WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - The public boat ramp at Wrightsville Beach is busy ahead of Memorial Day. “Wrightsville Beach is probably the boating capital of the state,” said Quantra Taylor with ...

Bladen Co. Sheriff’s Office makes several arrests in partnership with NC Governor’s Highway Safety P ...

This edition of Backyard BBQ features WECT’s Bill Murray and Wilmington Grill’s Jon Barber making a Boston Butt on the grill.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The City of Wilmington Parks & Recreation is launching a mulch giveaway program at the parking lot ...

The scammers reference actual deputy names and try to intimidate citizens into sending money using Venmo, Zelle, gift cards, or other untraceable methods.

BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office partnered with the White Lake Police Department and arrested multiple people as part of the North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety ...

According to the Town of Leland, there is no evidence that the explosion was caused by narcotic manufacturing. “Investigators ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Legion Stadium Pool is not opening from May 24-25 due to unresolved water clarity issues, according to the City of Wilmington Parks & Recreation. The city says the YMCA is ...

Town workers, officers and firefighters with the Surf City Fire Department will provide information on ordinances on safe riding for bikes, e-bikes, skateboards, scooters and other rides.

The signs will remind LSVs of the 45 mph zones they are not allowed in, and help direct them along alternate routes.

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) is reminding the public of the dangers of ...