1+ day, 9+ 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…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (220+ words) River to Sea Bike Ride returning to Wilmington this spring'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…...

1+ week, 3+ 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…...

1+ week, 3+ 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…...

1+ week, 4+ 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…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (200+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Access of Wilmington is scheduled to host its 13th annual Miracles in Motion 5K 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 race....

2+ week, 9+ hour 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…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (117+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Over 130 cast and crew members will be at a Market Street hotel next week to film for the new TV series "RJ Decker." The RJ Decker production team received a city filming permit to shoot at The Suites…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (261+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A 60-year-old Wilmington man was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison after pleading guilty to 16 counts of habitual larceny from retail stores across the city. Leon Ross Jr. pleaded guilty last week to charges stemming from thefts…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (177+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The City of Wilmington has announced steps to protect sensitive communications following reports of cyberattacks targeting local governments in the region. The city will conduct a security review of its media mailbox system, which provides external access to…...