4 days ago · WECT is where breaking news and severe weather comes first for New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, Bladen and Columbus counties.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - After official highs of a toasty 79 Tuesday and a cooler 65 Wednesday, temperatures are ripe for a rebound: expect mainly upper 60s and 70s Thursday through Saturday. Southwest breezes will aid in this growth; they may also usher in periodic clouds and misty sea fog banks.

3 days ago · WECT is where breaking news and severe weather comes first for New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, Bladen and Columbus counties.

Dec 3, 2024 · PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A man is in custody following a crash that took the life of a pedestrian early Sunday morning. According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, 18-year-old Ethan Zander Melton was headed west on NC 210 near I-40 in Rocky Point when he struck two pedestrians.

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.

Sep 24, 2024 · CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - On Tuesday, Sept. 24, the Carolina Beach Town Council discussed its storm recovery after the substantial rain and flooding that took place the previous week.

Sep 17, 2024 · WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Monday’s impactful storm system has lifted north of the Cape Fear Region, so your First Alert Forecast is more settled in the short term.

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Oct 11, 2024 · LELAND, N.C. (WECT) - Weeks after Potential Tropical Cyclone 8 flooded parts of Brunswick County, many families say they are still waiting for help. With so much attention being placed on the victims of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, they say they’re worried that people in the Cape Fear will be forgotten about.

Nov 21, 2024 · Williams’ comments came a day after community members came out to support the police chief during a city council meeting. The New Hanover County NAACP president told WECT on Tuesday night they hope “unwarranted claims” against the integrity of Williams’ leadership will soon end.