County: we’re getting robbed by homeowner insurance hikes
A proposed homeowners insurance rate increase that would see a 99.4% hike for beach areas in Brunswick County has drawn outrage and concern. In...
Be on the lookout for cold-stunned sea turtles
Drastic dips in temperatures have resulted in more than 100 sea turtles washing up on North Carolina shores this winter, and the Oak Island...
City asked to put the brakes on Fodale Avenue speeders
The City of Southport has been asked to put the brakes on speeding on Fodale Avenue. A petition signed by 56 people who "witnessed...
Dosher Hospital trustees pick firm to build new ER
Trustees have chosen a familiar company to build the new emergency department at Dosher Memorial Hospital. The board unanimously voted at its January meeting...
Southport Police say boy found after being missing for 10 years is missing again
SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) - A boy found by the Southport Police Department in August of 2023 after being missing for 10 years is reportedly...
Moores Creek National Battlefield to Host 248th Anniversary Celebration on Feb. 24 and 25
Currie, NC- On Saturday February 24 and Sunday February 25, Moores Creek National Battlefield will be commemorating the 248th Anniversary of the Battle of...
First Alert Forecast: sun returning to start February, coastal storm possible next week
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Wilmington officially recorded 0.05 inches of rain on January 31, which brought the monthly tally for the Port City to...
Wilmington firefighters respond to shed fire overnight
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Fire Department responded to a shed fire early Wednesday morning. According to a WFD Facebook post, firefighters were...
Surf City business owner works to expand oyster farm
SURF CITY, N.C. - A second-generation oyster farmer is working to get more land to expand his business. Conor Macnair has always known his...
Boiling Spring Lakes PD looking for missing teenager
BOILING SPRING LAKES, N.C. (WECT) - The Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department has announced that it is looking for 13-year-old Jonny Tomas Francisco. According...
