Wilmington NC

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Temperatures are slowly ticking up early in Your First Alert Forecast with Monday morning 50s and 60s reaching for the 70s by the afternoon. Winds will be on the blustery side, so be sure to secure anything loose before you leave the house. A strong cold...

A Tony-winning actress. A world-class artist. And two civil rights icons. They're among the notable people from the Wilmington area we lost in 2025. Also included are two people who died in late 2024 and were not included in last year's story. Linda Lavin, actress Linda Lavin, a Tony- and Golden Globe-winning actress...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Community members are invited to attend the first Cape Fear River Watch First Saturday Seminar of the new year. According to event organizers, Cape Fear Public Utility Authority Executive Director Kenneth Waldroup will discuss the possible impacts of the Fuquay-Varina Interbasin Transfer...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - With the new year quickly approaching, many people are setting new financial resolutions. According to WalletHub, almost 60% of people believe 2026 will be a better year financially for them. Numbers also show that one in four people are planning to make finance-related New Year’s resolutions.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The City of Wilmington Parks and Recreation has announced that the Northside Pool will be closed until further notice. According to the city, the pool closed on Dec. 11 after staff discovered a pump issue during a routine maintenance check. The pool was initially scheduled to...

SOUTHEASTERN, N.C. (WECT) -Most of the Carolinas are under an elevated fire danger for Monday and Tuesday. Southeastern North Carolina is under an elevated fire danger rating due to dry conditions and gusty winds that could ignite fires. The Pender County Fire Marshal’s Office said Monday that the county is...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A man was arrested late Saturday night after allegedly driving recklessly on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge and fleeing from law enforcement when they attempted to pull him over. Jose Martinez-Esparza was charged with a felony count of speeding to elude arrest, reckless driving, resisting...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Five years after her daughter was shot and killed while driving home from a Christmas party, Pamela Whitfield still hopes and prays that justice will be served. Jalisa Bellamy, 31, was murdered on Christmas Day 2020 when someone drove up to her car and shot into...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Your First Alert Forecast opens with temps bouncing around the 50s and 60s through Sunday night before reaching for the 70s Monday. Much colder highs in the 40s and lows in the 20s continue to track for Tuesday and Tuesday night - metrics that will certainly change the way you dress! From...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays to you! It’s that time of the year again to be with your friends and family...and start making plans for New Year’s Eve. I have scoured the internet to try and find some special NYE dinners around Wilmington.