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Whiteville native MacKenzie Gore notches 1st MLB All-Star Game selection
Gore, who’s recorded a 3.11 earned run average (ERA) over 18 starts this season, learned the news Sunday.
News
Feast Down East receives $50,000 grant from Camber Foundation to support food security
News
Former UNCW coach charged in deadly hit-and-run makes first court appearance
Crime
19-year-old arrested for allegedly killing his father makes first court appearance
TOP HEADLINES
News
Statement issued after increased shark activity observed in Carolina Beach surf
Updated: 11 hours ago
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By
WECT Staff
According to the NWS, the message was issued after Carolina Beach Ocean Rescue reported multiple shark sightings this afternoon.
News
High rip current risk for Cape Fear area beaches
Updated: 14 hours ago
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By
WECT Staff
The forecast was issued on July 7, and red flags are flying from Surf City to Sunset Beach.
News
Tornado touches down in New Hanover County Sunday morning
Updated: Jul. 6, 2025 at 7:15 PM EDT
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By
Delaney Tarpley
The tornado was an EF-0 and was estimated to be in the area for about four minutes, from 4:27 to 4:31 a.m..
Weather
PHOTOS: Tropical Storm Chantal causes damage across the Cape Fear region
Updated: 19 hours ago
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By
WECT Staff
Storm damage is being reported across the Cape Fear region after Tropical Storm Chantal hit over the weekend.
State
One confirmed death and 100+ roads closed from Chantal
Updated: 11 hours ago
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By
WITN Web Team
Last night around 11:30 p.m., the state Highway Patrol found a submerged car on Farrington Point Road in Chatham County.
Crime
Former UNCW coach arrested and charged in deadly crash on Market Street
Updated: 19 hours ago
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By
WECT Staff
Officers responded to a 911 call about a pedestrian who was hit by a car in the 4100 block of Market Street shortly before 12:30 a.m. on July 4.
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Crime
One person dead after downtown Wilmington shooting
News
Wilmington Municipal Golf Course to close this week for maintenance
News
Former UNCW coach arrested and charged in deadly crash on Market Street
News
Victim identified in Sunday’s fatal e-bike crash in Wilmington
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Events
UPWA to host Summer Showdown 2025 in Brunswick County this weekend
Updated: 9 hours ago
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By
WECT Staff
The United Professional Wrestling Association (UPWA) will host its Summer Showdown 2025 and 20th Anniversary show on Saturday, July 12.
Sports
Coastal Athletic Association conference championship to return to Brooks Field
Updated: 9 hours ago
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By
WECT Staff
Teams will compete on May 20-24 where the top two finishers in each division will be joined with CAA’s highest RPIs.
News
Gov. Josh Stein provides update on flooding through Central North Carolina
Updated: 9 hours ago
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By
WECT Staff
States of emergency have been declared in Alamance, Moore, and Orange counties and there is also flooding in Durham County.
News
Man arrested after Pender Co. deputies find methamphetamine in his car
Updated: 10 hours ago
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By
WECT Staff
The driver, James-Martin Linwood Mathis, reportedly admitted to possessing drug paraphernalia.
News
Local and state agencies warn public of DMV scam
Updated: 10 hours ago
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By
WECT Staff
Officials advise to not click any links or provide personal information in these messages.
News
Candidates begin officially filing for Wilmington mayor, city council elections
Updated: 1 hour ago
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WECT Staff
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Connor Smith
The candidate filing period for the 2025 Municipal Elections in North Carolina started Monday, and runs through next Friday, July 18.
News
Bladen County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing man
Updated: 12 hours ago
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By
WECT Staff
The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in finding a missing man from Clarkton.
State
CHANTAL: 80 people rescued from record river flooding in Durham County
Updated: 11 hours ago
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By
The Associated Press
Heavy rain and flooding from the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal forced dozens of people to flee their homes in central North Carolina.
News
Funeral to be held for Darlington County deputy and Columbus County native killed in ambush
Updated: 12 hours ago
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By
WECT Staff
A funeral will be held for Deputy Frank Devin Mason this week.
News
PHOTOS: Fireworks cause house fire in Wrightsville Beach during holiday weekend
Updated: 13 hours ago
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By
WECT Staff
The fire started due to fireworks that were thrown away in a trash can under the house, stated the spokesperson.
Crime
Whiteville Police investigating shooting near Brookberry Park Apartments
Updated: 13 hours ago
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By
WECT Staff
WPD has charged one individual in the shooting and expects more arrests to come.
Crime
Whiteville PD searching for suspects in Crossroads Pharmacy breaking and entering case
Updated: 13 hours ago
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By
WECT Staff
The case is under investigation and the WPD’s Criminal/Narcotics Investigations Division is working to identify the suspects.
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News
Children seriously injured in multi-car crash in Whiteville
Updated: 13 hours ago
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By
Anaiya Cromartie
Several cars were involved in an accident in Whiteville on Sunday afternoon.
News
18-wheeler crashes and catches fire in Whiteville
Updated: 13 hours ago
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By
Reyna Crooms
An 18-wheeler caught fire after crashing on Highway 74/76 in Whiteville on July 4.
News
Wilmington Municipal Golf Course to close this week for maintenance
Updated: 14 hours ago
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By
WECT Staff
The closure is due to crews performing routine aeration and verticutting of the tees, fairways, and greens.
News
One person dead after downtown Wilmington shooting
Updated: 15 hours ago
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By
Reyna Crooms
One person is dead after a shooting in downtown Wilmington on Sunday.
News
Cleanup of contaminated soil at Navassa Superfund Site to be discussed at community meeting
Updated: 15 hours ago
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By
WECT Staff
The meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 10, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Navassa Community Center and on Zoom.
News
Family suffers from flooding after Tropical Storm Chantal
Updated: Jul. 7, 2025 at 12:03 AM EDT
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By
Arianna Bertolotti
“It’s pretty bad. Devastating flood, I mean we have a foot of water underneath our house,” said Chadbourn resident Corey Floyd.
Traffic
River Road roundabout construction starting today
Updated: Jun. 16, 2025 at 11:10 AM EDT
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By
WECT Staff
According to the city, the new single-lane roundabout will be located at the intersection of River Road and Independence Boulevard.
Forecast
First Alert Forecast: classic midsummer weather at home, tropics settle
Updated: 1 hour ago
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By
Ella Tansey
Seasonable temperatures and storm chances are likely in the new week.
News
Elwell Ferry closed due to high water
Updated: 16 hours ago
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By
WECT Staff
The ferry is closed due to high water, according to NCDOT.
Events
CFCC to host financial aid assistance event this month
Updated: 17 hours ago
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By
WECT Staff
Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about financial aid and receive help with FAFSA completion and verification.
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