Cuba power grid collapse: Wilmington man with family on island holds onto hope for regime change

De Castro left Cuba when he was 14, and since then, he has countless family members on the island. He said his aunt, uncle ...

UNCW comes from behind to beat Yale 68-67, advances to NIT second round

The UNCW Seahawks came from behind Tuesday night to defeat third-seeded Yale 68-67 in the opening round of the 2026 National ...

The Wallflowers coming to Greenfield Lake Amphitheater in August

The right-turn lane of eastbound Causeway Drive onto Waynick Boulevard will close on Tuesday, March 17, according to the Cape ...

NC Wildlife Commission advises public on prescribed burns across state game lands

NCWRC conducts 200 to 300 prescribed burns across 20,000 to 30,000 acres each year to restore and maintain wildlife habitat.

Controlled burn planned at Moores Creek National Battlefield this week

The burn will cover the savannah unit and the northeast section of the park, which borders Moores Creek Missionary Baptist ...

Wrightsville Beach turn lane to close tonight for water main work

The right-turn lane of eastbound Causeway Drive onto Waynick Boulevard will close on Tuesday, March 17, according to the Cape ...

Local organization demands justice, now stand with man’s family killed by Wilmington officers

Local social justice leaders are now joining the family of Edilberto Espinoza Sierra, demanding answers in his death at the ...

Whiteville City schools see 27 teacher departures, but superintendent says the numbers are skewed

In Whiteville City Schools, the report flagged out of 145 teachers on staff, 27 teachers left the district. That’s one of the ...

BCC Dolphins head to national tournament in Hutchinson, Kansas

The Brunswick Community College (BCC) Dolphins (28-5) are competing in the 2026 NJCAA Division I Men’s Basketball ...

Leland town attorney says no crime in laptop dispute, but policy was violated

The Leland town attorney has released a formal legal opinion finding that Councilmember Frank Pendleton did not break any ...

Whiteville police to update public on investigation into fitness center owner’s death

The Whiteville Police Department is scheduled to hold a press conference Wednesday morning to provide an update on the ...

WECT INVESTIGATES: Brunswick County pays $7 million more than expected for property

Brunswick County paid nearly five times its original offer for a 380-acre property in Leland, court records show, bringing the total cost to $8.74 million. County leaders plan to build a new raw water ...