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Tune in tonight at 6 p.m. as WECT's Connor Smith takes a deeper look into North Carolina's foster care system.
August 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Tune in tonight at 6 p.m. as WECT's Connor Smith takes a deeper look into North Carolina's foster care system.
As of Wednesday morning, satellite images show Hurricane Erin off the southeast U.S. coast.
August 20, 2025 at 1:35 PM
As of Wednesday morning, satellite images show Hurricane Erin off the southeast U.S. coast.
WECT's Jacee Caldwell is learning more about efforts to preserve 60 acres of land in Wilmington. Watch the full story tonight on WECT news.
April 30, 2025 at 8:25 PM
WECT's Jacee Caldwell is learning more about efforts to preserve 60 acres of land in Wilmington. Watch the full story tonight on WECT news.
WECT's Connor Smith is following up on new actions that will address PFAS issues around the country. Watch the full story tonight on WECT news.
April 30, 2025 at 7:54 PM
WECT's Connor Smith is following up on new actions that will address PFAS issues around the country. Watch the full story tonight on WECT news.
WECT's Anaiya Cromartie talked with a patient who is concerned that possible federal cuts to the Medicaid Expansion program will affect his healthcare coverage. Tune in to WECT tonight to hear more.
April 25, 2025 at 1:35 AM
WECT's Anaiya Cromartie talked with a patient who is concerned that possible federal cuts to the Medicaid Expansion program will affect his healthcare coverage. Tune in to WECT tonight to hear more.
WECT's Jacee Caldwell is learning more about a new device that will track algae blooms in Greenfield Lake. Tune in for the full story tonight on WECT news.
April 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
WECT's Jacee Caldwell is learning more about a new device that will track algae blooms in Greenfield Lake. Tune in for the full story tonight on WECT news.
RAW VIDEO: Take a look at how authorities got the runaway boat under control
April 23, 2025 at 9:15 PM
RAW VIDEO: Take a look at how authorities got the runaway boat under control
WECT's Reyna Crooms is learning more about an investigation that found cancer-causing chemicals in braiding hair. Watch the full story on our website.
April 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM
WECT's Reyna Crooms is learning more about an investigation that found cancer-causing chemicals in braiding hair. Watch the full story on our website.
Take a look at this gator that was spotted near a road in Carolina Beach 😲! Thanks for sending it in to See it, Snap it, Send it. Any other cool animal sightings? Send it here: https://www.wect.com/community/user-content/
April 18, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Take a look at this gator that was spotted near a road in Carolina Beach 😲! Thanks for sending it in to See it, Snap it, Send it. Any other cool animal sightings? Send it here: https://www.wect.com/community/user-content/
WECT's Arianna Bertolotti is learning more about a bill that aims to regulate e-bikes. Watch the full story on WECT news at 5:30 p.m.
April 17, 2025 at 7:31 PM
WECT's Arianna Bertolotti is learning more about a bill that aims to regulate e-bikes. Watch the full story on WECT news at 5:30 p.m.
WECT's Anaiya Cromartie learns more about an uptick of counterfeit money being used in a downtown Wilmington business. Stay tuned to WECT for the full story.
April 11, 2025 at 11:45 PM
WECT's Anaiya Cromartie learns more about an uptick of counterfeit money being used in a downtown Wilmington business. Stay tuned to WECT for the full story.
Connor Smith is at a meeting where the New Hanover County Board of Education will vote to censure one of their members. Connor will have the latest update tonight on WECT.
April 11, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Connor Smith is at a meeting where the New Hanover County Board of Education will vote to censure one of their members. Connor will have the latest update tonight on WECT.
Here's a striking view of our television tower in Winnabow as storms rolled through early this morning! Download our free WECT weather app to stay ahead of today's storms. ⛈☂
April 11, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Here's a striking view of our television tower in Winnabow as storms rolled through early this morning! Download our free WECT weather app to stay ahead of today's storms. ⛈☂
WECT's Jacee Caldwell is providing an update over the Northside food co-op grocery store- stay tuned for more at 5:30!
April 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
WECT's Jacee Caldwell is providing an update over the Northside food co-op grocery store- stay tuned for more at 5:30!
WECT's Anaiya Cromartie is in Porters Neck Village where they're renovating units. Tune in to WECT tonight to hear how the renovations will benefit Hurricane Helene victims.
March 28, 2025 at 10:45 PM
WECT's Anaiya Cromartie is in Porters Neck Village where they're renovating units. Tune in to WECT tonight to hear how the renovations will benefit Hurricane Helene victims.
The City of Wilmington will soon end its controversial Red Light Program. WECT's Connor Smith is hearing from city council members. Tune in tonight to hear their reactions.
March 25, 2025 at 10:47 PM
The City of Wilmington will soon end its controversial Red Light Program. WECT's Connor Smith is hearing from city council members. Tune in tonight to hear their reactions.
WECT's Reyna Crooms spoke to doctors about multiple sclerosis and how nearly 1 million Americans are currently living with MS.
March 24, 2025 at 6:35 PM
WECT's Reyna Crooms spoke to doctors about multiple sclerosis and how nearly 1 million Americans are currently living with MS.