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WECT Book Club: Romantasy and writing with local author Emily Colin

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Local author Emily Colin stopped by the WECT digital studio to talk about her adult romantasy ‘Fate and Fury’ and give tips to those looking to write their first novel. ‘Fate ...
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Brunswick County recounts confirm election results in close races

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Canvassing is now complete for the requested recounts of two Brunswick County election races. According to the Brunswick County Board of Elections Director Sara LaVere, ...
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PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: Historic Graystone Inn in downtown Wilmington determined to be a loss

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A building in downtown Wilmington’s historic district caught fire on Friday afternoon. According to the Wilmington Fire Department (WFD), crews responded to a fire at the ...
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Bladenboro crews working to repair downed power poles and transformer

BLADENBORO, N.C. (WECT) - Emergency crews are working to repair two power poles and a transformer downed in Bladenboro, according to the Bladenboro Police Department (BPD). BPD officials said that ...
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Vehicle accident on Highway 17 clear after causing delays

HAMPSTEAD, N.C. (WECT) - A vehicle accident caused traffic delays Thursday evening. According to NC Highway Patrol, the crash was at the intersection of Hoover Road and Highway 17. Drivers were ...
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Evacuations lifted as crews secure gas leak on New Centre Drive

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Crews have secured a gas leak that happened on New Centre Drive in Wilmington on Thursday afternoon. A Wilmington Fire Department (WFD) spokesperson said construction in the ...
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First Alert Forecast: back to normal for now

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Thursday morning opened with chilly 40s in spots. Your First Alert Forecast pings the middle 60s through Friday and milder lower and middle 70s come the weekend. Rain chances ...
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Gas leak in Wilmington neighborhood secured after evacuations

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Fire crews have secured a gas leak in Wilmington, according to the Wilmington Fire Department (WFD). A WFD spokesperson said the leak was near S 13th Street and Ann Street.
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First Alert Forecast: thawing out from the season’s first freeze

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The growing season ended amid the first freezing temperatures of the season Tuesday morning. Wilmington saw the high soar to 63 degrees at ILM today which made Tuesday’s 47 ...
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First Alert Forecast: cold changes coming soon

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Your First Alert Forecast for Sunday night maintains a quick shower or rumble risk; a cold front will introduce drier breezes to shut that chance toward dawn. Following this ...
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Grandfather accused of drugging teens’ ice cream now accused of contacting one of the victims

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) - A man who allegedly drugged two teens’ Dairy Queen Blizzards is now accused of contacting one of the victims. James Yokely Jr. appeared in court on Tuesday ...