A National Weather Service alert warning of increased shark activity at Carolina Beach caused confusion after local Ocean Rescue said they never reported unusual sightings.

According to court documents, 22-year-old Triston Spencer approached police and said he “dry fired” the gun thinking it was ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) arrested a man for alleged drug charges after police found ...

Amy Beatty, the Director of the Wilmington Parks and Recreation, says the upgrades reflect the growing needs of the community ...

The Area Agency on Aging, Coastal Horizons and the New Hanover County Community Justice Center and Sheriff’s Department had the opportunity to mention different programs and steps they take to keep ...

Gray Media, Inc., the parent company of WECT news, is taking part in a relief effort for those impacted by floods in Texas.

The Bladen County animal shelter has announced that their dog kennels are now full. The shelter is open at 1 p.m. on Tuesday ...

The Warsaw Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying three suspects involved in a multi-county larceny ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) is investigating a shooting that left one man injured on ...

A series of new laws going into effect this year, allows car insurance companies to raise their rates and by October no one will be exempt.

Presentations will be held discussing farming initiatives, available funding and health and nutrition efforts.

The moratorium does not apply to commercial driver licenses, or any licenses that are suspended, revoked, or cancelled.