The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office arrested three people following a months-long investigation into illegal narcotics ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Cape Fear River Watch will host a practice hearing Monday to prepare community members for an ...

Wilmington police and firefighters are searching for two teenagers who authorities say jumped into the Cape Fear River.

The YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina will host its 13th annual Healthy Kids Day on Saturday at Empie Park from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Oak Island Town Council will hold two special meetings to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-2027.

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority has scheduled a precautionary boil water advisory for part of Dawson Street in Wilmington ...

A 21-year-old man was arrested and charged Thursday after a tip led authorities to alleged child sexual abuse material ...

A man has been arrested and charged after authorities say he intentionally set fires along a stretch of Highway 74 in ...

Animal rescue groups and shelters are seeing a drop in adoptions, prompting at least one local organization to waive fees in ...

Nifty Thrifty Thrift Shop opened its second location Friday, marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Mayor Bill Saffo.

The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office will host a law enforcement memorial ceremony next month.

ELIZABETHTOWN, N.C. (WECT) - The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office will hold a Peace Officers Memorial Service in honor of ...