NC Ferry Southport-Fort Fisher route closing for ramp repairs
SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - The N.C. Ferry System’s Southport-Fort Fisher route is closing for two days, according to the N.C. Department of Transportation. The route will be closed March 9-10 while staff work on critical ramp repairs at both terminals. Officials said the repairs are necessary for the route...
Wildlife Resources Commission seeking public comment on proposed sheepshead fishing limit changes
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking public comments on a proposed temporary rule amendment for sheepshead fishing in inland fishing waters and joint fishing waters.
One hospitalized after late night mobile home fire in New Hanover Co.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - One person has been hospitalized after a mobile home fire on Wednesday night. According to a spokesperson for New Hanover County Fire Rescue (NHCFR), crews responded to a fire at a mobile home on 5725 Murrayville Road at around 11:30 p.m. on March 4.
Milton Canady’s Hollywood Photo Collection
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) -A Wilmington-born comedian and actor who appeared in multiple television shows and films during the 1990s is the subject of a new multi-part interview series from the WECT Digital Studio. These episodes will be released daily on within the WECT Digital Studio Presents... playlist on YouTube....
Governor Stein to visit Wilmington water plant, Brunswick County DMV location
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Gov. Josh Stein and Secretary of Environmental Quality Reid Wilson will visit the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority’s Sweeney Water Treatment Plant on Thursday, March 5, to make an announcement. Last month, the Department of Environmental Quality announced $472 million in new State Water...
Brunswick County seeks public input on water diversion plan
The Brunswick County Commissioners are asking residents to share their concerns with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality about a proposed plan to divert millions of gallons of water from the Cape Fear River. County leaders warn that this could reduce the water supply for downstream communities,...
NC Utilities Commission holds public hearing for Duke Energy’s resources plan
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The future of North Carolina’s energy resources was the focus of a special public hearing held in New Hanover County on Wednesday night. The hearing is the second in a series held throughout the state by the state Utilities Commission for the public to give feedback on Duke Energy’s Carolinas...
Women’s Golf Soars to River Landing Classic Title
WALLACE, North Carolina – Powered by four top 10 finishes, the UNCW women's golf team soared to its second-straight River Landing Classic championship on Tuesday afternoon at the River Landing Golf Course. The Seahawks (295-285-294=874) cruised to its seventh overall team River Landing team title, 20 strokes ahead...
Wilco coming to Greenfield Lake Amphitheater this July
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Wilco will perform at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater on July 13, organizers announced Tuesday. The show will feature two full sets with one intermission. A presale begins Thursday, March 5, at 10 a.m., for Live Nation All Access members. Tickets officially go on sale Friday, March 6,...
Wilmington breaks ground on $5.7 million streetscape project
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The City of Wilmington held a groundbreaking on Wednesday, March 4, for a $5.76 million infrastructure project along Dawson and Wooster streets that will add sidewalks, upgrade crosswalks and improve ADA accessibility. The project will fill in sidewalk gaps along both sides of Dawson Street...
