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UNCW menâs basketball defeats Southeastern Louisiana 70-57 at home
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UNCW menâs basketball defeats Southeastern Louisiana 70-57 at home
The second annual Live Oak Bank Holiday Classic took place Wednesday, Nov. 26, at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) Trask Coliseum.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/27/uncw-mens-basketball-defeats-southeastern-louisiana-70-57-home/
about 2 hours ago
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Lake Waccamaw police searching for missing 85-year-old woman
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Lake Waccamaw police searching for missing 85-year-old woman
The North Carolina Center for Missing Persons (NCCMP) has issued a silver alert for 85-year-old Betty Ward Stanley.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/27/lake-waccamaw-police-searching-missing-85-year-old-woman/
about 3 hours ago
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Wilmington woman awaiting extradition after fatal hit-and-run
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Wilmington woman awaiting extradition after fatal hit-and-run
The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) has made an arrest in a fatal hit-and-run that occured on Nov. 5 on Independence Boulevard.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/27/wilmington-woman-awaiting-extradition-after-fatal-hit-and-run/
about 4 hours ago
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Remains of missing Bladen County man found four years after disappearance
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Remains of missing Bladen County man found four years after disappearance
A family member of Brandon McDonald has confirmed his remains have been found, more than four years after his disappearance.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/27/remains-missing-bladen-county-man-found-four-years-after-disappearance/
about 6 hours ago
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Southport businessman arrested, charged with sex crimes
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Southport businessman arrested, charged with sex crimes
Truglio was charged with two counts of each of sexual battery and assault on a female.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/26/southport-businessman-arrested-charged-with-sex-crimes/
about 6 hours ago
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Judges allow North Carolina to use a map drawn in bid to give Republicans another US House seat
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Judges allow North Carolina to use a map drawn in bid to give Republicans another US House seat
Federal judges have allowed North Carolina to use a redrawn congressional map designed to give Republicans an additional U.S. House seat
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/26/judges-allow-north-carolina-use-map-drawn-bid-give-republicans-another-us-house-seat/
about 7 hours ago
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Angel Tree tags now available at three Walmart locations in Brunswick County
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Angel Tree tags now available at three Walmart locations in Brunswick County
Brunswick County Social Services (BCSS) is inviting community members to participate in its 2025 Angel Tree initiative.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/26/angel-tree-tags-now-available-three-walmart-locations-brunswick-county/
about 8 hours ago
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NCDMVâs Strategic Plan to increase staffing, cut wait times
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NCDMVâs Strategic Plan to increase staffing, cut wait times
The NCDMV says nearly half of all customers drive past their nearest office to find service elsewhere, and the average statewide wait time exceeds 1 hour and 50 minutes.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/26/ncdmvs-strategic-plan-increase-staffing-cut-wait-times/
about 9 hours ago
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WECT INVESTIGATES: New complaint filed in lawsuit against New Hanover County Schools
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WECT INVESTIGATES: New complaint filed in lawsuit against New Hanover County Schools
The complaint makes several changes to the original one filed in October.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/26/wect-investigates-new-complaint-filed-lawsuit-against-new-hanover-county-schools/
about 9 hours ago
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Five-day street closure planned for Princess Street pipe replacement
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Five-day street closure planned for Princess Street pipe replacement
A road in the Soda Pop district will be shut down for five days in December.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/26/five-day-street-closure-planned-princess-street-pipe-replacement/
about 12 hours ago
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Surf City warns residents after cyberattack hit CodeRED emergency alert system
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Surf City warns residents after cyberattack hit CodeRED emergency alert system
CodeRED recently experienced a service outage caused by a cybersecurity attack that impacted its software.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/26/surf-city-warns-residents-after-cyberattack-impacts-codered-emergency-alert-system/
about 12 hours ago
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Surf City maintains emergency alerts despite CodeRED cyberattack
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Surf City maintains emergency alerts despite CodeRED cyberattack
CodeRED recently experienced a service outage caused by a cybersecurity attack that impacted its software.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/26/surf-city-maintains-emergency-alerts-despite-codered-cyberattack/
about 13 hours ago
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Columbus County man charged after missing 94-year-old woman found wandering
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Columbus County man charged after missing 94-year-old woman found wandering
