Milton Canady’s Hollywood Photo Collection
Thu Mar 05 1:04 pm
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) -A Wilmington-born comedian and actor who appeared in multiple television shows and films during the 1990s is the subject of a new multi-part interview series from the WECT Digital Studio. These episodes will be released daily on within the WECT Digital Studio Presents... playlist on YouTube. Throughout the week, we will update
TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash blocks lane at Troy Drive and Shipyard Boulevard in Wilmington
Thu Mar 05 1:04 pm
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A two-vehicle crash is blocking one lane of traffic, according to the Wilmington Police Department (WPD). One lane is blocked at the Troy Drive and Shipyard Boulevard intersection. WPD officials said no one was seriously injured and the scene should be cleared soon. Copyright 2026 WECT. All rights reserved.
Coastal BUDS opens registration for summer camps
Thu Mar 05 1:04 pm
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Coastal Bringing Up Down Syndrome is hosting two summer camps for individuals with disabilities, with registration now open for both programs. iCan Dance Camp runs July 6-10 at DC Virgo Preparatory Academy and is open to children 5 and older. Participants will learn a choreographed routine with the help of iCan
N.C. Rice Festival returns to Brunswick County
Thu Mar 05 1:04 pm
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The community is invited to join in the celebrations at the 2026 North Carolina Rice Festival this weekend. The main event of the festival will take place this Saturday, March 7, from 9:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. at Brunswick Town Fort Anderson in Winnabow, including: Outdoor and indoor history and
Veteran from North Carolina arrested after scuffle with police, senator at US Capitol
Thu Mar 05 1:04 pm
WASHINGTON (WBTV) - A protestor from North Carolina was arrested Wednesday after he got into a confrontation with multiple U.S. Capitol police officers and a senator during a Senate hearing in Washington, D.C. The Associated Press reported that Brian C. McGinnis -- who was dressed in a Marine uniform -- was arrested on March 4
Pender County Schools warns of phishing emails sent from staff accounts
Thu Mar 05 1:04 pm
PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Pender County Schools is alerting the community to a recent phishing incident involving staff email accounts. PCS stated that the incident involved three staff email accounts that sent phishing emails to contacts both inside and outside the local community. The email accounts used were sharon_lewis@pender.k12.nc.us , lisa_troy@pender.k12.nc.us and jill_robertson@pender.k12.nc.us .
“MONSTER”: Feds say man raped autistic child at Camp Lejeune
Thu Mar 05 1:04 pm
RALEIGH, N.C. (WITN) - A Fayetteville man has been convicted of sex crimes involving a 9-year-old girl at Camp Lejeune. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says a federal jury convicted David Mayes of aggravated sexual abuse against a child. “This monster preyed on the most vulnerable nine-year-old imaginable,” said U.S. Attorney Ellis Boyle. “He exploited his
NC Ferry Southport-Fort Fisher route closing for ramp repairs
Thu Mar 05 1:04 pm
SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - The N.C. Ferry System’s Southport-Fort Fisher route is closing for two days, according to the N.C. Department of Transportation. The route will be closed March 9-10 while staff work on critical ramp repairs at both terminals. Officials said the repairs are necessary for the route to operate and to lift the
3 arrested on drug, gun charges after joint law enforcement operation in Bladen Co.
Thu Mar 05 1:04 pm
BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Three people have been arrested on drug and gun charges following a joint law enforcement operation in Bladen County last month. According to the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), the BCSO Vice/Narcotics Unit, Patrol Division and North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) conducted the operation on Feb. 27 to
Community Science Fest coming to Wilmington this month
Thu Mar 05 1:04 pm
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The public is invited to the Wilmington Community Science Fest this month. According to organizers, attendees can explore community science opportunities and volunteer projects. Festival headliners include: Science Across NC EcoExplore Project Explore N.C. Coastal Reserve National Estuarine Research Reserve N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Terrapin Tally N.C. Audubon Shorebird Surveys Creekwatchers
