Updated: 4 hours ago
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Wilmington police have located 15-year-old Kristina Colsch, who was previously reported missing.
Updated: 4 hours ago
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The scholarship is named in honor of Carly Rae Baron, who attended Ashley High and sadly lost her life in a fatal shooting in October 2020.
Updated: 9 hours ago
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Residents will have minor delays and should not drive through wet paint.
Updated: 9 hours ago
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The budget includes a half-cent property tax decrease, meaning the county will have a rate of 45 cents in the coming fiscal year.
Updated: 10 hours ago
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Paquette was also the 2023 recipient of the K-12 Innovation in Education Award.
Updated: 13 hours ago
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“At Ogden Park, staff found the glass block in the men’s restroom near the playground smashed,” states a social media post from New Hanover County Parks and Gardens.
Updated: 14 hours ago
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The intersection had been temporarily closed due to a crash involving a utility pole.
Updated: 14 hours ago
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The proposed financing for the $70 million Thermo Fisher building purchase in Wilmington is set to be reviewed by the Local Government Commission on Tuesday, June 6.
Updated: 14 hours ago
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On Tuesday and Wednesday, the university plans to sound the sirens in short bursts with a “growling” noise and/or with messaging from the sirens. On Thursday, the school has a full-volume test set for noon.
Updated: 15 hours ago
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The Wilmington Fire Department is accepting applications for its 2024 Recruit Academy from now until July 9.
Updated: 15 hours ago
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The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest on June 4, after a man allegedly assaulted and threatened to kill another person.
Updated: 15 hours ago
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The event will support the society’s goal to establish a pet food pantry in Pender County.
Updated: 16 hours ago
|By WECT Staff
Feline Matchmakers and Freedom Bridge Animal Rescue will be present with dogs and cats available for adoption.
Updated: 17 hours ago
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Big Something is a six-person rock band from North Carolina featuring Ben Vinograd, Casey Cranford, Matt Laird, Jesse Hensley, Josh Kagel and Nick MacDaniels.
Updated: 17 hours ago
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Residents in southeastern North Carolina have the opportunity to give blood at two upcoming drives.
Updated: 18 hours ago
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“Do not make any donations to CBFD over the phone. And please remember that CBFD does not conduct any fundraising via phone, email, text, or mail.”
Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 10:54 PM EDT
|By WECT Staff
Ashley was able to tie the game up 2-all after falling behind in the start, but Ardrey Kell snatched away victory by 3-2.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 9:20 PM EDT
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Anyone who has information should call 910-371-1100. Tips can be submitted anonymously.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 5:15 PM EDT
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On Friday, June 2, Pender County Schools announced that Brian Allen is moving from principal at Surf City Elementary to principal at Burgaw Middle School.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 3:45 PM EDT
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She was given a $2,500 unsecured bond.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 3:45 PM EDT
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“We are happy to report the kitten was doing fine!” a post from the EFD states.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 1:09 PM EDT
|By WECT Staff
On Friday, June 2, Gov. Roy Cooper signed a bill concerning shark fishing and a bill letting cities make rules to remove abandoned boats.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 12:11 PM EDT
|By WECT Staff
A replica of the Nao Trinidad has returned to downtown Wilmington for public tours from Saturday, June 3, to Sunday, June 11.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 11:56 AM EDT
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“The sand cat is one of the world’s smallest feline species, weighing from four to eight pounds and measuring, on average, 20 inches long."
Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 11:32 AM EDT
|By WECT Staff
The initiative is running from June 1 through August 26, offering a variety of programs and discussions tied to the selected book titles for each age group.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 11:06 AM EDT
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The event will run from 9 a.m. to noon at the Surd City Community Center Public Fishing Area.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 11:00 AM EDT
|By WECT Staff
“Crews arrived and found occupants still in their vehicles upside down being help by their seatbelts," an announcement from the Bolivia Fire Department states.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 10:35 AM EDT
|By WECT Staff
Beginning Tuesday, June 13, mobile outreach visits will be held during the second full week of each month.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 10:14 AM EDT
|By WECT Staff
The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office announced that three people are wanted for drug charges on Friday, June 2.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 6:53 AM EDT
|By WECT Staff
Echo is very sweet and easy going. He enjoys seafood-flavored dental treats and is polydactyl, meaning that he has an extra toe on each of his paws.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 6:32 AM EDT
|By WECT Staff
Wilmington police have located 35-year-old Karen Jill Decatur.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 11:52 PM EDT
|By WECT Staff
The UNCW Seahawks, fresh off winning the CAA baseball tournament championship, will meet the Duke Blue Devils at 1:00 p.m. Friday in the opening game of the NCAA baseball tournament regional at Springs Brooks Stadium.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 6:51 PM EDT
|By WECT Staff
Southeastern North Carolina is currently not under a pending threat from a tropical storm, but experts warn that early preparations make a big difference when a storm hits.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 5:28 PM EDT
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“Well, I am very excited to be here because I’m from Minnesota. I’ve made this trip for 40-some years. Never from point A to point B nonstop so this is a wonderful day,” said passenger Greg Stier.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 12:38 PM EDT
|By WECT Staff
The Browntown Community in Hampstead is set to host an outdoor gospel concert on Saturday, June 3,from 5 to 7 p.m.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 12:01 PM EDT
|By WECT Staff
The act is heading to the Senate for vote ahead of Monday’s deadline.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 11:46 AM EDT
|By WECT Staff
Eden Village is a tiny home community that provides housing for people with disabilities who are chronically homeless.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 11:34 AM EDT
|By WECT Staff
Shows will be held on Thursdays in the “Downtown Alley” from 6 to 8 p.m.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 11:31 AM EDT
|By WECT Staff
The school will also be closed on Friday.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 11:10 AM EDT
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APPROVE says that $3 million in new funding was supported by Cofounders Capital, Live Oak Ventures and VentureSouth.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 10:44 AM EDT
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The Baron Family and the Alex Highsmith Family Foundation is awarding $13,000 from the 2023 fund.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 10:37 AM EDT
|By WECT Staff
Sunset Beach Fire Department crews responded to the scene of a collision at Seaside and Old Georgetown roads on Thursday, June 1, at around 10 a.m.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 10:30 AM EDT
|By WECT Staff
Beginning June 7, every Wednesday through the end of August will feature shows at Sunset Beach Town Park
Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 8:30 AM EDT
|By WECT Staff
The use of immunotherapy may prove successful for some patients, and combining this new practice with traditional treatments has shown a lot of promise.
Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 10:26 PM EDT
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The event featured a documentary ‘Sextortion: The Hidden Pandemic’, which was screened at DREAMS of Wilmington.
Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 8:46 PM EDT
|By WECT Staff
Webb has been charged with one count of first-degree sexual exploitation of a minor, three counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor, and five counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor.
Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 6:31 PM EDT
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The Pender County Board of Education announced that it has approved new principals for Surf City Elementary School and Surf City Middle School.
Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 6:17 PM EDT
|By WECT Staff
According to a school representative, the truck damaged a number of computers and some equipment in the media center.
Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 6:01 PM EDT
|By WECT Staff
According to PCSO, MacKenzie was identified by the victims of several events that occurred at the grocery store.
Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 4:51 PM EDT
|By WECT Staff
Whitesell also says most of the patients she sees that receive damage to their eyes during the summer are people who do yard work or woodworking outside.