45+ min ago  (55+ words) TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash involving two vehicles on Shipyard Boulevard closes lane'WECT WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A crash involving two cars is impacting traffic on Shipyard Boulevard. WECT crews captured video of the crash that has closed down one lane on Shipyard Boulevard…...

1+ hour, 36+ min ago  (150+ words) WHITEVILLE, N.C. (WECT) - The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has awarded a $1.8 million contract to replace an intersection in Whiteville with a roundabout. The new roundabout will be built south of downtown Whiteville, at the intersection of Lee and Franklin streets. These…...

2+ hour, 14+ min ago  (38+ words) Photos of alleged Carolina Beach Road shooting suspect'WECT Fire crews respond to fire at abandoned home in Kelly Brush fire destroys shed, burns nearly 25 acres in Navassa Crews respond to late night single-car crash near Riegelwood...

2+ hour, 53+ min ago  (125+ words) Avelo Airlines extends flight schedule at ILM'WECT WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Avelo Airlines announced it will be extending its flight schedule at Wilmington International Airport (ILM) through the fall. According to Avelo, the airline has extended its schedule through Nov. 17, 2026, serving the following…...

3+ hour, 39+ min ago  (170+ words) CFCC to host career discovery night on Graphic Design program'WECT WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) will host a Career Discovery Night next month, focusing on the Graphic Design program. According to CFCC, attendees will have the opportunity to…...

4+ hour, 43+ min ago  (87+ words) Hydrant flow testing scheduled for Surf City'WECT SURF CITY, N.C. (WECT) - The Town of Surf City Fire Department will be conducting hydrant flow testing this week. According to the town, the testing will take place on Thursday, Feb. 26, along Highway 17 from…...

5+ hour, 23+ min ago  (152+ words) NORTH CAROLINA (WECT) - Residents experiencing illness may want to reach for allergy medication instead of cold or flu remedies. Pollen season in North Carolina has begun and runs through the end of May. During this time, juniper, associated with cedar…...

12+ hour, 5+ min ago  (58+ words) Jury seated in Elizabeth Craver trial after two days of selection'WECT Jury seated in Elizabeth Craver trial after two days of selection CFCC to host career discovery night on Graphic Design program State objection puts future of Wilmington Harbor deepening…...

14+ hour, 31+ min ago  (439+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The New Hanover County 911 center is temporarily empty as dispatchers work from backup locations during a multi-week renovation and technology upgrade. 911 Director Hope Downs said dispatchers have been moved to the Emergency Operations Center and another location while…...

16+ hour, 44+ min ago  (85+ words) The Department of Justice has received 166 complaints from customers since January, alleging approximately $750,000 in total financial loss. Of the complaints filed with the Department of Justice: Jackson filed an over 20-page complaint seeking a preliminary injunction, a permanent injunction, restitution…...