A man has been charged after a missing elderly woman who had wandered away from a home was found by law enforcement.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/26/columbus-county-man-charged-after-missing-94-year-old-woman-found-wandering/
about 15 hours ago
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Final day to apply for Oak Island Christmas by the Sea Parade
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Final day to apply for Oak Island Christmas by the Sea Parade
Entry applications for the parade were originally due on Nov. 21 but are now due on Nov. 26.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/26/final-day-apply-oak-island-christmas-by-sea-parade/
about 15 hours ago
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Elizabethtown sixth-grader uses school project to collect toys for hospitalized children
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Elizabethtown sixth-grader uses school project to collect toys for hospitalized children
An 11-year-old student is using his school project to bring holiday joy to children facing health challenges in North Carolina hospitals.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/26/elizabethtown-sixth-grader-uses-school-project-collect-toys-hospitalized-children/
about 19 hours ago
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Crews responding to multi-story house fire in Hampstead
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Crews responding to multi-story house fire in Hampstead
According to a WECT crew at the scene, the fire is at a multi-story home on 108 Key Largo Drive.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/26/crews-responding-early-morning-house-fire-hampstead/
about 19 hours ago
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Southport-Fort Fisher ferry services paused until further notice
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Southport-Fort Fisher ferry services paused until further notice
The pause in service is due to foggy conditions.
https://www.wect.com/2025/06/16/southport-fort-fisher-ferry-operate-alternate-schedule-today/
about 19 hours ago
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Oak Island begins needed beach renourishment project
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Oak Island begins needed beach renourishment project
The town had planned to begin the work last year but postponed it when bids came in too high.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/26/oak-island-begins-needed-beach-renourishment-project/
1 day ago
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Nearly 4.5 million North Carolinians expected to travel for Thanksgiving: Tips to avoid delays
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Nearly 4.5 million North Carolinians expected to travel for Thanksgiving: Tips to avoid delays
Wednesday is expected to be the busiest travel day of the year, with the congestion occurring from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/26/nearly-45-million-north-carolinians-expected-travel-thanksgiving-tips-avoid-delays/
1 day ago
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Holiday season poses mental health challenges for veterans
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Holiday season poses mental health challenges for veterans
The holiday season can be mentally challenging for veterans, who may face sensory overload from big crowds and noise, according to a local behavioral medicine expert.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/25/holiday-season-poses-mental-health-challenges-veterans/
1 day ago
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District Attorney Jon David will not seek re-election
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District Attorney Jon David will not seek re-election
District Attorney Jon David told WECT Tuesday afternoon that he will not seek re-election.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/25/district-attorney-jon-david-will-not-seek-re-election/
1 day ago
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House party mass shooting: Five arrested in connection with Robeson County party where two died
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House party mass shooting: Five arrested in connection with Robeson County party where two died
Five people have been arrested in connection with a large house party that left 11 people injured and two dead in Robeson County.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/25/house-party-mass-shooting-five-arrested-connection-with-robeson-county-party-where-two-died/
1 day ago
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Pender County announces ban on electric bikes, scooters and skateboards in county parks
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Pender County announces ban on electric bikes, scooters and skateboards in county parks
Pender County has released an update to one of its governing policies regarding county parks.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/25/pender-county-announces-ban-electric-bikes-scooters-skateboards-county-parks/
1 day ago
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Martin Luther King Jr. parade returns to downtown Wilmington
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Martin Luther King Jr. parade returns to downtown Wilmington
The Southeastern North Carolina Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee has announced this yearâs return of the Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in downtown Wilmington.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/25/martin-luther-king-jr-parade-returns-downtown-wilmington/
1 day ago
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8th annual Wilmington Historic Half Marathon to fill downtown streets this December
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8th annual Wilmington Historic Half Marathon to fill downtown streets this December
The 8th annual Wilmington Historic Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K races are set to welcome runners this December.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/25/8th-annual-wilmington-historic-half-marathon-fill-downtown-streets-this-december/
1 day ago
