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Skip to content Domestic-related incident led to stabbing on Red Cross Street, Wilmington police say By WECT Staff | January 2, 2020 at 3:25 PM EST - Updated January 2 at … [Read more...] about Domestic-related incident led to stabbing on Red Cross Street, Wilmington police say

Skip to content Detectives with the Wilmington Police Department are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of taking over $200 worth of clothing from Kohl’s last … [Read more...] about KNOW HIM? Wilmington police seek ID of alleged Kohl’s shoplifter

Skip to content The proposed project would extend Carolina Bays Parkway (S.C. 31) from S.C. 9 in Horry County, S.C., across the N.C. state line to U.S. 17 in Brunswick County. (Source: … [Read more...] about Sunset Beach to consider submitting new concept for controversial Carolina Bays Parkway extension project

By WECT Staff | January 2, 2020 at 1:08 PM EST - Updated January 2 at 1:12 PM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Parrotheads, get ready to “Escape to Margaritaville!” Jimmy Buffett and the Coral … [Read more...] about Escape to Margaritaville: Jimmy Buffett is coming to the Carolinas

Skip to content Brunswick Novant reveals first baby born at hospital in 2020 By WECT Staff | January 2, 2020 at 11:00 AM EST - Updated January 2 at 12:35 PM … [Read more...] about Brunswick Novant reveals first baby born at hospital in 2020

By WECT Staff | January 2, 2020 at 8:50 AM EST - Updated January 2 at 9:14 AM NORTH CAROLINA (WECT) - Duke Energy will permanently close its remaining coal ash basins in the state after … [Read more...] about Duke Energy, DEQ reach agreement on excavation of coal ash basins

By WECT Staff | January 2, 2020 at 7:31 AM EST - Updated January 2 at 7:31 AM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Hurricane Florence Street Damage Paving Project is scheduled to begin in Surf City … [Read more...] about Paving project in Surf City scheduled to begin this week

The Town of Ocean Isle Beach is working in conjunction with NCDOT in developing final landscaping and artwork plans for the new roundabout located at the intersection of HWY 179 and Causeway Drive. … [Read more...] about Ocean Isle Beach, NCDOT finalize plans for new roundabout; bridge rehab set for summer 2020; town hall construction begins

Skip to content NHRMC announced Wednesday afternoon that baby Scarlett was born at 1:35 a.m. on New Year’s Day. (Source: New Hanover Regional Medical Center) By WECT Staff | … [Read more...] about Meet Scarlett: NHRMC welcomes first baby of 2020

The Isabel Holmes Bridge will open at approximately 9:15 a.m. with the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge to open shortly afterward. By WECT Staff | January 1, 2020 at 7:23 AM EST - Updated January … [Read more...] about TRAFFIC ALERT: Isabel Holmes, Cape Fear Memorial bridges to open this morning