WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A Shell Island Resort employee helped save two women caught in a rip current at Wrightsville Beach.

Inman is facing a murder charge in connection to the death of Cedric Adkins, says WPD.

RALEIGH, N.C. (WECT) - Pender County Schools received the Purple Star Award for the 2024-25 school year. According to Pender ...

Under House Bill 569, polluters like Chemours would become responsible for paying to clean the water supply. Not only would they pick up the bill moving forward, but the bill also makes sure rate ...

Two suspects in the deadly stabbing of Cedric Adkins have made their first court appearance. Inman and Reynolds are both ...

DELCO, N.C. (WECT) - Authorities have updated charges for one of the suspects connected to the death of Shanna Perry, who ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The man who caused a Wilmington neighborhood to shelter in place last month has been arrested and ...

A new study reveals trouble is brewing in America’s most popular alcoholic beverage, and it’s impacting breweries in North ...

The Sunset Road wildfire in Boiling Spring Lakes continues to burn for a seventh day. The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) honored a fallen officer who died 89 years ago at the 2025 Wilmington Area ...

WHITEVILLE, N.C. (WECT) - The Whiteville Garden Club and Columbus County are inviting the public to join them for a Blue Star ...

Scammers are claiming to be police or court officials demanding payment and personal information due to missed jury duty.

NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - North Topsail Beach has announced its first nest of sea turtle nesting season. The town ...