2 days ago · WECT is where breaking news and severe weather comes first for New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, Bladen and Columbus counties.

3 days ago · WECT is where breaking news and severe weather comes first for New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, Bladen and Columbus counties.

WECT and the First Alert Weather Team keeps you updated on the latest weather for the Coastal Carolinas.

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4 days ago · A Burgaw man pleaded guilty Tuesday, Jan. 13, to felony death by vehicle and driving while impaired.

2 days ago · Your First Alert Forecast features mild 70s for Saturday with much colder weather for the new work and school week.

Frances Weller is a proud Wilmington native, award-winning journalist, and community advocate. She recently celebrated 40 years at WECT and is a leader of the most trusted news team in Southeastern …

A 19-year-old woman arrested on charges related to fentanyl distribution that resulted in a death appeared in court Wednesday, Jan. 14.

Aug 20, 2025 · WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department has arrested a man in connection to a gas explosion that occurred near New Centre Drive. 46-year-old Jason Lee Beach of …

2 days ago · Three years ago, doctors told Talley he might never walk again. On Friday night, he started at outside linebacker for North Brunswick, and celebrated a second-round win over Lee County. …