including Charlotte

By Gabe Ross | February 6, 2020 at 8:00 AM EST - Updated January 29 at 6:43 PM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - On this weekend before Valentine’s Day, grab the whole family and check out these … [Read more...] about An “Event-Full” weekend full of peace, love and music

Skip to content The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man it says used counterfeit currency at a Dollar General. (Source: New Hanover … [Read more...] about Sheriff’s office: Man accused of using counterfeit money at Dollar General

By Gannon Medwick | February 6, 2020 at 4:33 AM EST - Updated February 6 at 5:18 AM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Good Thursday to you and thanks for checking in! Your First Alert Forecast … [Read more...] about First Alert Forecast: windy and wet storm takes aim on Cape Fear

By Anna Phillips | February 5, 2020 at 11:26 PM EST - Updated February 5 at 11:42 PM LELAND, N.C. (WECT) - The drive-thru line wrapped all the way around the new Leland Town Center … [Read more...] about “Wear a seat belt. You have to:” Family speaks out after teen’s death, encourages organ donation

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By Alex Guarino | February 5, 2020 at 9:33 PM EST - Updated February 5 at 9:41 PM NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - After a week of turmoil within the New Hanover County School district … [Read more...] about Parents leave Roland Grise support meeting with mixed emotions