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ACCESS of Wilmington to host 2nd annual ‘Sounds of Freedom’ concert
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (68+ words) WECT ACCESS of Wilmington to host 2nd annual ‘Sounds of Freedom’ concert Annual Surf Dog Experience brings canine surfers to Carolina Beach Carolina Beach amusement rides could leave boardwalk next summer Most states prompt schools to teach about 9/11, but the details…...
Pender County Board of Commissioners tables Beth Burns’ interim appointment
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (80+ words) WECT Pender County Board of Commissioners tables Beth Burns’ interim appointment Mail-in voting starts Friday in North Carolina: What you need to know NCGOP issues ruling after Pender County commissioner appointment challenged Meta to pay historic $17B, force sweeping teen safety…...
First Alert Forecast: stressful summer heat at home, tropical activity takes a break
1+ week, 3+ day ago (102+ words) WECT WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Wednesday to Saturday are First Alert Weather Days for near record high temps in the 90s and stressful 105+ feels likes. Rest. Hydrate. Be neighborly. Will the heat wave end with a bang? Thunderstorm chances increase to 50 to 60% Saturday…...
Jury delivers guilty verdict in retrial of 1991 Whiteville double murder
1+ week, 4+ day ago (92+ words) WECT Jury delivers guilty verdict in retrial of 1991 Whiteville double murder Behind-the-scenes look at Wilmington International Airport’s multimillion-dollar expansion Brunswick Co. Sheriff’s Office employee resigns amid investigation into Flock system misuse Witness testimony begins in trial of man accused of…...
Expect delays: Overnight utility inspections to narrow major Wilmington routes
2+ week, 5+ day ago (58+ words) WECT Expect delays: Overnight utility inspections to narrow major Wilmington routes Partial road collapse in Murrayville could delay school bus routes 16th Street crash sends moped driver to hospital One lane closed after crash on S. 17th Street Boat and trailer block westbound…...
Pender County reports $3.67 million collected for child support
2+ week, 5+ day ago (61+ words) WECT | TV6 Pender County reports $3.67 million collected for child support Public hearing set on proposed flood ordinance changes in Boiling Springs Lake Wilmington Fire Department declared winner of Battle of the Badges Pender High School car show returns for second year…...
Your First Alert Forecast from Thu. morning, Aug. 20, 2026
3+ week, 2+ day ago (72+ words) WECT | TV6 Your First Alert Forecast from Thu. morning, Aug. 20, 2026 Your First Alert Forecast for Wed. evening Aug. 19, 2026 Your First Alert Forecast from Wed. morning, Aug. 19, 2026 Your First Alert Forecast from Tue Evening Aug. 18,2026 Your First Alert Forecast from Tue. morning,…...
Wilmington City Council to weigh more than $8.3M in housing and infrastructure spending
4+ week, 1+ day ago (210+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington City Council will decide Tuesday on several major infrastructure and housing proposals, including a $1.5 million contribution to construct 86 affordable housing units and more than $6.8 million in local road improvement contracts The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday,…...
TRAFFIC ALERT: Cape Fear Memorial Bridge repair work causing traffic delays
1+ mon, 14+ hour ago (111+ words) WECT | TV6 BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Repair work on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge is causing delays in Brunswick County Wednesday. According to NCDOT, the right lane on U.S. 17 North is closed as crews repair a part of the bridge deck. The work…...
Your First Alert Forecast from Sun morning Aug. 9, 2026
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (62+ words) WECT | TV6 Your First Alert Forecast from Sun morning Aug. 9, 2026 Your First Alert Forecast for Sat. evening Aug. 8, 2026 Your First Alert Forecast for Fri. evening Aug. 7, 2026 Heat index explained: the many ways to a stressful 105 Heat lightning isn't real — what you're…...