WECT Staff

A Wilmington man was sentenced to about 4-6 years in prison on Wednesday, Nov. 16 for the armed robbery of a McDonald’s in 2015.

The national settlement with Volkswagen will fund new and upgraded chargers across North Carolina.

One dog died, and the other was wounded. The woman was taken to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center for her injuries.

No PFAS compounds have been detected in water treated by Granular Activated Carbon filters at the Sweeney Water Treatment Plant, according to CFPUA.

The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office has announced that William “Bill” Rogers has been sworn in as the Sheriff of Columbus County.

The Columbus County Board of Commissioners chairman called an emergency meeting to appoint a sheriff following the suspension of Jody Greene.

A superior court judge has ordered the immediate suspension of Jody Greene from his position as the Columbus County Sheriff's Office pending a hearing later this month.

Five people were watching TV when a tree fell into the home and blocked off access to the doors.

There were no reported gas leaks, but there was some damage to the back of the tanker.

Acme-Delco-Riegelwood Fire-Rescue officials pronounced the driver of the SUV dead at the scene and said that the tanker was stopped at the stoplight when the SUV hit the tanker at a high speed.

The NCDEQ has approved a permit for a granular activated carbon (GAC) water treatment system to remove PFAS from the water contaminated groundwater at the Chemours Fayetteville Works site.

“The best recruiters for our state are North Carolina companies,” said Governor Cooper. “Live Oak Bank is expanding here because its leaders know how much our talented workforce and quality of life mean to their success and North Carolina’s.”

Two people riding inside a small private airplane were injured after the plane had to make an emergency landing.

The National Weather Service released information regarding a high number of rip current rescues performed on Sept. 4.

The county says that the public shouldn’t be alarmed and should be vigilant in efforts to prevent mosquito bites.

Three police officers in North Carolina were hospitalized for suspected secondary drug exposure on Sunday after encountering the same man.

Efforts scale down as the wildfire at the Holly Shelter Game Lands is 90 percent contained.

User-submitted video shows a recycling truck dump a pile of flaming materials on to the road near 1014 Grandiflora Drive in Leland.

The Honoring Our Pact Act meant to extend healthcare benefits for veterans exposed to toxic chemicals both at home and abroad has just been blocked by the Senate.

Stein: "We notified them that [my] office will not take steps that further restricts women’s reproductive rights. It’s happening all over the country, In state after state, women are losing their right to an abortion, even in cases of rape and incest. And my office does not want to be part of that movement,”

She reportedly suffered four or five lacerations on her leg.

Several demonstrators showed up to the Pine Valley branch of the county Public Library during a pride story time event on Tuesday, June 21.

A North Carolina lottery winner will now spend the rest of his life in prison after being convicted of murder.

Crews were on scene after a car crashed into a local nail salon on Tuesday.

A woman who runs a dog walking and boarding business is facing animal cruelty charges.

A North Carolina man recently turned a $20 scratch-off ticket into a $2 million jackpot.

An explosion was heard across the street from the motel at 4:30 Wednesday morning

A section of N.C. 211 had been closed because of a brush fire.

Crews responded to a fire this morning at the old Blizzard’s Motel on North Shore Dr.

ILM announced the addition of a new airline service at a press conference Thursday morning.

Students gathered at the tree dedication to the seventh grader of Surf City Middle School who died during the 2021-2022 year, where they commemorated Isaiah’s memory and how he inspired others around him.

A spokesperson with Oak Island Water Rescue says one person was taken to the U.S. Coast Guard station to be evaluated for possible minor injuries.

New Hanover County Fire Rescue responded to a multi-story structure fire on Figure Eight Island this morning.

Last October, the District Attorney’s Office announced that Chance Deablo, who was 15 at the time of his arrest on Aug. 30, would be tried as an adult.

College student wins $100K prize playing lottery for first time

Oak Island Fire Department and Water Rescue crews responded to a boat fire at the South Harbor Village Marina just before midnight on Sunday, Feb. 28.

Anthony Spivey, the former Chadbourn police chief who was the subject of a search along the Lumber River this week, was arrested in Horry County, South Carolina early Thursday morning.

Dive crews began searching Monday for the body of former Chadbourn police chief Anthony Spivey in the Lumber River, according to Columbus County Sheriff Jody Greene.

After a 6-month long investigation, authorities in North Carolina say a mother and son have been charged with multiple drug-related trafficking charges.

A Hampstead man is in custody after allegedly shooting and killing his own mother, sister, and son in Wilmington Saturday.

The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation released the names of three people involved in a deputy-involved shooting in Pender County.

The shooting took place off of N.C. 210 near Moores Creek National Battlefield.

The Town of Surf City will hold a public meeting Thursday, Dec. 16, to discuss the design of its new skatepark at the Earl G. and Inez Batts Recreational Complex.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

The New Hanover County Health and Human Services Board has voted to lift the countywide mask mandate effective immediately.

During a routine inspection of the zoo on Oct. 4, inspectors found that the tiger, Sasha, had an open wound that was about 1.5 inches long on her left ear.

According to the university police’s crime log, the five allegations were reported between Sept. 24-Oct. 17.

One neighborhood in Sunset Beach had quite the unexpected visitor last week.

According to Donnie Johnson, the video was shot on Monday, Oct. 18, at the Surf City Pier.

The animal was spotted near Jesse Mae Monroe Elementary School in Ash.