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Annual Night Out returns to Long Leaf Park
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (85+ words) wect.com Annual Night Out returns to Long Leaf Park Helping abused children heal: How The Carousel Center is rallying local support $600M state settlement won’t stop CFPUA lawsuit against Chemours, DuPont Pender County road closure: What drivers need to know…...
Law enforcement officers to hike 55 miles for suicide prevention
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (74+ words) wect.com Law enforcement officers to hike 55 miles for suicide prevention Helping abused children heal: How The Carousel Center is rallying local support Dollar General awards nearly $180,000 for North Carolina literacy Nakina man faces meth charges following Columbus County traffic…...
Bald Head Island Conservancy lands $424K grant for coastal science training
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (177+ words) BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A Brunswick County conservation group is getting nearly half a million dollars in federal funding to expand hands-on coastal conservation training for dozens of local students. The Bald Head Island Conservancy (BHIC) was awarded the $424,582, three-year grant…...
Law enforcement to conduct overnight K-9 exercises in Pender County
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (78+ words) WECT Law enforcement to conduct overnight K-9 exercises in Pender County Carolina Beach amusement rides could leave boardwalk next summer Most states prompt schools to teach about 9/11, but the details differ, AP finds Prescribed burn to close several trails at Carolina…...
Bellamy Mansion Museum to host annual Family Fun Day
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (122+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Bellamy Mansion Museum is gearing up for an afternoon of community celebration with its annual Family Fun Day. The free public event promises a lively lineup of activities for visitors of all ages, including pony rides, a…...
‘Beauty from Ashes’ fashion show to support local addiction recovery efforts
1+ week, 3+ day ago (103+ words) WECT SUPPLY, N.C. (WECT) - A Brunswick County nonprofit is organizing an upcoming event designed to highlight personal stories of addiction recovery and community support. Christian Recovery Centers Inc. is holding its “Beauty from Ashes of Recovery” fashion show, which will feature…...
Recess at the Lake community wellness event expanded for 2026 return
1+ week, 4+ day ago (154+ words) WECT WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Recess at the Lake is returning to the Greenfield Lake Amphitheater for its second year. According to organizers, this year’s event has expanded to accommodate more participants, from beginners to experienced athletes. The lineup includes: Other event…...
Rabies Alert: Did you visit this NC mobile petting zoo?
1+ week, 5+ day ago (302+ words) RALEIGH, N.C. (WECT) - An urgent rabies alert is active across several North Carolina counties after three baby goats at a mobile petting zoo tested positive for the virus. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of…...
Coastline Beats: Sunset on Summer Music Festival Returns to Oak Island
1+ week, 5+ day ago (135+ words) WECT OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) - The town of Oak Island is finalizing preparations for its annual Sunset on Summer Music Festival, scheduled for this upcoming weekend. The single-day outdoor event will feature live music performances across two stages, alongside local food…...
WECT NEWS NOW: Former Miss Wheelchair America fights for health insurance reform
2+ week, 5+ day ago (128+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Former Miss Wheelchair America, author and professional speaker Allie Ingersoll joined Randy Aldridge on WECT News Now to discuss her mission to reshape how patients navigate the health insurance system. Following her injury and determined to find a…...