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Freeman Park undergoing intermittent closures during equipment repairs
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (65+ words) The Town of Carolina Beach has announced that Freeman Park will be experiencing intermittent closures on Friday. Freeman Park undergoing intermittent closures during equipment repairs Crash victim renews calls for accountability, stricter laws after driver accused of violating probation Three…...
TRAFFIC ALERT: Vehicle crash closes lane on NC-133 in Leland
8+ mon, 3+ day ago (77+ words) WECT TRAFFIC ALERT: Vehicle crash closes lane on NC-133 in Leland North Carolina reports fifth measles case, increase in flu deaths Electrical fire at Wilmington early childhood center prompts extended closure NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher to open location at…...
Oak Island Town Hall parking lot exit to close for drainage repair
6+ mon, 6+ day ago (121+ words) OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) - The town of Oak Island is closing the parking lot exit onto SE 46th Street behind town hall to repair a drainage basin, according to town officials. The exit will be closed all day Saturday, March 7 and possibly…...
Wrightsville Beach turn lane to close tonight for water main work
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (90+ words) WECT WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - The right-turn lane of eastbound Causeway Drive onto Waynick Boulevard will close on Tuesday, March 17, according to the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority. The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority will replace a valve in a water…...
Major General Joseph McNeil, member of the Greensboro four, has died
1+ year, 1+ week ago (384+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Family members have confirmed to WECT that Major General Joseph McNeil has died of Parkinson’s disease. “It’s just a great, a great loss,” Mark Wade, McNeil’s cousin, said. A Wilmington native, Major General McNeil and three others played…...
Part of Greenville Loop Road in Wilmington reopens following two-car crash
9+ mon, 22+ hour ago (95+ words) He allegedly set fire to and damaged multiple properties in Columbus County in December 2025 and January 2026. Free trolley service will connect all seven districts of downtown Wilmington during... Part of Greenville Loop Road in Wilmington reopens following two-car crash Castle…...
UNCW student beats cancer while earning degree with honors
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (831+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - February 4th is World Cancer Day. While it’s not a day of celebration, we honor the stories of those who have battled and overcome one of life’s greatest challenges. At just 35 years old, Courtney Brown was leading a seemingly…...