Man wanted by ICE admits nearly strangling woman to death
A Point Pleasant man pleaded guilty to attempted murder after nearly strangling a woman last year, leading to serious injuries and a push for a ten-year prison sentence.
REPORT: Alleged Mass Shooter Was Once Kellie Pickler’s Awards Show Date, Sued Her
Nigel Max Edge, who is charged with three counts of first-degree murder after a North Carolina shooting, once attended an awards show with Kellie Pickler. He later accused her of trying to kill him.
Southeastern North Carolina Schools Announce Closures Ahead of Tropical Weather Threat
SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — School districts and colleges across Southeastern North Carolina are adjusting schedules as a developing tropical system is forecast to bring severe weather early next week. Brunswick County Schools and College Announce Closures. Brunswick County Schools (BCS) confirmed all schools will be closed...
Town of Bolton gears up for 26th annual Pine Tree Festival
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Town of Bolton is hosting its 26th annual Pine Tree festival and parade next week. Festival-goers can expect food trucks, craft vendors, resource vendors, a live DJ, and a parade. According to Cheryl Shaw, the festival’s spokesperson, the event is all about uniting residents in...
Traffic impacts expected this weekend due to YMCA Triathlon
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - Traffic in Wrightsville Beach is expected to be affected by the YMCA Sprint Triathlon this weekend. According to the town, residents and businesses in the following areas will be most impacted by the event:. Causeway Drive (Hwy 76) Old Causeway Drive. Dock Street. Seacrest Drive.
Weekly nature walks to highlight Bird Island history, wildlife
The Bird Island Stewards will host monthly guided nature walks every third Wednesday beginning next month through May 2026 on the Bird Island Coastal Reserve in Brunswick County. The first walk will be hosted at reserve in Sunset Beach at 10 a.m. on Oct. 15. During these topical walks, stewards...
How Yoga Transformed an Art Gallery
New Elements Gallery in Wilmington blends art and wellness with pay-as-you-can yoga, curated exhibits, and community-focused programming in a mindful space. Miriam, owner of New Elements Gallery on Front Street in downtown Wilmington, discovered a powerful intersection between art and wellness—one that’s reshaping...
Kure Beach Emergency Management preps for PTC #9
KURE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - Kure Beach Emergency Manager David Heglar says town officials are closely monitoring Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 (PTC 9). The town of Kure Beach says departments are finalizing preparations and plan to have preparations completed on Sunday, ahead of the storm. According to town officials,...
Hotpots and hot chicken at Wilmington-area restaurants
As I was researching agriculture in the greater Wilmington area, even I was surprised by just how many local farms there. At many of them, you can have a countryside experience – even in an area that is seeing so much growth. Take a look at this week’s food news below. What’s new in food? A day on the farm : It’s...
Southport shooting: Three dead, several injured after ‘active shooter’ in yacht basin
The city of Southport shared on Facebook that there had been reports of an acvtive shooter in the Southport Yacht Basin.
