Wilmington NC

RIEGELWOOD, N.C. (WECT) - The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying a suspect in a larceny at an Exxon station in Riegelwood. A spokesperson for the sheriff’s office said the suspect stole 10 Opia Ultras, a brand of highly potent, over-the-counter kratom supplements valued at a total of $500.

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - Ocean rescue teams completed 33 rescues at Wrightsville Beach over Memorial Day weekend as dangerous rip currents created hazardous swimming conditions. The Wrightsville Beach Fire Department said its Ocean Rescue division also located nine missing persons, responded to seven medical c

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A former New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office captain was terminated on May 20 following a crash on US-74. Kristin Lynn Blanchard, 43, was involved in a single-vehicle crash on US-74 at NC-133 on May 16, according to a North Carolina State Highway Patrol incident report. The crash occur

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A Wilmington man has been arrested in connection with the theft of two firearms, according to the Wilmington Police Department. Police said Paul Richard Rogers, 48, was identified during an investigation after authorities discovered he had pawned the guns. Investigators say Rogers is prohibited

SOUTHEASTERN N.C. (WECT) — Eighteen volunteer fire departments in Bladen, Columbus and Pender counties will receive nearly $390,000 in state grants to purchase equipment and make improvements. The NC Office of State Fire Marshal approved the funding through the Volunteer Fire Department Fund program for Fiscal Year 202

NORTH CAROLINA (WECT) - After Kyle Busch’s family shared that he died last week from pneumonia, initially believed to be a sinus infection, that led to sepsis, experts are sharing warning signs to watch for. Dr. Daniel Feinstein, a critical care doctor and co-director at Novant Health, said people...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday will host hot high temps in the 80s to near 90 and a low to medium chance for popup storms; while rainfall will help with the long term drought, localized poor drainage flooding will be possible where too much falls too quickly. Over the weekend and onto Monday,

SUNSET BEACH, Brunswick County — A baby squirrel is now in the care of a wildlife rehabilitator after falling from a tree in Sunset Beach. According to the Sunset Beach Police Department, Animal Control Officer Arp was called to Chandlers Lane after someone reported the baby squirrel had fallen.

Before the sun had time to warm the sand on a brisk Saturday morning last November, Dean Russell walked the Oak Island shoreline, scouring the beach for body parts. The 53-year-old construction worker and landscaper looked inconspicuous in jeans, a T-shirt, and sneakers. His dark sunglasses and the bandana holding back

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - It can be hard to believe we’re already to Memorial Day, as 2026 has seemingly flown by. However, the return of the unofficial start to summer, also brings the latest installment of the Hot Dog Road Trip. By far the most popular food articles I have ever wrote are my reviews on hot dogs.