WECT News

More than bike repairs: Special Pedals fuels opportunity for neurodiverse workers in Wilmington Special Pedals’ mission goes beyond repairing and selling bikes. The organization provides job training and opportunities for neuro-diverse workers.

More than bike repairs: Special Pedals fuels opportunity for neurodiverse workers in Wilmington #NCnews

Wilmington police investigate stabbing on Corbett Street The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) responded to the 1200 block of Corbett Street on Wednesday afternoon around 2:20 p.m.

Wilmington police investigate stabbing on Corbett Street #NCnews

Skywatch Bird Rescue takes in first owls of baby bird season Skywatch Bird Rescue, based in Castle Hayne, took in a fledgling Great Horned Owl and a newborn Great Horned Owl within the past week.

Skywatch Bird Rescue takes in first owls of baby bird season #NCnews

Special Forces candidates to train across 24 North Carolina counties in late March Special Forces candidates from the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School will conduct a large-scale training exercise across parts of North and South Carolina beginning later this month.

Special Forces candidates to train across 24 North Carolina counties in late March #NCnews

ILM hosting free trial airport experience for families with autism Registration has opened for Autism Takes Flight at the Wilmington International Airport.

ILM hosting free trial airport experience for families with autism #NCnews

Two arrested after K9 alerts to drugs during Wilmington traffic stop Two people were arrested after a police K9 alerted to narcotics during a traffic stop on Carolina Beach Road, according to the Wilmington Police Department (WPD).

Two arrested after K9 alerts to drugs during Wilmington traffic stop #NCnews

Bomb squad responds to stinger missile training device found in yard The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad responded Tuesday to a call after a stinger missile targeting trainer was found in someone’s yard on Ballast Drive.

Bomb squad responds to stinger missile training device found in yard #NCnews

North Carolina flu deaths top 300 The Department of Health and Human Services says that’s four more deaths than reported last week across the state.

North Carolina flu deaths top 300 #NCnews

New historic marker in Brunswick County to honor participants of the American Revolution The marker honors all individuals who supported America’s fight for independence between 1775 and 1783.

New historic marker in Brunswick County to honor participants of the American Revolution #NCnews

Whiteville police investigating homicide The Whiteville Police Department is investigating a homicide after a woman died on Wednesday.

Whiteville police investigating homicide #NCnews

New Hanover County hosts ‘Brewing Budgets’ event to gather public input New Hanover County is hosting public budget outreach events, giving residents a chance to sit down with the county budget team and ask questions about how county money is spent.

New Hanover County hosts ‘Brewing Budgets’ event to gather public input #NCnews

BCC inviting community to job fair next month The free event will feature over 50 employers from Brunswick County and surrounding areas in various industries.

BCC inviting community to job fair next month #Community

CFCC hosting part-time career fair Attendees will have an opportunity to meet with local employers offering part-time jobs.

CFCC hosting part-time career fair #Community

Pender County hosting hazard resilience workshops Pender County will be hosting two hazard resilience workshops this month.

Pender County hosting hazard resilience workshops #Community

DOJ settlement with Live Nation draws skepticism from concertgoers, state attorneys general The proposed settlement would allow up to 50% of tickets at Live Nation amphitheaters to be sold through any ticketing marketplace, with service fees capped at 15%. It would also require Live Nation to sell off 13 venues and establish a $280 million settlement fund.

DOJ settlement with Live Nation draws skepticism from concertgoers, state attorneys general #NCnews

Wilmington man sentenced to up to 10 years on drug, robbery charges Tobias Van Cooley Jr. was convicted on offenses spanning four months in 2025.

Wilmington man sentenced to up to 10 years on drug, robbery charges #NCnews

Pender County educator named to NC Blue Ribbon Commission on Public Education A Pender County Schools educator has been appointed to North Carolina’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Public Education.

Pender County educator named to NC Blue Ribbon Commission on Public Education #NCnews

Wallace man charged after parking deck shooting in downtown Wilmington A Wallace man has been charged in connection with a shooting inside a downtown Wilmington parking deck early Sunday morning, according to the Wilmington Police Department (WPD).

Wallace man charged after parking deck shooting in downtown Wilmington #NCnews

New video shows moments before deadly officer-involved shooting in Wilmington parking garage Police say officers at the time were searching for a suspect in a separate shooting and that Espinoza-Sierra matched the description.

New video shows moments before deadly officer-involved shooting in Wilmington parking garage #NCnews

New Hanover County Board of Education member says he’s switching political parties David Perry, who won election to the New Hanover County Board of Education in 2024 as a Republican candidate, says he is now going to switch to the Libertarian party.

New Hanover County Board of Education member says he’s switching political parties #NCnews

WECT INVESTIGATES: What’s really in Leland’s $470K travel budget? The Town of Leland’s proposed budget for the coming year includes nearly $470,000 in a line item labeled "travel/meetings/schools/dues."

WECT INVESTIGATES: What’s really in Leland’s $470K travel budget? #NCnews

Otter pups set for first swim in public habitat at NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher Three Asian small-clawed otter pups at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are set to enter the public habitat pool for the first time.

Otter pups set for first swim in public habitat at NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher #NCnews

INTERVIEW: Work on Wilmington seeks volunteers for 20th annual service event Projects include landscaping, mulching, painting, light building and fence and trellis repair.

INTERVIEW: Work on Wilmington seeks volunteers for 20th annual service event #NCnews

DOJ approves $175M in Camp Lejeune settlements over three weeks The DOJ has paid more than $421 million in 649 Elective Option settlements to compensate service members exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune since Jan. 20 2025.

DOJ approves $175M in Camp Lejeune settlements over three weeks #NCnews

INTERVIEW: Azalea Festival Spring Fashion Show returns this weekend The Azalea Festival Spring Fashion Show is back this weekend at Lumina on Wrightsville Beach.

INTERVIEW: Azalea Festival Spring Fashion Show returns this weekend #Community

Here’s how North Carolinians can weigh in on proposed ‘forever chemical’ rules The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission will hold three public hearings in April on proposed rules to monitor and reduce three PFAS compounds in wastewater discharged into the state’s surface waters.

Here’s how North Carolinians can weigh in on proposed ‘forever chemical’ rules #NCnews

‘From China to Appalachia’ comes to UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium this April UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium will host From China to Appalachia, a cross-cultural musical performance, this April.

‘From China to Appalachia’ comes to UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium this April #Community

Carolina Panthers, Samaritan’s Feet gives free shoes to New Hanover County students Local high school football players, flag football athletes, and cheerleaders volunteered at both events, helping fit students with their new shoes.

Carolina Panthers, Samaritan’s Feet gives free shoes to New Hanover County students #NCnews

Hoggard High School boys, girls basketball teams headed to state championship Hoggard High School’s boys and girls basketball teams are headed to the state championship.

Hoggard High School boys, girls basketball teams headed to state championship #NCnews

City of Wilmington warns planning applicants of permit fee scam emails The City of Wilmington is alerting residents who recently submitted planning permit applications to scam emails targeting Development and Permitting Services applicants.

City of Wilmington warns planning applicants of permit fee scam emails #NCnews