First Alert Forecast: cold temperatures a guarantee, wintry precipitation a possibility
As the cold stays fairly consistent, low pressure will bring some wet and possibly wintry changes to stay alert for.
SCAM ALERT: Man says he almost fell victim to jury duty scam; NHC Sheriff’s Office warning public
A scammer posing as a New Hanover County Sheriff’s deputy told one man he failed to appear for jury duty and that he would be ...
New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing teen
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is searching for 19-year-old Tracy Marisela Bautista.
Pat Bradford, co-founder of Wrightsville Beach Magazine passes on the reins as publisher
A new era dawns for Wrightsville Beach Magazine according to its longtime publisher. Pat Bradford is turning over the reins ...
Bears are denning and here’s what to do when you encounter one
Bears across North Carolina are beginning to hibernate in their dens for the winter.
IAFF concerned over conditions at New Hanover County fire station, seeks facility change
The International Association of Fire Fighters is hoping to improve conditions for New Hanover County first responders ...
Attorney General sues six landlords for illegally raising rent in North Carolina
Attorney General Jeff Jackson has sued six landlords for illegally working together to raise North Carolinians’ rents.
Registration open for charity tennis tournament to raise money for domestic violence victims
Raise a Racquet Against Domestic Violence” charity tennis tournament is slated for February 28 - March 2, 2025.
Sanitary sewer overflow reported in Brunswick County
According to the Brunswick County spokesperson, crews responded to the intersection of 8th Street and N. Atlantic Avenue for ...
Leland officials work to prevent flooding thanks to nearly $400,000 grant
Town officials in Leland are taking steps now in hopes of protecting neighbors in the future, starting with clearing out its ...
Former President Jimmy Carter makes his final trip to Washington
ATLANTA, Ga. ( WANF /Gray News) – James Earl Carter, Jr., made his final trip to Washington, D.C., Tuesday, a city where he served as the nation’s 39th president, after lying in repose in Atlanta for ...
Man facing multiple charges after leading police on high-speed chase in South Carolina
TABOR CITY, N.C. (WECT)- A man has been charged after he allegedly led police on a chase across state lines. The Columbus ...