Billboard displays 300 faces of North Carolinians who died from substance abuse disorders
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Putting a face to a statewide epidemic: that's the goal of the nonprofit "Know Hope North Carolina.". "It's a non-profit...
Fishermen worry about expanded oyster farming near Topsail Island
TOPSAIL BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - Over the last few years, oysters grown in Southeastern North Carolina have quickly become some of the most prized...
SECU Foundation Makes $2 Million Challenge Grant to Good Shepherd Center
WILMINGTON, N.C-The SECU Foundation, the philanthropic arm of State Employees' Credit Union, has awarded a $2 million challenge grant to Good Shepherd Center (GSC)...
Criminal investigation continues into former New Hanover Co. Commission Chairwoman
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A state-level criminal investigation into former New Hanover County Commission Chairwoman Julia Olson-Boseman continues after a separate investigation...
Criminal investigation continues into former New Hanover Co. Commission Chairwoman
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A state-level criminal investigation into former New Hanover County Commission Chairwoman Julia Olson-Boseman continues after a separate investigation...
‘I’m really grateful’: Brunswick County recovery center helps men struggling with substance use disorder
SHALLOTTE, N.C. (WECT) - The men at Brunswick Christian Recovery Center in Shallotte are getting a second chance at life. "When I was 25,...
Local day shelter for people experiencing homelessness struggles to meet community needs
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Tucked away in the basement of First Baptist Church along Market Street, you will find dozens of people gathered a...
Popular entertainment and dining venue could be coming to Mayfaire. Here’s what we know.
Dave & Buster's could be coming to Mayfaire Town Center.Preliminary site plans were just submitted to the city on Jan. 29 for a 22,706-square...
The Healing Place celebrates anniversary with 5K race
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Healing Place is hosting a 5K to celebrate its first anniversary on Saturday, Feb. 3. The race will be...
EPA proposes GenX, PFAS be treated as hazardous waste
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to add nine per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, including GenX, to its list of chemicals that should be treated...
