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HAMPTON, Virginia – The UNCW softball team sent 12 batters to the plate in an eight-run third inning to sweep Hampton with a 9-0 Coastal Athletic Association win in five innings on Saturday afternoon at Pirates Softball Stadium. The Seahawks (23-13, 10-2 CAA), who won its eighth straight game,...

Healthcare jobs are growing fast in Pender County, and there are some great chances right now for both new grads and experienced caregivers. Here are a few worth checking out:. If you’re finishing pharmacy school, this internship helps you turn classroom learning into real-world experience. You’ll work alongside...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Happy Easter! Your First Alert Forecast has welcome shower and stray storm chances along a cold front... including 10% around brunch time, 40% around dinner time, 70% Sunday evening, 40% for the wee hours of Monday, and 10% for the Monday morning drive. Keep an eye to the western sky and...

You know that feeling when you’re driving around in circles looking for a restaurant, and you start wondering if the GPS is playing an elaborate prank on you?. Well, at Bluewater Waterfront Grill in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, you might actually arrive by boat, which solves that problem entirely and makes you...

STONY BROOK, N.Y. – Stony Brook's Hunter Colagrande struck out nine over six innings as Stony Brook topped visiting UNCW, 4-2, on Friday to clinch the conference series at Joe Nathan Field. The Seawolves clinched their first series win against UNCW while improving to 9-18 overall and 6-8 in...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, a single-vehicle crash happened on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge on Sunday. A trooper said the crash happened around 8 a.m. and involved a red Jeep Cherokee. According to the Highway Patrol, the vehicle was traveling on U.S....

WILMINGTON, NC — Shaka Taco is preparing to open a new location at 4502 Fountain Drive Wilmington, NC 28403, bringing its coastal taco concept to a standalone space near the University of North Carolina Wilmington, co-owner Steve Christian told Business Debut. The team is targeting a late spring to...

A 65-year-old man is in jail after investigators say he shot into a house with a woman and several children inside.

PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Fire crews have contained a ‘fast-moving’ brush fire in Pender County. According to the Pender County Fire Marshal’s Office residents should expect to see smoke in the area over the next several days. On April 3, Pender County 911 received a call...

Looking for something useful or relaxing around Southport? A few neighbors are giving away great items this week — from a comfy hammock to a helpful step stool and even some serious woodworking tools.