1+ hour, 32+ min ago   (75+ words) 19-year-old woman charged in fentanyl death appears in court'WECT 19-year-old woman charged in fentanyl death appears in court 19-year-old charged with death by distribution after fentanyl overdose in New Hanover Co. Hampstead Kiwanis Park playground section to close for equipment…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (204+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A Burgaw man pleaded guilty Tuesday, Jan. 13, to felony death by vehicle and driving while impaired in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist in April 2025. David Allen Neely, 68, was sentenced to a minimum of…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (172+ words) NAKINA, N.C. (WECT) - The Columbus County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) arrested two men and seized five illegal gaming machines during a raid at a Nakina convenience store on Thursday, Jan. 8. CCSO said detectives executed a search warrant at Shop and Save Convenience…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (73+ words) Crowd gathers in Wilmington for vigil after ICE agent kills woman in Minneapolis'WECT Crowd gathers in Wilmington for vigil after ICE agent kills woman in Minneapolis Free dental clinic to be held in Bladen County Portion of Topsail Beach experiencing…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago   (153+ words) LELAND, N.C. (WECT) - The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) arrested a man on multiple drug trafficking charges Tuesday following community reports. Norman Jamar Dixon was taken into custody on Wednesday, Jan. 7, without incident, on outstanding felony warrants, according to the BCSO....

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (77+ words) Three arrested on fentanyl trafficking charges after Southport traffic stop'WECT Three arrested on fentanyl trafficking charges after Southport traffic stop North Carolina travelers without REAL ID face $45 fee starting February 1 Fort Fisher to mark 161st anniversary of Civil War capture with…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago   (465+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - We've given you the stories, arrest after arrest for human trafficking charges made right here in Southeastern North Carolina. Still, you may not realize the problem is only getting worse. Human trafficking cases continue to rise, with one…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago   (66+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The New Hanover County Courthouse has been cleared after a reported bomb threat Thursday morning. The New Hanover County Sheriff's Office said the bomb squad cleared the building and lifted evacuations. Authorities said the report came in at…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (55+ words) Kidnapping suspect restrained in court, ordered to undergo mental evaluation'WECT Kidnapping suspect restrained in court, ordered to undergo mental evaluation Endowment opens spring cycle for community grants program NHC school board plans to advance exceptional children funding request Crews conducting…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (74+ words) Man arrested for breaking into Novant Health medical facility, stealing items'WECT Man arrested for breaking into Novant Health medical facility, stealing items NEW DETAILS: Man charged with kidnapping 7-year-old in downtown Wilmington Own Your Own winner opens Patty's Place in…...