Novant Health working to expand nursing assistance program to help with nursing shortage
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The ongoing nursing shortage has impacted hospitals across the country for years now, including at Novant Health New Hanover Regional...
Man arrested on charges related to meth, cocaine and fentanyl possession in Brunswick County
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A 26-year-old man from Bolivia has been arrested by the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office following a drug investigation, per...
Wilmington Feb 14 Weekly Crime Report: 78 Incidents and 9 Crime Stories
Wilmington Feb 14 Weekly Crime Report: 78 Incidents and 9 Crime Stories During the last week, Wilmington has witnessed a total of 78...
Human remains and car found in creek linked to 1982 cold case
Human remains and a car found in a North Carolina creek are linked to a decades-old cold case, police said. In 1982,...
Sheriff’s office: Chase ends with PIT maneuver in New Hanover County
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A chase ended with a PIT maneuver Tuesday night, according to the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office. Per...
Brunswick County’s Own Todd Holleman Joins Oak Island Police Department
The Oak Island Police Department has added Officer Todd Holleman to its team. Holleman moved to Brunswick County four years ago and completed his...
Southport searching for new city manager
SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - Southport is searching for a new city manager, according to its website. According to notes from the Feb. 5 Board...
DA’s Office: Deputy will not face charges in shooting near Supply
SUPPLY, N.C. (WECT) - A Brunswick County Sheriff's Office deputy will not face charges in a shooting near Supply last year, the District Attorney's...
Wilmington PD announces name of new K-9
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department announced a new addition to its K-9 Unit Thursday, Feb. 1. At the time, the police...
Return of the bling: Wilmington woman finds her sparkle in Southport
A woman visits a small seaside town during Christmas. While browsing in the boutiques, she loses a family heirloom. Then an entire town...
