Community learns how to advocate for preservation of trees in Cape Fear area
“Trees are important part of the community and of our natural environment and they provide a lot of benefits. Our staff works ...
‘It’s been a rollercoaster’: Wilmington rabbi, Palestinian immigrant react to ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas after 15 months of war.
For people in Wilmington on both sides of the conflict, there is not a lot of confidence in a lasting peace anytime soon.
Work begins to lift Fix a Friend Spay Neuter Clinic 6 ft. off the ground following flooding
A home moving company, Milligan’s Home Mover, is working to lift the Fix a Friend Spay Neuter Clinic building six feet off ...
TRAFFIC ALERT: Street closed due to broken utility pole near downtown Wilmington
A wreck on I-140 eastbound has closed a lane of traffic at the Cedar Hill Road exit in Brunswick County.
Kim Crabbe inducted into Black Soccer Coaches Hall of Fame
Local history maker Kim Crabbe has been inducted into the Black Soccer Coaches Hall of Fame.
Topsail High School football coach finds new home at Texas Tech
According to the Wilmington Police Department (WPD), Wooster Street is completely closed at South 8th Street because of the ...
A look at Wilmington’s first indoor pickleball facility
A husband and wife’s passion for pickleball has turned into Wilmington’s first-ever indoor pickleball facility.
Crews responding to woods fire in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Emergency crews have contained an ongoing fire in Wilmington near a residential area. A fire has ...
Pender County Schools drafts proposal for bus driver shortage
The proposal mentioned challenges with the working conditions of staff and congestion in and around various parts of the ...
Kure Beach forced to postpone beach renourishment project after sole bid comes in too high
The postponement means the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will go back out to rebid the project in late April-early May.
NHCFR has seen over 30 accidental fires in the past four months, what you can do to prevent more
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Within the last four months, New Hanover County Fire and Rescue firefighters have responded to over 30 accidental fires, three of them in the last week alone. NHCFR officials ...
JetBlue announces new Boston route into ILM
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Wilmington airport is no stranger to change, and it will continue as JetBlue announces its new route to Boston starting in April. As part of their multi-year reconstruction ...