WECT News

Firefighters rescue dog from Riegelwood house fire Firefighters rescued a dog from a burning home on Beaver Ridge Drive in Riegelwood on Wednesday afternoon.

Firefighters rescue dog from Riegelwood house fire #NCnews

Columbus County manager announces retirement Columbus County Manager Eddie Madden has announced his retirement after 25 years in local government.

Columbus County manager announces retirement #NCnews

Wilmington breaks ground on $5.7 million streetscape project The City of Wilmington held a groundbreaking Wednesday for a $5.76 million infrastructure project along Dawson and Wooster streets.

Wilmington breaks ground on $5.7 million streetscape project #NCnews

Top-seeded Hoggard High School women’s basketball team wins Eastern Final The #1 seed Hoggard High School women’s basketball team defeated #2 Willow Creek 58-38 Wednesday night, to move into the Class 8A State Championship game.

Top-seeded Hoggard High School women’s basketball team wins Eastern Final #NCnews

Court records show Southport alderman ordered to surrender driver’s license A Brunswick County court has ordered Southport Alderman Robert Carroll to surrender his driver’s license following a state crime lab blood test.

Court records show Southport alderman ordered to surrender driver’s license #NCnews

NC primary turnout surges 25% as candidates set sights on November The North Carolina State Board of Elections called Tuesday’s primary one of the smoothest election days in recent history, crediting local county administrations and poll workers for the outcome.

NC primary turnout surges 25% as candidates set sights on November #NCnews

School board candidate says he’s staying in race despite calls to withdraw A New Hanover County school board candidate is facing calls to withdraw from the race after Democratic Party leaders learned he lives with a convicted sex offender.

School board candidate says he’s staying in race despite calls to withdraw #NCnews

Governor Stein to visit Wilmington water plant, Brunswick County DMV location Gov. Josh Stein and Secretary of Environmental Quality Reid Wilson will visit the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority's Sweeney Water Treatment Plant on Thursday to make an announcement.

Governor Stein to visit Wilmington water plant, Brunswick County DMV location #NCnews

Woman charged with assault on pregnant woman after fight outside high school basketball game A woman faces multiple charges after a fight broke out following a basketball game at West Columbus High School last month, the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office said.

Woman charged with assault on pregnant woman after fight outside high school basketball game #NCnews

Milton Canady’s Adventures In Hollywood WECT's Scott Pachilis sits down with Wanda Canady-Wheeler to discuss the career of Wilmington comedian Milton Canady

Milton Canady’s Adventures In Hollywood #NCnews

Pender County pesticide collection event draws 1,300-plus pounds of materials Participants dropped off 139 containers totaling 1,323 pounds of old, unwanted, or unused pesticide products at the March 4 event.

Pender County pesticide collection event draws 1,300-plus pounds of materials #NCnews

Boil water advisory issued for Chadbourn residents after contractor strikes water line Staff is working to repair the water main break and will monitor potential issues that may arise.

Boil water advisory issued for Chadbourn residents after contractor strikes water line #NCnews

Grace for the Kids: Foster mom says opening up her home has ‘changed her life for the better’ Laura Martin has welcomed about 10 children into her home over the past three years.

Grace for the Kids: Foster mom says opening up her home has ‘changed her life for the better’ #NCnews

NC tax refunds begin processing week of March 9 The North Carolina Department of Revenue has begun processing 2025 individual income tax returns.

NC tax refunds begin processing week of March 9 #NCnews

Historic Wilmington Foundation to host Azalea Festival Home Tour in April Visitors will experience a range of architectural styles, renovations, and carefully preserved historic details while learning about the homes, the neighborhood, and the ongoing preservation efforts.

Historic Wilmington Foundation to host Azalea Festival Home Tour in April #NCnews

NC teacher attrition ticks up slightly; principal retention remains strong, state report shows The teacher attrition rate in public schools rose less than a quarter of a percentage point, while principal retention remained strong.

NC teacher attrition ticks up slightly; principal retention remains strong, state report shows #NCnews

Wildlife Resources Commission seeking public comment on proposed sheepshead fishing limit changes The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking public comments on a proposed temporary rule amendment for sheepshead fishing in inland fishing waters and joint fishing waters.

Wildlife Resources Commission seeking public comment on proposed sheepshead fishing limit changes #NCnews

Shallotte bank teller tip leads to federal prison sentence in check-fraud case Salvant faced four federal charges, including possession of stolen mail, conspiracy to commit bank fraud, and two counts of bank fraud.

Shallotte bank teller tip leads to federal prison sentence in check-fraud case #NCnews

NCWorks, Novant Health to host hiring event at Scotts Hill Medical Center NCWorks and Novant Health are hosting a hiring event next weekend for job seekers to learn about available positions and connect with hiring representatives.

NCWorks, Novant Health to host hiring event at Scotts Hill Medical Center #NCnews

N.C. State Health Plan partners with Novant Health to broaden surgical access The Department of State Treasurer announced Novant Health’s addition to the State Health Plan during a press conference on Wednesday.

N.C. State Health Plan partners with Novant Health to broaden surgical access #NCnews

New Hanover County Democratic Party calls on candidate to withdraw over relationship with sex offender James Richard “Rick” Southerland, a candidate in the Democratic primary for the New Hanover County school board, is living with a convicted sex offender, according to state and federal law enforcement and court records.

New Hanover County Democratic Party calls on candidate to withdraw over relationship with sex offender #NCnews

Man arrested in Brunswick Co. child sexual assault case A man has been arrested in a child sexual assault investigation in Brunswick County.

Man arrested in Brunswick Co. child sexual assault case #NCnews

Mt. Calvary Center to host free Dr. Seuss birthday event The celebration will include readings from Dr. Seuss classics, special food, and other activities.

Mt. Calvary Center to host free Dr. Seuss birthday event #NCnews

Roads closed as crews respond to house fire in Southport Crews in Southport are responding to a house fire on Wednesday morning.

Roads closed as crews respond to house fire in Southport #NCnews

Orton Plantation to conduct prescribed controlled burn Orton will conduct a prescribed controlled burn today.

Orton Plantation to conduct prescribed controlled burn #NCnews

Navassa residents invited to public meeting on superfund site update A community meeting is set for next week to rpovide an update on the cleanup of the contaminated soil and debris of the Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp – Navassa Superfund Site.

Navassa residents invited to public meeting on superfund site update #NCnews

15th annual Power of the Purse returning to Wilmington this month The event will feature silent and live auctions, including designer handbags, distinctive experiences, luxury items and curated packages.

15th annual Power of the Purse returning to Wilmington this month #Community

Tech Talk: Staying scam-free while filing taxes online Jessica Holt, with U.S. Cellular and T-Mobile, was in the studio to talk about how to stay scam-free while filing your taxes online.

Tech Talk: Staying scam-free while filing taxes online #NCnews

INTERVIEW: Sheriff Bill Rogers emerges as unofficial winner in Columbus Co. Republican Sheriff’s primary race Sheriff Bill Rogers has been announced as the unofficial winner of the Columbus County Republican sheriff’s primary after the election Tuesday.

INTERVIEW: Sheriff Bill Rogers emerges as unofficial winner in Columbus Co. Republican Sheriff’s primary race #NCnews

Camille Harrell named unofficial winner in Pender County Clerk of Court primary With all 12 precincts reporting, Camille Harrell is unofficially the winner of the Pender County Clerk of Court primary election.

Camille Harrell named unofficial winner in Pender County Clerk of Court primary #NCnews