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 ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow/Gray News) - A lifeguard in Hawaii who was bitten by a shark is recovering and said he can’t wait to get back in the ocean. Thirty-three-year-old Chance Swanson said Nov. 5 ...

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 ...

According to BPD, scammers are pretending to be local law enforcement and calling people, claiming there is an urgent warrant for arrest and demanding immediate payment via gift cards or ...

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 ...