ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A press release from the Office of the First Lady shared that Melania Trump and Usha Vance will be at Camp Lejeune on Wednesday, Nov. 19. According to the release, the ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Fire Department said some hot spots rekindled Saturday morning after Friday’s massive fire at the Graystone Inn. Crews had to return to the scene around 10 a.m ...

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 ...

PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A search for Pender County’s next county manager is underway. According to Pender County officials, the board of commissioners is entering the last steps in its search.

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - North Carolina and Utah Attorneys General Jeff Jackson and Derek Brown announced the formation of a new bipartisan task force to help identify issues related to AI. AG ...