WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The 21st annual NC Black Film Festival is set to take place in Wilmington from May 16 to 19. Ahead of the festival on Wednesday, May 15, the Wu-Tang Wednesday Kickoff Party was held at Waterline Brewing Co. from 5 to 8 p.m. The event consisted of a DJ playing classic Wu-tang songs, and the music selection a set up for ...WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Power has been restored for the majority of southeastern North Carolina after over 5,000 customers lost power as a storm passed through the area on Sunday, Dec. 17. According to the Duke Energy Outage Map, as of 9:15 a.m. Monday, 71 customers are without power in Clarkton. Four County Electric and …WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A windy, rainy storm front will continue to slice across the Cape Fear Region through Tuesday night. With the risk for disruptive and locally destructive weather, your First Alert Weather Team continues to highlight a First Alert Action Day for Tuesday, January 9.. Timing & Impacts: While rain will not be constant, by the evening, periods thereof will have amounted to ...Reyna Crooms joined the news team in June of 2023 as a multimedia journalist/ reporter. ... NFL player Alex Highsmith was presented with a proclamation from Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo declaring April 6, as Alex Highsmith Day in Wilmington during the N.C. Azalea Festival. ... WECT; 322 Shipyard Blvd. Wilmington, NC 28412 (910) 791-8070; Public ...Published: May. 14, 2024 at 8:18 PM EDT|Updated: May. 15, 2024 at 6:13 PM EDT. ELKTON, N.C. (WECT) - A tornado touched down at approximately 8:06 p.m. near the Bladen and Columbus county line between Evergreen, Abbottsburg and Elkton, according to the National Weather Service. On Wednesday, the NWS confirmed that there was EF-0 tornado damage ...WECT 6 News. WECT 6 News. Skip to content. Best of the Cape Fear. Home Pros. Contests. ... WECT; 322 Shipyard Blvd. Wilmington, NC 28412 (910) 791-8070; Public ...WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A prominent Wilmington physician has been relieved of his duties at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. ... WECT; 322 Shipyard Blvd. Wilmington, NC 28412 (910) 791-8070; Public Inspection File. [email protected] (910) 791-8070. ... our journalists report, write, edit and produce the news content that ...WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department responded to the 2100 block of Jefferson Street, near Central Boulevard in the Sunset Park neighborhood, following a shooting Tuesday morning, Nov. 28. According to a representative with the WPD, officers responded to the area just after 1:30 a.m. and located a 20-year-old man with ...Daniella is extremely excited to call Wilmington her new home and share news with viewers every day. You can catch Daniella on WECT news at 4, 7 and 10. ... WECT; 322 Shipyard Blvd. Wilmington, NC 28412 (910) 791-8070; Public Inspection File. [email protected] (910) 791-8070 ...Feb 27, 2024 · Cyclist speaks out after being hit by driver in a hit-and-run. By Emma Dollenmayer. Published: Feb. 26, 2024 at 8:28 PM PST. ROCKY POINT, N.C. (WECT) - Troopers are still looking for the driver who hit George Saunders on Friday, Feb. 23, and left him for dead. The crash happened on NC 210 near Mooretown Road in Rocky Point, seriously injuring ...Published: Apr. 5, 2024 at 2:23 AM PDT | Updated: Apr. 8, 2024 at 1:42 PM PDT. NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A New Hanover County family lost their dog in an early morning house fire near Ashley High School, according to NHC Fire Rescue. Per NHCFR, crews responded to the home on Okeechobee Road at around 12:45 a.m. Friday, April 5.WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) ... WECT; 322 Shipyard Blvd. Wilmington, NC 28412 (910) 791-8070; Public Inspection File. [email protected] (910) 791-8070. ... At Gray, our journalists report, write, edit and produce the news content that informs the communities we serve. Click here to learn more about our approach to artificial intelligence.WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Here are the scores for week six of the high school football season: ... WECT; 322 Shipyard Blvd. Wilmington, NC 28412 (910) 791-8070; Public Inspection File. [email protected] (910) 791-8070 ... our journalists report, write, edit and produce the news content that informs the communities we serve. Click here to ...Dec 20, 2022 · WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office has announced that an arrest has been made following an investigation into human trafficking in the Wilmington area. The Coastal Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force, comprised of law enforcement members from the FBI, NHCSO and Onslow County Sheriff’s Office, investigated ...WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department announced on Monday, November 7 that there are two suspects of interest in a recent missing person case involving 16-year-old Miyonna Jones. ... WECT; 322 Shipyard Blvd. Wilmington, NC 28412 (910) 791-8070; Public Inspection File. [email protected] (910) 791-8070 ... our journalists ...Jul 24, 2013 ... Sign-off and sign-on of Wilmington's NBC network affiliate were recorded by SignOffsGuy while vacationing on Topsail Island, NC, ...WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Over 2,000 customers were without power in New Hanover and Bladen counties as severe thunderstorms impacted the area, according to Duke Energy Progress. According to the National Weather Service, two thunderstorms swept through the county on Friday evening. Around 900 customers were without power in the Lumberton area ...WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Power has been restored for the majority of southeastern North Carolina after over 5,000 customers lost power as a storm passed through the area on Sunday, Dec. 17. According to the Duke Energy Outage Map, as of 9:15 a.m. Monday, 71 customers are without power in Clarkton. Four County Electric and …Governor Roy Cooper spoke with WECT to give us his thoughts on some of these issues as well as his plans looking ahead to 2023. News. Port City Politics: Wilmington Councilman Luke Waddell talks opioid ... Latest News. Ceremonies, ... WECT; 322 Shipyard Blvd. Wilmington, NC 28412 (910) 791-8070; Public Inspection File. …WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department arrested 32-year-old local Jackie Foy on Thursday morning, March 14. ... WECT; 322 Shipyard Blvd. Wilmington, NC 28412 (910) 791-8070; Public Inspection File. [email protected] (910) 791-8070. ... our journalists report, write, edit and produce the news content that informs the ...May 2, 2024 · Wilmington, NC. Lauren joined the WECT team in September of 2022 as a multimedia journalist/reporter. Lauren grew up in a suburb of Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Western Michigan University in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism. While attending school, she interned at WOOD-TV 8 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.Jan 27, 2024 · SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - Police are investigating after one person was injured in a shooting Friday night, Jan. 26, in Southport. Police say the incident happened just outside city limits on River Road. According to Southport Fire Chief Charles Drew, one person with a gunshot wound was taken to the fire department at around 9:30 p.m. and then ...Wilmington police looking for missing man. Updated: May. 23, 2024 at 2:48 AM PDT. |. By WECT Staff. Anyone with information is asked to contact the WPD at (910) 343-3609. News.WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Tuesday, May 17 marks the day of this year's primary election and the last day to return absentee ballots. ... WECT; 322 Shipyard Blvd. Wilmington, NC 28412 (910) 791-8070; Public Inspection File. [email protected] (910) 791-8070. ... our journalists report, write, edit and produce the news content that informs the ...News · Weather · Sports · Event Calendar · See It, Snap It, Send It · About Us · Meet the Team. WECT; 322 Shipyard Blvd. Wilmington, NC 28...WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The two suspects charged in connection with a deadly shooting Friday afternoon at the Bennett Village Apartments off of Piner Road in Wilmington appeared in court Monday. ... WECT; 322 Shipyard Blvd. Wilmington, NC 28412 (910) 791-8070; Public Inspection File. [email protected] (910) 791-8070. ... our journalists ...The show is on from 5:00am-7:00am Monday-Friday. Kim also anchors WECT News at Midday. Kim is married to Bill Ratcliff, a private investigator and owner of Cape Fear Investigative Services. They have one child, a son named Hunter. ... WECT; 322 Shipyard Blvd. Wilmington, NC 28412 (910) 791-8070; Public Inspection File. …The latest tweets from @wectnewsNews. Hoggard, West Columbus win to advance to high school football semifinals. Updated: ... WECT's Zach Solon previews the matchups for week eight of the high school football season. ... WECT; 322 Shipyard Blvd. Wilmington, NC 28412 (910) 791-8070; Public Inspection File. [email protected] (910) 791-8070.News. SBI investigating incident involving off-duty Columbus County deputy. Updated: 8 hours ago | WECT has reached out to the sheriff's office and SBI for more information but is yet to hear back. ... WECT; 322 Shipyard Blvd. Wilmington, NC 28412 (910) 791-8070; Public Inspection File. [email protected] (910) 791-8070.Emma joined the WECT team in May of 2023 as a multimedia journalist/reporter. She grew up in a suburb of Columbus, Ohio. She graduated from the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University in May 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and a minor in marketing. While in school, Emma interned with KNBC in Los Angeles.Meet the News Team. Live Online. See It, Snap It, Send It. Previous Newscasts. WECT Anywhere. Contests. ... NC (WECT) - Brandon Scott Kennedy, 18 of Wilmington, was arrested Saturday and charged with multiple sex crimes. ... WECT; 322 Shipyard Blvd. Wilmington, NC 28412 (910) 791-8070; Public Inspection File. [email protected] (910) 791-8070.WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) ... WECT; 322 Shipyard Blvd. Wilmington, NC 28412 (910) 791-8070; Public