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Columbus Regional Healthcare has implemented new visitor restrictions due to increased spread of influenza, RSV and COVID-19.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) — With Christmas just days away, first responders are warning parents about potential battery hazards in popular holiday toys and devices. Lithium-ion batteries power everything from toys and e-bikes to smart devices. They pack a lot of energy into a small package, and when they’re misused,...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY (WWAY) — “I don’t even know where this package is,” said Amber Marco. Amber Marco never expected to spend the days before Christmas hunting for a missing holiday gift. She lives on Pinecliff Drive, a dirt road approximately 0.4 miles away from her standard...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) — Millions of drivers are preparing for holiday travel this week, and AAA is urging motorists to check their vehicles before hitting the road. AAA recommends checking four main components before long-distance travel: tire pressure, battery function, car fluids and windshield wipers. Dead...

Investigators found an empty bag used to contain fentanyl near her and she was declared dead due to fentanyl toxicity.

NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — Saint Nick is raising donations for elderly members of the community this Christmas. The Saint Nicholas Christmas Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides Christmas gifts to residents of assisted living without family in Brunswick and surrounding counties. Wish lists are posted...

PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A multi-agency traffic enforcement operation hosted by the Pender County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) resulted in 140 charges and six arrests on Dec. 19. The operation was part of the 2025 North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program “Booze It & Lose It” Holiday Campaign....

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Brunswick County Tax Office is reminding taxpayers that real estate and personal property tax payments must be paid or postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service on or before Jan. 5, 2026, to avoid delinquency and interest charges. Tax bills were mailed in July to the...

SOUTHEASTERN N.C. (WECT) - Towns, cities and organizations are inviting the community to ring in the New Year with fun events across the region. The Children’s Museum of Wilmington is celebrating New Year’s Eve with its New Year’s Noon event. Attendees can decorate a crown, create a...