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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The New Hanover County School Board voted Tuesday on how it will fully fund preschool in 2025-26, nearly a month after county commissioners approved a budget that cut nearly ...

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.

The event will be held at the Hampton Inn, located at 124 Old Eastwood Road in Wilmington, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The UNCW Board of Trustees will host a special meeting on July 11. According to the agenda, the ...