1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (318+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) " Long-time residents of southeastern North Carolina will never forget December 1989, when a historic snowstorm transformed the coastal region into a winter wonderland. The storm system developed from Dec. 22 to 24, 36 years ago, creating the perfect recipe for heavy snow:…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (101+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Officials with the Wilmington Police Department (WPD) have shared details about reports of an active shooter at a Walmart on Wednesday morning. According to WPD, officers responded to a call about a possible active shooter at the Walmart…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (242+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. Wilmington small business owner Jessica Bichler filed for candidacy in N.C. Senate District 7, announcing her bid for a seat Democrats view as a key opportunity to break the Republican supermajority in 2026. District 7 encompasses most of New Hanover County and represents…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (87+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A woman was found inside a home with a gunshot wound on Friday, Dec. 12, according to the Wilmington Police Department (WPD). Officers responded to a 911 call at around 3:30 p.m. in the 600 block of Bladen Street. EMS personnel took the…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (169+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A woman is being held on a $1 million secured bond after an investigation into alleged child abuse led to her arrest. According to arrest warrants, Shanequa Vereen was arrested Monday, Dec. 1, and charged with felony child abuse resulting…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (119+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A planned stormwater pipe replacement for a street in the Soda Pop district has been delayed, according to officials with the city of Wilmington. The project to replace piping planned for the 900 block of Princess Street was originally…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (85+ words) A Wilmington man has been arrested for alleged sex crimes involving a 15-year-old, according to arre ... A Wilmington man has been arrested for alleged sex crimes involving a 15-year-old, according to arre Emergency crews respond to crash involving ambulance with…...

3+ week, 6+ hour ago  (88+ words) Wilmington Downtown Inc. has announced that one of the scheduled holiday drone shows has been canceled. According to the organization, the drone show scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 6, has been canceled ... WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Wilmington Downtown Inc. has announced that one of…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (307+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington City Council is preparing for a new era as three women will soon take the oath of office. For the first time, the Wilmington City Council will be majority women. Newly elected members JC Lyle, Cassidy…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (205+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Carolina Coast Conference has announced its all-conference selections for the 2025 high school football season. Following an undefeated regular season and conference championship, Hoggard High School swept the offensive player, defensive player and coach of the year awards....