State agency identifies pellet plant emitting sawdust pollution
WILMINGTON PORT, N.C. - Sawdust from wood pellet manufacturing facilities in North Carolina have reportedly blown onto nearby residents' homes and caused health problems....
Restaurant owner charged after investigation by special agents, officials say
WILMINGTON, N.C. - A restaurant owner has been arrested and charged after an investigation by special agents in North Carolina. New Hanover County businessman...
Two Southport women arrested on drug trafficking, firearm charges
SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - Two Southport women were arrested Thursday, Feb. 15, as a result of a Brunswick County Sheriff's Office investigation, a release...
Local NAACP to hold Souls to the Polls march to vote in 2024 primary...
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The New Hanover County NAACP will be marching Souls to the Polls on Sunday, Feb. 25. People will gather at...
Alliance for Cape Fear Trees to distribute 600 free trees March 9
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Alliance for Cape Fear Trees is set to give out 600 free trees at Legion Stadium Saturday, March 9,...
Black History Month: David Clarke ‘D.C.’ Virgo led Williston, helped build city’s first Black...
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - David Clarke "D.C." Virgo became the first principal of the new Williston Primary and Industrial School in 1915, building a...
Pet of the Week: Miley from Monty’s Home
BURGAW, N.C. (WECT) - Miley, a two-year-old Walker hound mix, is available for adoption from Monty's Home. Miley is described as a smart and...
Wilmington police looking for runaway teenager
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department announced that it is looking for 16-year-old M'Pris Limri Roberts. According to the WPD, Roberts was...
Wilmington council to consider proposal for apartments, commercial space on Oleander Drive
A rezoning request for 20,700 square feet of office and commercial space with 178 residential units at 6120 Oleander Drive is heading before the...
After past organizer backs out, Brunswick city finds new venue for markets and festivals
Franklin Square Park has been the perfect venue for several Southport events, but the park's recent and temporary closure means changes for those events...
