First Alert Forecast: cold now, mild soon
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Bundle up for now! Your First Alert Forecast opens with a sunny, cold Monday with temps clawing to the upper 30s, and a clear, frigid Monday night with temps buried in the 20s. Tuesday sun will lift those numbers from their humble, frosty beginnings to the 50s in the afternoon; warm weather...
INTERVIEW: Wilmington Voices spreading holiday cheer with free community concerts
Angela Burns and Isabella Dolande with Wilmington Voices were in the studio to talk more about the event.
CFCC to host 9th annual Benny Hill Quartet Fundraising Concert
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) will be hosting its ninth annual Benny Hill Quartet Fundraising Concert next month. According to CFCC, the event will support the school’s music program by raising funds for student scholarships and instruments for students. “Over the years, I have seen...
Special Olympics New Hanover County hosting Polar Plunge and Run in February
KURE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - Special Olympics New Hanover County is inviting the community to join its Polar Plunge and Run in February. According to the City of Wilmington, the event raises money to fully fund all of the organization’s programs for the year. The organization aims to raise a total of $150,000 by the new...
‘We need help;’ Area warming shelters in need of volunteers
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – As the temperature dips below freezing again on Monday night, many are seeking warmth at area warming shelters. “Your lungs will literally freeze just by simply breathing,” said Antwan Clinkscales. Clinkscales has been living in Wilmington for over five years and for the past...
Wilmington offering fee assistance for parks and recreation programs
The City of Wilmington Parks and Recreation Department offers fee assistance for residents who meet maximum household income levels based on family size.
Man arrested after police find more than 20 grams of cocaine during traffic stop
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A man is in custody after police officers found more than 20 grams of cocaine during a traffic stop on South Kerr Avenue. According to the Wilmington Police Department (WPD), an officer stopped a vehicle Sunday, Dec. 14, at around 10:18 p.m. after observing an improper right turn.
Two seriously injured in Highway 17 motorcycle crash
Two people were seriously injured in a crash involving a motorcycle and truck on Highway 17 near Leland on Saturday.
Brunswick Christian Recovery Center opens warming shelter in Shallotte
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Brunswick Christian Recovery Center has opened a residential warming facility due to cold weather. According to the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office, the facility provides a safe place to stay, along with meals and local transportation during extreme weather conditions. The...
North Carolina’s – Murder Mystery – Dinner Train Ride
In the heart of North Carolina, where a rich tapestry of history and culture intersects with beautiful landscapes, there lies an intriguing, fascinating, and breathtaking collection of historic scenic train rides, from the popular Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Tweetsie Railroad to the New Hope Valley Railway and...

















