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) - Not only is a local southeastern neighbor making a name for herself across the country, but also globally. Phalandra “Leka” Squires, who lives in Columbus County, will ...

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) - 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 ...

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 ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Salem, a 1-year-old dog from Freedom Bridge Animal Rescue, is looking for her forever home. Salem is described as sweet, smart, and goofy. She would do best in a home with ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Your First Alert Forecast carries milder 70s for weekend afternoon highs. Sunday’s high will reach the upper 70s. Lows will generally be in the 40s and 50s. Rain chances stay ...

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 ...

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) - Every November, I enjoy asking people in the WECT newsroom which side dish is their favorite for Thanksgiving. The answers are across the board. Some people say macaroni and ...

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) - 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.