Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity has memorial ceremonial for Jimmy Carter during his funeral
People are remembering the big impact he made on people’s lives even after his four-year term in the White House.
Non-profits working together to keep people safe
On these cold nights in southeastern North Carolina, it is a collaborative effort to keep the lights on in area non-profits.
Oak Island postpones full beach renourishment project another year
OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) - The Town of Oak Island hasn’t completed a full, end-to-end renourishment project of their beach ...
CFPUA board votes to censure Leslie Hudson due to emotional voicemail left for state representative
The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority Board voted to censure board member Leslie Hudson after she left an emotional voicemail for North Carolina State Representative Ted Davis, Jr.
Local Sheriff’s Offices to send deputies to DC to help on Inauguration Day
Local sheriff’s offices will be sending deputies to help with security during Inauguration Day.
WECT answers your questions about Friday’s wet and wintry weather
Some schools are changing plans for students and staff on Friday, January 10 due to a wet, wintry system moving toward Southeastern North Carolina. The nation has said goodbye to the 39th president of ...
Child Abduction: WPD asks for public help finding 3-month-old baby
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - WPD is asking the public for help locating a 3-month-old baby. Wilmington Police Department says ...
Bladen County schools moving to remote learning due to weather
Bladen County Schools announced in a Facebook post they will be doing remote learning on Friday. “All after-school activities scheduled for Friday are canceled, and any events planned for Saturday are ...
Senators from southeastern NC counties will chair powerful committees in 2025-26 NCGA session
State senators that represent counties in southeastern North Carolina will lead some of the most powerful committees in the ...
Two men charged for shooting into a home in Tabor City
TABOR CITY, N.C. (WECT) - Two men are facing charges for a shooting inside a home on Dec. 26, 2024. According to the Columbus ...
Former Carolina Beach councilwoman to be honored with Centennial Service Award
The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Carolina Beach have announced the Wave Award in honor of the ...
Columbus County store fined for price scanning errors
According to the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Standards Division, the Family Dollar in Whiteville was forced to pay penalties.