Wilmington NC

PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - All northbound lanes on U.S. 421 at the Pender County and New Hanover County line are reopened, according to a WECT crew on the scene. According to Pender EMS, an 18-wheeler was stuck across the road and was blocking the northbound lanes in the area.

CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - Freeman Park in Carolina Beach is reopening to vehicle traffic tomorrow following Hurricane Erin. According to the Town of Carolina Beach, Freeman Park will reopen at 6 a.m. on Aug. 23. “Lingering effects from Hurricane Erin may continue to cause higher-than-normal tides. Visitors should...

The incident is currently still under investigation by NCSHP. Man charged with hitting pedestrians in Wilmington dies by suicide. Thomas Clay Robinson Jr. was found dead in his home on Aug. 5 and a death certificate was supplied to the District Attorney’s Office. Rocky Point man arrested for alleged...

UNCW Trustee Dr. Jimmy Tate, also a Pender County commissioner, was named chairman of the new certification subcommittee, tasked with making sure the university is in full compliance with the UNC System’s new equality policy. “I think what the local UNCW Board of Trustees hopes to accomplish is to...

LYNCHBURG, VA (WSET) — For the first time since announcing his retirement from Lynchburg Police, ABC 13 is hearing from Chief of Police Ryan Zuidema. Zuidema has been with the Lynchburg Police Department for nearly 29 years. He isn't getting out of law enforcement, but rather moving to Wilmington,...

The incident is currently still under investigation by NCSHP. Bladen County man convicted of sex offenses involving a child. According to the District Attorney’s Office, Dixon exploited a relationship with a family member to gain access to the victim. Man charged with hitting pedestrians in Wilmington dies by suicide.

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - Taking a ride out to his sailboat Sparrow, anchored at Wrightsville Beach, is something 18-year-old Finn Bell has done hundreds of times. “This is my second home, this is the home I like a little more,” said Bell. But for the first time, Bell...

(The Center Square) – Implementation of a compliance plan and a fine are being required of a North Carolina radio station by the Federal Communications Commission. Ownership of WBPL, known also as Wilmington Catholic Radio on 93.1 FM, will pay a $2,000 fine through terms of a consent decree. Published reports say...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Brunswick Beer Xchange is hosting a Community Cookout and First Responder Appreciation Day in conjunction with a fundraising event to benefit a 9-11 memorial. It takes place at Sunday, August 24th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The business says the supports the Ringfinnan...

A driver is facing a slew of charges after crashing into a North Carolina veterinary clinic, rupturing a gas line and causing an explosion that injured three firefighters, authorities said. The Wilmington Police Department said 46-year-old Jason Lee Beach has been charged with DWI-felony serious injury; possession of...