The Island Men will host their fifth annual Backyard BBQ this October, featuring a day of friendly competition, music and ...

A North Carolina teen is facing 10 counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor following an investigation by the ...

A local bar showed two of Dolly Parton’s movies Wednesday and invited fans to watch as the world continues to mourn her death ...

Nearly half of America’s young children are growing up in what’s called a “child care desert,” according to new data.

Law enforcement agencies in Columbus County are addressing questions about Flock cameras after residents raised concerns ...

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library continues to grow its global footprint, gifting millions of books to young children to ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A local toy store employee is using his passion for Lego bricks to help a rescued kitten take his ...

Meta has agreed to a historic $17.1 billion nationwide settlement with 51 states and territories, representing the ...

COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A couple in Columbus County has been charged with child abuse in connection with an incident ...

A crash involving a car and a moped left one person seriously injured and blocked southbound traffic on 16th Street Monday ...

Pender County is asking residents for their thoughts on the design and features of a new playground at Long Creek Community ...

Commuters heading into Wilmington should prepare for delays Thursday, Aug. 27, as crew members perform maintenance on the ...