Editor’s Note: No photo is available of McNichol at the time of publication. BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) – A former Brunswick County sheriff’s deputy has been indicted on charges in connection with ...

BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) – A Bladen County woman is facing a felony charge after authorities say her newborn tested positive for various drugs. According to the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) ...

Despite a number of fascinating storylines, much of the discussion during the 2026 Major League Baseball regular season was dominated by upcoming labor negotiations with the expiration of the ...

Pieces of King Henry VIII’s long-lost castle were recently found in a somewhat unexpected location: another English castle. The discovery by researcher Christopher Moore was recently announced by the ...

The live stream above features continuous WECT coverage and affiliated content. It may not reflect the article below. BALD HEAD ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) – Authorities searching for a 40-year-old Harnett ...

PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) – A crash has closed the right lane of US-17 southbound at Sidbury Road in Pender County, south of Hampstead, according to DriveNC. Details regarding any injuries and the ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – A new $16 million competition pool is coming to Wilmington, expanding the Nir Family YMCA to host major long- and short-course swimming events. The 50-meter pool project was ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – State health officials have launched a new tracking dashboard as North Carolina cyclosporiasis cases top 700. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has ...

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) – North Lumina Avenue and North Ridge Lane have reopened after a fire destroyed a home in Wrightsville Beach Thursday. Charred walls, a burnt sofa and debris are all ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – An AI advertisement is at the center of a dispute between the two candidates running for a state senate seat. Democrat Jessica Bichler has sent a cease and desist letter to ...

President Donald Trump’s approval rating is struggling. Voters are miserable about prices. Democrats have an enthusiasm advantage. If you’re a Democrat, there is a lot to like. If you’re a Republican, ...

The battle over Americans’ clocks reemerged in an unlikely way over the weekend, with President Donald Trump picking a fight with one of his top allies over the issue. There have been many fights in ...