‘Investigation ongoing’: NC Forest Service addresses social media speculation about Quarry Road Fire cause
Thu Jul 16 3:04 pm
SHALLOTTE, N.C. (WECT) — As the Quarry Road Fire continues mop-up operations in Brunswick County, social media speculation has emerged questioning whether a lightning strike actually caused the blaze. Here’s what we know. What Officials Have Said The North Carolina Forest Service has determined that a lightning strike caused the Quarry Road Fire, a large
New Hanover County man faces 18 child sex crime charges
Thu Jul 16 3:04 pm
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A New Hanover County man is in custody after being charged with 18 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, according to arrest warrants. Arrest warrants state Mark Silvey, 64, was arrested on Wednesday, July 15, and charged with the following: Nine counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a
TRAFFIC ALERT: Weather forces NCDOT to push back traffic shift on N.C. 211
Thu Jul 16 3:04 pm
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - NCDOT has pushed back the date for a planned traffic shift on N.C. 211 in Brunswick County. The traffic shift was originally scheduled for Thursday, July 16, but was rescheduled due to weather concerns. Starting the evening of Friday, July 17, drivers who use the Regency Crossing entrance to St.
CFCC launching short-term film, video production training at Cinespace Studios
Thu Jul 16 3:04 pm
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) is launching new short-term training classes for people interested in film and video production. The continuing education courses will offer hands-on instruction aimed at preparing students for jobs in the film and television industry, according to the college. CFCC said students will learn from instructors with
NC State Board of Elections dismisses complaint over Columbus County elections livestream failure
Thu Jul 16 3:04 pm
COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The North Carolina State Board of Elections dismissed a complaint filed against the Columbus County Board of Elections over a failed livestream during a June meeting on early voting locations. The state board voted 4-1 on July 16 to dismiss the complaint against the Columbus County Board of Elections stemming
Fire rekindles at Surf City home 12 days after original blaze
Thu Jul 16 3:04 pm
SURF CITY, N.C. (WECT) - A fire rekindled Thursday morning at a heavily damaged home in Surf City, about 12 days after the original blaze, officials said. Surf City firefighters responded about 7:15 a.m. to the home in the 2300 block of S. Shore Drive and put out flames that reignited in the remains of
Got questions for Pender County? Two town halls are coming up
Thu Jul 16 3:04 pm
The Pender County Board of Commissioners will hold two town hall meetings this month to hear directly from residents. Published: Jul. 16, 2026 at 1:04 PM EDT | Updated: 2 hours ago PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Pender County Board of Commissioners will hold two town hall meetings this month to hear directly from
Wilmington man sentenced to more than 26 years for raping two minors
Thu Jul 16 3:04 pm
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A 36-year-old man pleaded guilty in New Hanover County Superior Court to multiple counts of statutory rape and statutory sex offense involving two minors. Investigators with the Wilmington Police Department and the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office said Tony Michael Crisco sexually abused a family member and an unrelated minor in
Solomon Towers residents cite persistent issues, WHA says improvements coming through redevelopment
Thu Jul 16 3:04 pm
Update: On Thursday morning, after this article was published, WHA emailed WHQR to say it now does have a permanent on-site property manager at Solomon Towers. WILMINGTON, N.C. (WHQR)- Built in the early 1970s, Solomon Towers is an 11-story public housing facility (despite the name, there’s just the one building). The building currently has about
TRAFFIC ALERT: Downtown Wilmington street closing for ‘RJ Decker’ season 2 shoot
Thu Jul 16 3:04 pm
Skip to content Scott Speedman in 'RJ Decker.' (Disney/Dana Hawley) Published: Jul. 16, 2026 at 2:49 PM EDT | Updated: seconds ago WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A section of North Water Street in downtown Wilmington will be closed July 22 for filming of the second season of “RJ Decker.” According to a filming permit, North