Inspection File. [email protected] (910) 791-8070. ... At Gray, our journalists report, write, edit and produce the news content that informs the communities we serve. Click here to learn more about our approach to artificial intelligence.Published: Oct. 21, 2022 at 11:47 AM PDT. WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A new nuclear facility near Wilmington and GE Hitachi's plan to create 500 jobs were announced at a press conference at the GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy facility near Wilmington on Friday, October 21. General Electric Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH) announced plans to grow their ...Video Journalist. Michael is a born and raised Ohioian who got his photojournalism start at his alma mater Ohio University working for PBS in 2007. He has gone on to work for several media outlets both locally and nationally, shooting award winning news and documentary stories, garnering him an Emmy and Edward Murrow award.WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department announced ... WECT; 322 Shipyard Blvd. Wilmington, NC 28412 (910) 791-8070; Public Inspection File. [email protected] ... At Gray, our journalists report, write, edit and produce the news content that informs the communities we serve. Click here to learn more about our ...News. SBI investigating incident involving off-duty Columbus County deputy. Updated: 2 hours ago | WECT has reached out to the sheriff's office and SBI for more information but is yet to hear back. ... WECT; 322 Shipyard Blvd. Wilmington, NC 28412 (910) 791-8070; Public Inspection File. [email protected] (910) 791-8070.Published: Jun. 21, 2022 at 9:10 AM PDT. WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Emergency crews extinguished a house fire Tuesday in Wilmington. Crews responded to a report of a fire in the 300 block of N. Hampton Road at approximately 11:30 a.m. According to the Wilmington Fire Department, flames were visible when crews arrived at the scene, and the fire ...Published: Oct. 15, 2023 at 5:31 PM PDT. WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Dozens of shots were fired in downtown Wilmington just after 2 a.m. Sunday, and a few local employees shared their feelings about coming into work just a few hours later. At 2:15 a.m. Sunday, Wilmington police received a call about a shooting downtown near 2nd and Princess streets.WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A woman has been charged in a pair of attempted armed robberies, according to the Wilmington Police Department. ... WECT; 322 Shipyard Blvd. Wilmington, NC 28412 (910) 791-8070; Public Inspection File. [email protected] (910) 791-8070. ... our journalists report, write, edit and produce the news content that informs ...WECT News has you covered. Story by Ava Brendgord • 1mo. WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - If you have a question about the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge preservation project, you're not alone.Wilmington City Council member released from Columbus Co. jail; charged with contempt for delaying proceedings, improper behavior in court ... Latest News. Police: Suspect and SWAT team officer shot during shootout on S 11th St. ... WECT; 322 Shipyard Blvd. Wilmington, NC 28412 (910) 791-8070; Public Inspection File. [email protected] (910 ...Wednesday night's MN House debate could impact end of session negotiations. Updated: May. 17, 2024 at 7:35 AM EDT. A last-minute rift in end-of-session negotiations has tensions high in St. Paul, putting the future of an Equal Rights Amendment, a bonding bill, and a sports betting bill at risk. News.WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - On Thursday, Aug. 24, the Wilmington Police Department released traffic camera video of the officer-involved shooting that claimed the life of William Brent Gilmore on Friday, Aug. 18. ... Latest News. Boating safety tips to help you stay safe this season. ... WECT; 322 Shipyard Blvd. Wilmington, NC 28412 (910) 791 ...Jul 24, 2013 ... Sign-off and sign-on of Wilmington's NBC network affiliate were recorded by SignOffsGuy while vacationing on Topsail Island, NC, ...WECT News, Wilmington, North Carolina. 205,732 likes · 7,645 talking about this · 282 were here. Breaking News Tip Line: 910-791-6681.Jon Evans anchors "WECT News at 5:30", and co-anchors "WECT News at 6" & "WECT News at 11" with Frances Weller. He also co-anchors "Fox 26 News at 10" with Michelle Li on our sister station, WSFX-TV. He also does the "Ask WECT segments", and hosts the station's political debates and forums. Jon's career in radio and television spans more than ...COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - One person is dead after a shooting by Columbus County deputies Wednesday night, May 15, according to the CCSO. Per the CCSO, a shots fired call was received at 10:30 p.m. for N.C. 905 near Nakina. The sheriff's office says one person was shot and killed, and no deputies were injured.WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Edward Teach Brewing filed a lawsuit on Thursday, Jan. 25, accusing a former employee and now-manager of another brewery of tampering with its