Brunswick Co. issues mandatory Stage 2 water restrictions due to extreme drought
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) – Brunswick County has moved to a Stage 2 mandatory water-conservation alert as extreme…
H2GO asks customers to reduce water use amid drought conditions
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) – Brunswick Regional Water and Sewer H2GO is asking customers to voluntarily reduce water…
Two dead dolphins found on Masonboro Island Reserve
MASONBORO ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) – Two dead dolphins were found on Masonboro Island Reserve on Wednesday, April 22,…
‘Very rare’ severe weather threat prompts statewide warning in North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. (WECT) – North Carolina officials are urging residents statewide to prepare for severe weather after the…
Novant renames neuroscience institute after Michael Jordan’s mom
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC) has renamed its neuroscience institute after…
Cameron Art Museum floating lantern ceremony postponed
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – The Cameron Art Museum (CAM) has postponed its annual floating lantern ceremony. A CAM…
New Wegovy pill offers weight loss alternative to injections
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – A new weight loss option is now available for people seeking alternatives to weekly…
Chemical company pleads guilty to dumping pollutants in Cape Fear River
NEW BERN, N.C. — American Distillation Inc. (ADI) pleaded guilty to knowingly polluting the Cape Fear River with…
Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper files candidacy for United States Senate
RALEIGH, N.C. (WECT) – Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has filed paperwork to run for the United…
NCWorks hosting veterans resource and hiring event
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – NCWorks will be hosting its semi-annual ‘Jobtoberfest’ event next week. According to event organizers,…
Holden Beach Turtle Watch shares 37th season turtle statistics
HOLDEN BEACH, N.C. (WECT) – The Holden Beach Turtle Watch (HBTW) has concluded its 37th season and, with…
NC Wildlife Resources Commission warns residents of seasonal rise in black bear sightings
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is advising residents to watch out for black…