Special Coverage: Coronavirus

RALEIGH, N.C. (WECT) - Children ages 5-11 years old can now get a COVID-19 booster after it was given the green light by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Thursday following authorization … [Read more...] about COVID-19 booster shots available for children ages 5-11

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kody Kinsley announced Friday he tested positive for COVID-19.“Thanks to my vaccines and booster, I’m experiencing mild … [Read more...] about DHHS secretary tests positive for COVID, has mild symptoms

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Where does the right to free speech end? While the constitution grants all the right to free speech, it does not protect anyone from any potential consequences of that … [Read more...] about Could Wilmington’s Emergency Management Coordinator face consequences for protesting coronavirus-related requirements?

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WITN) - An Eastern Carolina congressman has come down with the coronavirus.Rep. G.K. Butterfield announced that he tested positive this morning for the virus and is experiencing mild … [Read more...] about Butterfield tests positive for COVID-19

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Following a recommendation by County Manager Chris Coudriet at a meeting May 2, New Hanover County commissioners approved ending the State of Emergency declared for the … [Read more...] about UPDATE: NHC commissioners vote to end State of Emergency

UPDATE: SC’s anti-vaccine mandate legislation is on its way to Governor Henry McMaster’s desk after the House voted 76-34 to agree with the changes the Senate made in early April. South Carolina’s … [Read more...] about SC anti-vaccine mandate legislation headed to governor’s desk

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The latest CDC numbers show nearly a 20 percent increase in the average number of new COVID cases last week over the previous week, and some regions of the country are seeing … [Read more...] about Will new COVID subvariants impact NC? Duke expert weighs in

Passengers no longer have to wear face masks when riding Wave Transit buses, effective immediatelyPublished: Apr. 19, 2022 at 1:21 PM EDTWILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Passengers don’t have to wear face … [Read more...] about Wave Transit lifts mask mandate

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Following a court ruling Monday, travelers are no longer required to wear a face covering at Wilmington International Airport (ILM), effective immediately.ILM posted the … [Read more...] about ILM revokes mask mandate following court ruling

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The New Hanover County Pandemic Operations Team hired epidemiologist Ian Appling to monitor local disease trends.“Ian brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the … [Read more...] about NHC Pandemic Operations Team welcomes epidemiologist