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Wilmington Sharks hunt for second CPL title in three years
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (90+ words) WECT | TV6 Wilmington Sharks hunt for second CPL title in three years Luke Kuechly’s game film study, preparation helped shape Panthers linebacker’s Hall of Fame career Mets rookie Jefry Yan has viral high-flying celebration after striking out his 1st MLB batter Notre…...
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…...
‘Americans are a resilient bunch’: Battleship NC hosts 62nd annual Memorial Day ceremony
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (70+ words) WECT | TV6 ‘Americans are a resilient bunch’: Battleship NC hosts 62nd annual Memorial Day ceremony Judge allows motion to dismiss DWI charges against Southport alderman VIDEO: Firefighters battle house fire in Kings Grant area Three area high school teams compete for state…...
UNC Health plans new community hospital in Wilmington
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (73+ words) WECT | TV6 UNC Health plans new community hospital in Wilmington National Weather Service confirms EF-1 tornado in Delco Saturday Trial set to begin for two suspects in Tru Colors double murder case Car fire reported on Highway 17 near Leland Wilmington VA…...
Battleship North Carolina to host Armed Forces Day musical salute
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (178+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Friends of the Battleship North Carolina will host “A Musical Salute to America’s Armed Forces” aboard the Battleship North Carolina. The Armed Forces Day concert will be held on the ship’s fantail overlooking the Cape Fear River....
New Hanover County Schools approves $333 million proposed budget
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (343+ words) NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The New Hanover County Schools Board of Education approved a proposed budget for the upcoming school year with a $333 million price tag. At a meeting on Tuesday, May 5, the board members voted 6-1 to approve the proposed…...
Gov. Stein announces law enforcement investments at NC sheriffs’ conference
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (114+ words) WECT Gov. Stein announces law enforcement investments at NC sheriffs’ conference Donate Life Month reminds families that organ donation changes lives Concrete spill impacting traffic on U.S. 17 in Brunswick County TRAFFIC ALERT: CFPUA water main repairs impacting traffic on Kerr…...
NC Senate bill mirrors Pender County vote to suspend 2026 property tax revaluations
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (564+ words) PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Senate Leader Phil Berger filed legislation Tuesday to halt all property tax revaluation changes in North Carolina counties for 2026, a move that could resolve Pender County’s property tax dispute and affect property owners statewide. Senate Bill 889 would…...
Governor Stein speaks at Wrightsville Beach sheriffs conference
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (54+ words) WECT | TV6 Governor Stein speaks at Wrightsville Beach sheriffs conference Alleged scam suspect arrested at Charlotte Douglas International Airport Food Truck Rodeo returns to Ogden Park this weekend One person hospitalized after shooting on S. 7th Street Southport man charged with indecent liberties…...