The House is expected to vote on legislation to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the late ...

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 ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The first two rounds of the women’s high school flag football playoffs took place in Wilmington at Ashley High School on Wednesday night. Hoggard High took on South Johnston ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A Wilmington couple says they already know how they will spend their $1 million top prize from a $10 scratch-off ticket. “This is an opportunity for our family,” James Patana ...

SUNSET BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - The Sunset Beach Police Department is investigating after an inappropriate comic was handed out to children at the department’s trunk-or-treat event. According to SBPD, a ...

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 ...

CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - Crews will begin work to nourish the shoreline on Carolina Beach this week, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Sand placement will start on Nov. 15 ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - An all-veteran parachute team jumped from 3,500 feet to kick off Veterans Week at UNC-Wilmington. Michael Elliott, the team’s president and a 27-year veteran with over 18,000 ...

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - Southport locals have chosen a mayor in one of the most contested local elections of 2025. Dr. Joe Pat Hatem has defeated his opponent, Mayor Rich Alt. Hatem received 1,208 ...

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.

SUNSET BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - The Sunset Beach Police Department has charged a woman after she allegedly handed out an inappropriate comic book during a trunk-or-treat event. According to a post on the ...

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 ...