Neighbors hope to stop county’s project plans to pave nature trail at Smith Creek Park
Parks and gardens officials say construction is expected to start any day now and will take about nine to 12 months to ...
Cape Fear Memorial Bridge funding paused due to Trump’s federal spending cuts
Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo tells WECT the federal funding awarded for the bridge project has been paused due to President ...
Statewide tornado drill to be held as part of Severe Weather Preparedness week
As part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week, the National Weather Service (NWS) plans to conduct a statewide tornado drill at ...
Rep. David Rouzer invites NHC Sheriff Ed McMahon to President Trump’s Joint Address
McMahon has been working with the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office since 1991 in the Patrol Division and Detective ...
Columbus Co. Sheriff’s Office arrests six people in separate investigations
According to a press release from CCSO, the arrests are a result of the office’s ongoing investigations to keep the community ...
Town of Surf City to host job fair at Cape Fear Community College
The town says phone calls are unavailable and email responses will be delayed.
Annual ‘Battle of the Breweries’ blood drive returns during Cape Fear Craft Beer Week
The American Red Cross and Cape Fear Craft Beer Alliance hold the event to help save lives in the community by bringing breweries from the Wilmington area together to donate blood.
Town of Oak Island facilities experiencing phone and internet outages
The town says phone calls are unavailable and email responses will be delayed.
COMMUNITY CLASSROOM: Teacher seeks donations to purchase copies of a history book for students
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Robert Lawson is hoping to inspire his middle school students to learn as much as they can about ...
Two dogs dead after house fire in Wilmington
The 24th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade is returning to downtown Wilmington on March 15. Just after 10: 30 a.m. on Monday, WPD say units responded to a report of a man smoking narcotics in public.
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Wilmington City Council to vote on resolution for Cape Fear Memorial Bridge design
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Wilmington city leaders are expected to vote on a resolution on whether to formally support a design option to replace the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. Leaders have been ...
Wilmington St. Patrick’s Day Parade set for March 15
Pat Naughton will serve as this year’s Grand Marshal of the Parade. He will be accompanied by his wife, Colleen, and daughter ...