State rests its case in trial against former oral surgeon Michael Hasson
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - In a turning point in the trial of former oral surgeon Michael Hasson, the state rested its case Tuesday, meaning...
NC Coastal Land Trust to host Oyster Roast for the Coast tonight
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The NC Coastal Land Trust and Ghost Fleet Oyster Company are holding the Oyster Roast for the Coast on Oct....
‘We’re out here fighting for our jobs’ port strike begins in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Workers from the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) are striking outside of the Port of Wilmington making demands for better pay....
NCDOT to hold public meetings on CFMB replacements and S. Front St. improvements
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The NCDOT is holding two public meetings on Tuesday, Oct. 8 and Wednesday, Oct. 9, on the plan for the...
Local leaders in education, Part II: Meet UNCW’s new College of Education dean
Linderholm takes over from former Dean Van Dempsey, who UNCW Chancellor Aswani Volety removed from his position over the controversy surrounding the Razor Walker...
Shipping container service halted in Wilmington due to dockworker strikes
Shipping container operations at the Port of Wilmington in North Carolina have been halted due to tens of thousands of dockworkers going on strike...
Upcoming road closures in Southport due to filming
SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - Roads and intersections in Southport are set to close as filming begins. Through Oct. 7-11, the following roads will be...
Cape Fear Community College launches new dog grooming services
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) is offering pet care through new dog grooming services. The dog grooming program at CFCC...
NC Ports activates contingency operations plan as port workers strike
The stand off between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (UMX) progressed to the next level Tuesday as the...
Teddy Swims to perform at Live Oak Bank Pavilion
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Teddy Swims is set to play Live Oak Bank Pavilion on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, according to an announcement from...
