8+ hour, 4+ min ago  (47+ words) WECT County leader calls for increased law enforcement presence in downtown Wilmington amid crime concern North Carolina invests $5. 7 million in substance use services Drought conditions impact North Carolina farmers, could raise grocery prices...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (181+ words) WILMINGTON, N. C. (WECT) - A Wilmington woman faces felony charges after a stabbing early Sunday morning in downtown Wilmington. Jazya Muldrow-Green, 20, was arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury. Officers responded to reports…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (254+ words) WILMINGTON, N. C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Jewish Film Festival will screen seven films at Thalian Hall Main Stage starting this April. The festival opens April 12 at 7 p. m. with "Against the Wind," a documentary about antisemitism featuring former neo-Nazi leaders. A Q&A with…...

6+ day, 14+ hour ago  (109+ words) WILMINGTON, N. C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) will host its first-ever drone demonstration event at the department. Attendees will learn how drones are used in public safety, watch live drone demonstrations and meet officers and drone operators. Attendees can also…...

1+ week, 20+ hour ago  (220+ words) WECT WILMINGTON, N. C. (WECT) - Registration is now open for the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO) River to Sea Bike Ride and Expo event. The River to Sea Expo is scheduled for Friday, May 1, and the 36th annual River to Sea…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (187+ words) The Wilson Center has announced two summer concerts featuring Graham Nash, a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and the alternative rock band Pixies. One of the premier jobs in all of. .. Wilmington leaders halt discussion on replacing…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (213+ words) WILMINGTON, N. C. (WECT) - A Wilmington-made short film is premiering online Wednesday, giving viewers worldwide their first chance to watch the project. "The Hermit of Cape Fear" will have its. .. WILMINGTON, N. C. (WECT) - A Wilmington-made short film is premiering online Wednesday, giving viewers…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (144+ words) WILMINGTON, N. C. (WECT) - One person died and another was injured in a shooting Monday afternoon. Officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 200 block of Sunn Aire Court just before 3: 30 p. m. , according to the Wilmington Police Department (WPD). One person died…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (200+ words) WILMINGTON, N. C. (WECT) - Access of Wilmington is scheduled to host its 13th annual Miracles in Motion 5 K and Family Fun Run this April. Paula Crozier, executive director of Access of Wilmington, joined WECT in the studio on Monday, March 23, to discuss the…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (277+ words) WILMINGTON, N. C. (WECT) - The Battleship North Carolina received a new marker honoring forgotten patriots of the Revolutionary War. The Daughters of the American Revolution dedicated an America 250 Patriot Marker at the battleship. The marker is part of a nationwide effort to…...