8+ hour, 48+ min ago   (360+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The film industry in Wilmington, long known as "Wilmywood" for hosting a number of popular movies and TV shows, saw production spending drop to near-record lows in 2025. Johnny Griffin, the Wilmington Regional Film Commission director, says it's not…...

6+ day, 37+ min ago   (171+ words) RALEIGH, N.C. (WECT) - Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced that North Carolina's price gouging law is in effect as of Friday, Jan. 30, ahead of the weekend winter weather. The price gouging law prohibits excessive price increases during a crisis and takes effect…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (224+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A lawsuit that was filed against the City of Wilmington and the Wilmington Police Department (WPD) in relation to a 2022 death has been dismissed. Val D'Auvray II sued the city and WPD for $25,000 last year over the death…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (249+ words) RALEIGH, N.C. (WECT) - The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is providing thousands of free radon test kits for National Radon Action Month. 8,000 free radon test kits will be available starting Jan. 1. NCDHHS officials advise limiting orders to…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (318+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) " Long-time residents of southeastern North Carolina will never forget December 1989, when a historic snowstorm transformed the coastal region into a winter wonderland. The storm system developed from Dec. 22 to 24, 36 years ago, creating the perfect recipe for heavy snow:…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (101+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Officials with the Wilmington Police Department (WPD) have shared details about reports of an active shooter at a Walmart on Wednesday morning. According to WPD, officers responded to a call about a possible active shooter at the Walmart…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (242+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. Wilmington small business owner Jessica Bichler filed for candidacy in N.C. Senate District 7, announcing her bid for a seat Democrats view as a key opportunity to break the Republican supermajority in 2026. District 7 encompasses most of New Hanover County and represents…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (87+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A woman was found inside a home with a gunshot wound on Friday, Dec. 12, according to the Wilmington Police Department (WPD). Officers responded to a 911 call at around 3:30 p.m. in the 600 block of Bladen Street. EMS personnel took the…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (169+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A woman is being held on a $1 million secured bond after an investigation into alleged child abuse led to her arrest. According to arrest warrants, Shanequa Vereen was arrested Monday, Dec. 1, and charged with felony child abuse resulting…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (119+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A planned stormwater pipe replacement for a street in the Soda Pop district has been delayed, according to officials with the city of Wilmington. The project to replace piping planned for the 900 block of Princess Street was originally…...