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Pender County hires new county manager
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Pender County hires new county manager
The Pender County Board of Commissioners has approved the appointment of a new county manager.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/25/pender-county-hires-new-county-manager/
1 day ago
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UNCW receives $500,000 grant to boost New Hanover County flood resilience
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UNCW receives $500,000 grant to boost New Hanover County flood resilience
The two-year planning grant was awarded to support flood safety and resilience efforts across New Hanover County.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/25/uncw-receives-500000-grant-boost-new-hanover-county-flood-resilience/
1 day ago
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Wilmington man charged after police chase following vehicle break-in attempt
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Wilmington man charged after police chase following vehicle break-in attempt
The suspect had left the area when the officers arrived, and officers were given a photo from security camera footage.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/25/wilmington-man-charged-after-police-chase-following-vehicle-break-in-attempt/
1 day ago
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Columbus County man arrested and charged with 13 counts of child sex crimes
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Columbus County man arrested and charged with 13 counts of child sex crimes
He is being held without bond at the Columbus County Detention Center and is expected to appear in court on Nov. 25 at 3 p.m.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/25/columbus-county-man-arrested-charged-with-13-counts-child-sex-crimes/
1 day ago
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NCDMV unveils 2026-2030 Strategic Plan focusing on customer service
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NCDMV unveils 2026-2030 Strategic Plan focusing on customer service
âOur guiding purpose is clear: Safe and easy service, so every North Carolinian can get where they need to go,â Commissioner Paul Tine said.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/25/ncdmv-unveils-2026-2030-strategic-plan-focusing-customer-service/
1 day ago
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CFCC hosting Geographic Information Systems information session
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CFCC hosting Geographic Information Systems information session
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the GIS program instructor, who will answer questions and discuss the skills and technologies covered in the program.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/25/cfcc-hosting-geographic-information-systems-information-session/
1 day ago
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Pender Co. Animal Shelter offering $5 holiday adoption special
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Pender Co. Animal Shelter offering $5 holiday adoption special
The shelter is located at 3280 New Savannah Road in Burgaw and is open from 1 to 5 p.m.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/25/pender-co-animal-shelter-offering-5-holiday-adoption-special/
1 day ago
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Pender Co. Animal Shelter holding special holiday adoption event
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Pender Co. Animal Shelter holding special holiday adoption event
The shelter is located at 3280 New Savannah Road in Burgaw and is open from 1 to 5 p.m.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/25/pender-co-animal-shelter-holding-special-holiday-adoption-event/
1 day ago
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Wilmington Police Department seeking grant to give every officer a body camera
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Wilmington Police Department seeking grant to give every officer a body camera
The Wilmington Police Department is seeking $340,000 in federal grant funding to purchase 70 new body cameras.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/25/wilmington-police-department-seeking-grant-give-every-officer-body-camera/
2 days ago
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What to know about the N.C. State Board of Electionsâ Registration Repair mail
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What to know about the N.C. State Board of Electionsâ Registration Repair mail
The North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCBOE) sent out a second round of Registration Repair letters Monday, Nov. 24, to voters.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/25/what-know-about-nc-state-board-elections-registration-repair-mail/
2 days ago
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Thanksgiving Day gatherings happening around the Cape Fear region
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Thanksgiving Day gatherings happening around the Cape Fear region
Organizations are inviting the community to Thanksgiving Day events across the region.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/24/thanksgiving-day-gatherings-happening-around-cape-fear-region/
2 days ago
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Calabash single mother receives new home after 10-year journey through Habitat for Humanity
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Calabash single mother receives new home after 10-year journey through Habitat for Humanity
Carias, a single mother of two daughters, moved to North Carolina seeking independence and a better life. Since arriving, the family has lived in income-based apartments that were too cramped.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/24/calabash-single-mother-receives-new-home-after-10-year-journey-through-habitat-humanity/
2 days ago
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$20 to $30 more per month: Duke Energy customers could see another rate increase
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$20 to $30 more per month: Duke Energy customers could see another rate increase
