Dec 31, 2024 · COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The community is mourning the loss of Master Trooper Anthony Godwin. According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, Godwin died while off duty on December 31, 2024.

Jan 22, 2025 · WECT is where breaking news and severe weather comes first for New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, Bladen and Columbus counties.

Dec 30, 2024 · WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Thousands of port workers may go on strike again as we head into the new year. On January 15, a temporary deal expires between the International Longshoremen’s Association and United States Maritime Alliance, which has the potential to impact ports around the country.. The tentative agreement was made after a three-day port strike in October made its way up the Gulf ...

Dec 30, 2024 · SUPPLY, N.C. (WECT) - Brunswick County fire crews extinguished a house fire early Monday. The Bolivia Fire Department assisted the Supply Fire Department to quickly put out the fire.

Dec 31, 2024 · From affordable housing to public safety and preserving green space in our area, Wilmington City Council members and New Hanover County Commissioners have many issues top of mind going into 2025.

Dec 31, 2024 · WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A new year brings new goals and resolutions for many. That includes city and county leaders here in Southeastern North Carolina. From affordable housing to public safety and preserving green space in our area, Wilmington City Council members and New Hanover County ...

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Dec 30, 2024 · WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - How much drivers pay for car insurance is about to change. Senate Bill 452 goes into effect on Jan. 1 and with it comes changes to liability insurance coverage. The biggest change is that minimum liability is increasing, with those baselines going up from $30,000 to $50,000 per person and $60,000 to $100,000 per accident.

Jan 21, 2025 · School districts in Southeastern North Carolina are starting to share their plans for this week’s winter storm.

Dec 30, 2024 · COLUMBUS COUNTY N.C. (WECT) - A man pled guilty to charges involving illegally possessing a firearm after trying to hide from police in a ditch.