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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
COMMUNITY CLASSROOM: Teacher has only three days left to get funding for school project
Ms. Prim only has three days left to get fully funded. She still needs $294. Once she is fully funded, DonorsChoose will ...
Local foundation accepting grant requests to help non-profits who serve the elderly
The Catherine Kennedy Home Foundation is accepting applications from non-profit organizations that serve the elderly in New ...
Bears are denning and here’s what to do when you encounter one
“Bears choose to den in many different types of areas, from a remote wooded location to your neighborhood and community.