Wilmington NC

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - High school students got their day in court with a mock trial competition. According to the District Attorney’s Office, students worked with staff all week on the mock trial, exploring complex legal scenarios while presenting arguments before a judge. The competition is part of the...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT)—If you see a distressed pet locked in a hot car, there is an important step to take. “Call 911 immediately, call 911 immediately, call 911 immediately. I can’t say it enough,” says Stephen Watson, the Shelter Manager for NHCSO Animal Services Unit. Many pet...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - It’s the first day of summer, and high temperatures can be a cause for concern for outdoor activities. Doctor Austin Sherman, a family practitioner doctor who works at Novant Health, says there are signs the heat is affecting your body. “Heat-related illnesses could be something...

As Wilmington promotes a new business opening in the Skyline Center , the previous tenant is voicing concerns about their time in the building. Wilmington’s Skyline Center has welcomed several new tenants in recent months. The lease signings are typically noted in meeting agendas sent to media outlets, but the latest...

BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — The 22nd annual Blueberry Festival kicked off in Burgaw early Friday evening. A brief downpour of rain didn’t stop people from setting up for the festival, as food and item vendors prepared their stalls Friday evening. One of those vendors, Ronald Ethridge, drove more...

South Carolina police were following up on a missing persons report when the case took a gut-wrenching turn that shocked even the most seasoned investigators. What began as a standard search for a man and woman reported missing soon escalated into a full-blown horror show, ending in a gruesome discovery inside a...

HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — Family and friends are remembering a 23-year-old High Point man who drowned earlier this week in rough waters off Holden Beach in Brunswick County. The body of Matthew Bauer was found on Wednesday near Oak Island after a two-day search. Matthew’s family said he was someone who brought energy...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The New Hanover and Pender County District Attorney’s office held the DA Leadership Academy this week. It’s a program for rising junior and seniors in high school, to learn hands-on about the judicial system. “God save this state and this honorable court please...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Saturday will be the first full day of summer and people are already looking for places to stay cool like the beach or a community pool. Lindsey Hays is the director of aquatic safety with the Nir Family YMCA. She recommends swimming with a buddy...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A Craven County man was arrested on charges involved with indecent exposure and assaulting a police officer and emergency personnel in Wilmington. According to arrest warrants, the Wilmington Police Department responded to John Batts, 25, who was allegedly lying naked in the middle of...