Sometimes overconfidence in their skill level and not knowing the rip current, not knowing the tide, not being familiar with the area can be very dangerous,” said head coach of the UNCW Swim and Dive ...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A man is arrested and charged for alleged sex crimes involving a 12-year-old. According to ...

Six teams will face off to raise money for Families First, an organization that supports victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Brad Briner may have gone from the world of high finance to politics. But as North Carolina's State Treasurer, investments ...

SUNSET BEACH, N.C. (WECT) -An 8-foot alligator made its way to the beach on Sunset Beach on Thursday. The Sunset Beach Police ...

Williams is retiring as Wilmington Police Chief on June 27 after serving 35 years with the Wilmington Police Department.

The New Hanover County Commission for Women is reaching out for feedback on the needs and issues important to women in 2025 ...

Commander Gerald Decker said that the award is important to the members of the Post who support veterans in the North ...

Investigators removing debris from Leland home explosion as they continue to figure out the cause LELAND, N.C. (WECT) -Over a month after a home exploded in the Magnolia Greens neighborhood in Leland, ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A driver has been cited for a crash that happened at a busy Wilmington intersection that left a ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - T-Mobile users are experiencing issues with the Text 2 Pay system, according to Wrightsville Beach. In a Facebook post, the town announced that they were made aware of the ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority will be closing Grace Street overnight for sewer main and ...