Officials say a Sea-tow captain was in the vicinity and responded to the area near Palm Tree Island, where he found a man in the water.

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

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

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 ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The road ahead for the New Hanover Community Endowment now known as just The Endowment is literally ...

Officers learned about ways to cope with the stressors that come with their job and can lead to PTSD and other mental health ...

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

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

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 ...

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.