From increased fire danger to accidental food poisoning, the holidays can come with a lot more than just joy and cheer.

Towns, cities and organizations are inviting the community to ring in the New Year with fun events across the region.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The City of Wilmington is giving the gift of free parking in downtown Wilmington this week for the ...

Drivers should seek a detour to the intersection of US Highway 421 and N.C. Highway 210 and expect delays for the next hour.

CHADBOURN, N.C. (WECT) - A Columbus County man is facing murder charges after a shooting that left one person dead on Sunday.

The State Rail Plan identifies needs and guides investments in the state’s freight and passenger rail network for the next 30 ...

A spokesperson for the county fire department said the smell is swamp gas, which the fire rescue can’t do anything to fix.

RIEGELWOOD, N.C. (WECT) - A family of three has been displaced from their home after a house fire on Waterline Way Sunday, ...

Crews with Duke Energy have restored power in the Love Grove neighborhood. New Hanover County Fire Rescue responded to several calls of a strange smell Sunday. A family of five has been displaced from ...

Crews with Duke Energy have restored power in the Love Grove neighborhood.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Your First Alert Forecast for Christmas week is tranquil with low rain chances, lots of sun, and patchy fog. Temperatures will peak in the seasonably chilly 50s Monday, dip ...