Duke Energy is seeking a 15% rate increase over the next two years, which would see customers paying an additional $20 to $30 per month by 2028.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/24/20-30-more-per-month-duke-energy-customers-could-see-another-rate-increase/
2 days ago
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Southport officials address tree removal, controlled burning near Indigo development
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Southport officials address tree removal, controlled burning near Indigo development
According to city officials, the removal of trees is part of the installation of the developmentâs county and state approved stormwater retention pond.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/24/southport-officials-address-tree-removal-controlled-burning-near-indigo-development/
2 days ago
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Cape Fear Cooking: Pinpointâs Sausage Stuffing
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Cape Fear Cooking: Pinpointâs Sausage Stuffing
Chef Cameron Garvey from Pinpoint Restaurant shares his Sausage Stuffing recipe.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/24/cape-fear-cooking-pinpoints-sausage-stuffing/
2 days ago
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NC Attorney General urges Shopify to block illegal e-cigarette sales to kids
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NC Attorney General urges Shopify to block illegal e-cigarette sales to kids
At least 28 illegal e-cigarette websites are currently being hosted on the e-commerce platform Shopify.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/24/nc-attorney-general-urges-shopify-block-illegal-e-cigarette-sales-kids/
2 days ago
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Advanced Care Center for Roboticsâ groundbreaking ceremony to be held in Leland
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Advanced Care Center for Roboticsâ groundbreaking ceremony to be held in Leland
The Columbus Regional Healthcare System is holding a groundbreaking ceremony this December to commemorate a new Advanced Care facility.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/24/advanced-care-center-robotics-groundbreaking-ceremony-be-held-leland/
2 days ago
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North Carolina launches âClick It or Ticketâ campaign for Thanksgiving week
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North Carolina launches âClick It or Ticketâ campaign for Thanksgiving week
Officials said the goal is to reduce preventable injuries and deaths during one of the busiest travel weeks of the year.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/24/north-carolina-launches-click-it-or-ticket-campaign-thanksgiving-week/
2 days ago
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Smart Start of New Hanover County executive director announces retirement
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Smart Start of New Hanover County executive director announces retirement
Morrow led SSNHC for 11 years, supporting children during their critical first five years and helping ensure they can thrive.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/24/smart-start-new-hanover-county-executive-director-announces-retirement/
3 days ago
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Bird flu detected in North Carolina geese raises concerns for pet owners
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North Carolina confirms bird flu in wild geese near Wilmington
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission received preliminary positive test results for bird flu in geese last week, according to a marine biologist with the agency.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/24/bird-flu-detected-north-carolina-geese-raises-concerns-pet-owners/
3 days ago
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William H. Craig Race For Life returning to Wilmington next month
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William H. Craig Race For Life returning to Wilmington next month
The annual William H. Craig Race For Life is set to be held in Wilmington next month.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/24/william-h-craig-race-life-returning-wilmington-next-month/
3 days ago
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Freeman Park permits for 2026 season to go on sale with limited-time discount
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Freeman Park permits for 2026 season to go on sale with limited-time discount
Residents can purchase the permits for only $110 with applicable fees from Dec. 1-31.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/24/freeman-park-permits-2026-season-go-sale-with-limited-time-discount/
3 days ago
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Free holiday parking to be offered in Downtown Wilmington this week
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Free holiday parking to be offered in Downtown Wilmington this week
Residents and visitors in downtown Wilmington will be able to save some money this week.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/24/free-holiday-parking-be-offered-downtown-wilmington-this-week/
3 days ago
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Man arrested after allegedly attempting to solicit sex from minor online
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Man arrested after allegedly attempting to solicit sex from minor online
A man was arrested after investigators said he tried to meet and solicit sex from a minor he contacted online.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/24/man-arrested-after-allegedly-attempting-solicit-sex-minor-online/
3 days ago
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How to save this Thanksgiving: expert shares tips to cut costs, retailers roll out discounts
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How to save this Thanksgiving: expert shares tips to cut costs, retailers roll out discounts
Itâs the countdown to Thanksgiving, and reports say people will spend less on their holiday feast.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/24/how-save-this-thanksgiving-expert-shares-tips-cut-costs-retailers-roll-out-discounts/
3 days ago
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