Southport police: Child missing for a third time in over a decade found, mother...
SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - Police in Southport say authorities have found a missing 11-year-old, Andre Amon Thompson Jr., and he is safe. According to...
CFMB lane closures impacting restaurants in downtown Wilmington
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Restaurant owners say the traffic congestion from the CFMB eastbound lane closure is causing many people to pass on eating...
One arrested for driving while impared after crash on US-17 heading south
SURF CITY, N.C. (WECT) - A Wilmington man has been arrested after a crash on US-17 heading south near Sloop Point Road at 5:27...
Carolina Beach Town Council to discuss request for more boat slips at yacht club
CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - Carolina Beach town council members are set to discuss a request for more boat slips at the Carolina Beach...
Wilmington police: Wreck shuts down traffic on S Kerr Ave
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department responded to a crash involving a motorcycle and car at Kerr Avenue near Wilshire Boulevard that...
Officer released from hospital after shooting, fire at Delco home
In a day filled with tragedy and terror, a story of bravery emerged as brothers in uniform took every action to keep each other...
Local man sentenced on firearm charges after 2022 search found rifle with shortened barrel
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Wilmington resident Chris Weaver pleaded guilty Thursday in the county superior court to firearm charges and a drug charge. He...
Preliminary report: Driver not impaired in U.S. 74 crash that killed five-year-old
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A preliminary report states the driver in a crash that killed a five-year-old U.S. 74 near Leland was not...
NTSB preliminary report gives new details on 2023 plane crash in Southport
SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report on the single-engine plane crash in Southport on Oct. 15,...
1700-unit development proposed near Sidbury Station in northern New Hanover County
Engineering firm McKim and Creed held a community meeting Tuesday about the development as part of the rezoning application process. The firm held the...