beer at two Harris Teeter stores in the Wilmington area. Several local bars and restaurants began boycotting the brewery after a Facebook post circulated that detailed an ...WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) ... WECT; 322 Shipyard Blvd. Wilmington, NC 28412 (910) 791-8070; Public Inspection File. [email protected] (910) 791-8070. ... At Gray, our journalists report, write, edit and produce the news content that informs the communities we serve. Click here to learn more about our approach to artificial intelligence.At Gray, our journalists report, write, edit and produce the news content that informs the communities we serve. Click here to learn more about our approach to artificial intelligence.WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - If you haven't seen it, chances are you've heard about it. ... WECT; 322 Shipyard Blvd. Wilmington, NC 28412 (910) 791-8070; Public Inspection File. [email protected] (910) 791-8070 ... our journalists report, write, edit and produce the news content that informs the communities we serve. Click here to learn more ...News. Lincoln County man wins $10M lottery prize. Updated: May. 2, 2024 at 5:18 PM EDT | ... Wilmington Business Development announced Tuesday that a metal processing company is expanding into a new facility in New Hanover County. ... WECT; 322 Shipyard Blvd. Wilmington, NC 28412 (910) 791-8070; Public Inspection File. [email protected] (910 ...WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Wilmington Police Department officers responded to a reported shooting near the 4600 block of Greentree Road at around 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 19. ... Latest News. Whiteville radio station rebuilds after fire destroys transmitter, takes it off the air. ... WECT; 322 Shipyard Blvd. Wilmington, NC 28412 (910) 791-8070 ...For much of the decade, most viewers saw WECT in black and white. 1968 marked another monumental event for WECT and Wilmington: the opening of New Hanover Memorial Hospital, which would later become known as the New Hanover Regional Medical Center. A young reporter by the name of Ken Murphy was hired in 1965.WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department announced on Tuesday, Sept. 19, that a 47-year-old woman from Wilmington was taken into custody following a fatal hit-and-run that took place on Saturday. Police named Emily Elizabeth Hayes as a suspect in the incident on Monday. She is being held in the New Hanover County Jail under a ...News. SBI investigating incident involving off-duty Columbus County deputy. Updated: 8 hours ago | WECT has reached out to the sheriff's office and SBI for more information but is yet to hear back. ... WECT; 322 Shipyard Blvd. Wilmington, NC 28412 (910) 791-8070; Public Inspection File. [email protected] (910) 791-8070.Huntersville, NC is home to several Harris Teeter stores that cater to the needs of local shoppers. With their commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Harris Teeter has be...WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A two-vehicle accident at the 5300 block of Carolina Beach Road, near Antoinette Drive, left one person critically injured Monday, May 1. ... Latest News. Boating safety tips to help you stay safe this season ... WECT; 322 Shipyard Blvd. Wilmington, NC 28412 (910) 791-8070; Public Inspection File. [email protected] ...WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - During a recent New Hanover County commissioners meeting, county staff reported an alarmingly high number of suicides last year. They reported 55 deaths by suicide in 2022, 75% being male deaths. New Hanover County reported approximately 23.4 per 100,000, compared to approximately 14.3 per 100,000.Additionally, the couple resides in Wilmington, NC. How Long Has Frances Weller Been On Wect. She has been working for WECT since 1982. After joining the station, Frances worked as a general assignment reporter for three years before she assumed the responsibility of co-anchoring 6:00 and 11:00 news programs at WECT. Frances' FacebookNEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A Carolina Beach cardiologist is behind bars for sex crimes involving a 10-year-old. 61-year-old Damian Alexander Brezinski made his first appearance in a New Hanover County courtroom Monday, charged with indecent liberties with a child and first-degree sexual offense. According to the Kure …Wednesday night's MN House debate could impact end of session negotiations. Updated: May. 17, 2024 at 4:35 AM PDT. A last-minute rift in end-of-session negotiations has tensions high in St. Paul, putting the future of an Equal Rights Amendment, a bonding bill, and a sports betting bill at risk. News.WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Tuesday, April 9, 2024 marks exactly 70 years since what is now known as WECT first aired on televisions across southeastern North Carolina. As we continue to celebrate the milestone, WECT reflects on the 1970s, which saw major events such as the Wilmington Ten, the fall of Saigon and Nixon’s resignation …Updated: Jan 15, 2022 / 09:50 PM EST. WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Three people are dead