Whiteville City Schools has updated its cellphone policy to align with the new state law. Cellphones must now be turned off ...

SUPPLY, N.C. (WECT) - Family and friends are remembering the life of a woman killed in Brunswick County. 42-year-old Jamie Caldwell died on July 20 from injuries caused during an attack by 54-year-old ...

The board unanimously voted to open the Northeast Public Library as the only polling location for early voting.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - 1,941 customers are currently without power around Shipyard Boulevard and The Pointe, according to ...

The autopsy concluded Zartman’s cause of death had been multiple gunshot wounds. “The manner of death is classified as homicide,” the autopsy report stated. According to the Columbus County Sheriff’s ...

With hot and humid temperatures across North Carolina, tick season is in full swing - and it’s not going away any time soon.

The Mollie’s Branch Stream restoration project was set to move forward with construction this August, but is pushed back due to FEMA funding cuts.

The plan aims to reduce the negative effects of hazardous events by developing effective strategies to minimize or manage those risks.

Protestors with the North Carolina Minority Citizens for Fiscal Transparency gathered outside of UNC Wilmington Chancellor Aswani Volety’s home Wednesday, claiming the university violated state law.

Guests can enjoy food, trivia and more at this year’s Suds for Sharks, where shark experts will share updates on shark conservation.

BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A man has been arrested and charged by the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) for allegedly committing sex crimes involving a child.

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