WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – A home in Wilmington’s Barclay Place neighborhood caught fire early Monday morning. Crews were called to the house around 1 a.m. June 29 on Costmary Lane off Independence ...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) – Brunswick County is one of four contending locations for a proposed critical minerals processing facility that its developers say would be the first of its kind in the ...

A new report from Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) claimed that Seattle lost thousands of jobs and significant property value in the years since implementing the “JumpStart” payroll tax in 2020.

An 83-year-old woman is suing the city of Honolulu after she was fined nearly $600,000 over an online rental listing error. Sandra May has lived in her Honolulu home ...

The teams don’t get along. The fans definitely don’t get along. Blood and booze flowed freely. Post-grad sorority girls working this summer on Capitol Hill were in sundresses. Frat guys were pounding ...

The “Reagan” biopic with Dennis Quaid playing former President Ronald Reagan will return to theaters with new scenes as America celebrates its 250th birthday. According to Deadline, there are plans ...

The 2026 World Cup is finally upon us, and while it marks the 23rd edition of the global tournament that takes place every four years, this edition of the event is unlike any of its predecessors. For ...

Give your Fourth of July outfit a rugged update with this distressed America 250 hat. Red, white and blue fabric shows through the worn-in detailing, creating a subtle patriotic look without ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – The Whiteville fire marshal is warning property owners about the dangers of pine straw after discarded smoking materials ignited the ground cover, spreading flames to an ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – The Endowment announced a new grant writing support initiative at its semiannual public meeting and board listening session June 3. The program will support up to 15 New ...

SOUTHEASTERN N.C. (WECT) – Towns and cities across southeastern North Carolina are issuing burn bans due to dry conditions and elevated wildfire risk. The Town of Leland has issued a town-wide burn ...

OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) – The community is invited to the annual Beach Day event in Oak Island next month. At the free event, attendees can enjoy beach activities, games, contests, food, inflatable ...