and another is injured after a shooting in the parking lot of the Landfall Center …WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) ... WECT; 322 Shipyard Blvd. Wilmington, NC 28412 (910) 791-8070; Public Inspection File. [email protected] (910) 791-8070. ... At Gray, our journalists report, write, edit and produce the news content that informs the communities we serve. Click here to learn more about our approach to artificial intelligence.WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Crews responded to a two-car crash on Eastwood Road, near its intersection with Racine Drive just before noon Wednesday, Feb. 28. ... WECT; 322 Shipyard Blvd. Wilmington, NC 28412 (910) 791-8070; Public Inspection File. [email protected] (910) 791-8070. ... our journalists report, write, edit and produce the news ...WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Cardinal Lanes, a legendary bowling alley that's seen generations line up at the lanes, is closing after nearly five decades. ... The bad news is we have to close in the month of May and cease our day-to-day operations." ... WECT; 322 Shipyard Blvd. Wilmington, NC 28412 (910) 791-8070; Public Inspection File ...Wilmington, NC. Kassie Simmons joined the WECT team in January 2021 as an anchor and multimedia journalist. Kassie is originally from West Point, Virginia. She graduated from Virginia Tech in 2019 after studying Multimedia Journalism and Creative Writing. Before her graduation, Kassie interned for her hometown newspaper the Tidewater Review and ...WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The plaintiffs and the New Hanover County Board of Education have reached a $5.75 million agreement to settle a lawsuit regarding claims of sexual abuse done by former teacher Michael Kelly. New Hanover County Schools and the 14 plaintiffs in the lawsuit made the announcement in a joint press release on Friday, June 9.By WECT Staff. Published: May. 15, 2024 at 5:04 AM PDT. BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Brunswick County Sheriff's Office deputies were called out to U.S. 17 twice Monday, May 13, to remove a large alligator from the roadway. "Our deputies never know what they are going to be called to respond to!" the sheriff's office states on Facebook.WECT News on FOX Wilmington at 10pm. Live and Upcoming On Demand Details. FOX • May 03, 2024 • 1h Air Date: May 3, 2024. FOX • May 04, 2024 • 1h Air Date: May 4, 2024. FOX • May 05, 2024 • 30m Air Date: May 5, 2024. FOX • May 06, 2024 • 35m Air Date: May 6, 2024.6, 2024 at 6:18 PM PDT. |. By Eric Davis ... Wilmington, NC 28412; (910) 791-8070. Public ... At Gray, our journalists report, write, edit and produce the news ...WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Here are the scores for week six of the high school football season: ... WECT; 322 Shipyard Blvd. Wilmington, NC 28412 (910) 791-8070; Public Inspection File. [email protected] (910) 791-8070 ... our journalists report, write, edit and produce the news content that informs the communities we serve. Click here to ...6, 2024 at 6:18 PM PDT. |. By Eric Davis ... Wilmington, NC 28412; (910) 791-8070. Public ... At Gray, our journalists report, write, edit and produce the news ...Jan 2008 - Present 16 years 5 months. Wilmington, North Carolina Area. Anchor - "WECT News at 5:30pm" Monday - Friday. Co-anchor "WECT News at 6:00pm", "WECT News at 10:00pm" (on Fox Wilmington ...Watch the latest videos from WECT News, the leading source of news for Wilmington and southeastern North Carolina. Follow us on Facebook.WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Following a couple of weeks of work, WECT’s over-the-air signal is now operational on the newly replaced antenna as of Thursday, Aug. 3. If you aren’t receiving WECT, please rescan your TV set. Crews began the work late Monday night, July 17.At Gray, our journalists report, write, edit and produce the news content that informs the communities we serve. Clic, By WECT Staff. Brie, an approximately 1-year-old Labrador mix, is avai, Wilmington, NC. Gabe Ross has been with WECT since 2015. Working behind the scenes , WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department announced ... WECT; 322 Shipya, SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - Police are investigating after one person was injured in a shooting Frida, Lauren Schuster WECT, Wilmington, North Carolina. 231 likes. Re, Lauren Schuster WECT, Wilmington, North Carolina. 231 likes. Reporter at WECT News 6, News Anchor for WECT in Wilmington, NC. Frances We, Rain? Ice? Snow? Track storms, and stay in-the-know and, By WECT Staff. Published: Jul. 14, 2022 at 1:49 PM PDT. ROCKY POINT,, Meet the News Team. Live Online. See It, Snap It, , Be prepared with the most accurate 10-day forecast for Silver Lak, WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Departmen, WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Following a couple of weeks of wor, Published: Mar. 11, 2024 at 4:07 PM EDT. WILMINGTON,, ByEric Davis. A cold front will bring a rain chance and anothe, Wilmington, N.C. Mara joined the WECT team in May of 2021 as a multi, Published: Jun. 5, 2023 at 3:08 PM PDT. SUNSET BEACH,.