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Crash involving Novant Health vehicle backs up traffic on Carolina Beach Road
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (91+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Traffic is backed up along Carolina Beach Road on Monday afternoon after a crash near a Wawa. Video sent to WECT News shows a white van on its side at the intersection of Carolina Beach Road and Myrtle…...
New Hanover County ABC Board awards $600K to local substance abuse prevention and recovery groups
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (94+ words) WECT New Hanover County ABC Board awards $600K to local substance abuse prevention and recovery groups UNC Board of Governors approves $6.76M UNCW roadway connector project Chapel Hill woman killed after car crosses median, strikes tractor-trailer head-on along I-40 in Pen Dog dies,…...
Wilmington Police Department announces new leadership appointment
3+ mon, 9+ hour ago (167+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) has announced two new changes to leadership. According to WPD, they have appointed a new Assistant Chief of Police and Deputy Chief of Police. The department said these changes will strengthen the executive…...
Battleship North Carolina to glow in dual tribute for U.S. Army, Flag Day
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (83+ words) WECT Battleship North Carolina to glow in dual tribute for U.S. Army, Flag Day Police make arrest in recent deadly shooting in downtown Wilmington HEALTH FIRST: Expanding access to cancer treatment in SENC North Carolina bill would set age 21 minimum for…...
CFPUA to close Market Street lanes for water valve replacement
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (151+ words) NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Utility work will be impacting traffic on Market Street on Wednesday. According to the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA), both inner westbound lanes of Market Street between North Kerr Avenue and Princess Place Drive will…...
Holly Ridge residents can voice concerns at town hall meeting
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (130+ words) WECT HOLLY RIDGE, N.C. (WECT) - Residents in Holly Ridge will have a chance to ask questions and share concerns with local and regional leaders during a town hall meeting Friday night. The Town of Holly Ridge says several guest speakers are…...
Former NC governor continues tour in Leland ahead of November Senate race
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (67+ words) WECT Former NC governor continues tour in Leland ahead of November Senate race Columbus County Elections Board considers slashing nearly every early voting site NCSBE executive director moves to fire New Hanover County Elections Director North Carolina voters have until…...
Battleship North Carolina to shine in honor of D-Day heroes
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (73+ words) WECT Battleship North Carolina to shine in honor of D-Day heroes AMBER ALERT: Search underway for two Brunswick Co. children believed to be in danger Seth Jarvis scores in overtime, Carolina beats Vegas in Game 2 to tie Stanley Cup Final…...
Wilmington man, 20, charged with statutory rape, indecent liberties with child
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (70+ words) WECT | TV6 Wilmington man, 20, charged with statutory rape, indecent liberties with child Oak Island serves up pickleball academy this summer Gov. Stein urges residents to prepare as hurricane season begins Woman facing child sex crime charges in Bladen County Man dies…...
Exit near Battleship closed due to crash
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (75+ words) WECT BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - An exit near the Battleship leading to US 421 is closed due to a motor vehicle crash, according to the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office. Motorists should expect delays in the area and seek alternate routes if possible....