SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — Voting for the 2022 election is underway. Constituents will choose candidates this midterm season to fill one U.S. Senate seat, 14 House seats, several state offices, including the general assembly, supreme court and court of appeals, local judges and prosecutors, as well as county offices, including sheriff and commissioners, and local school boards. Before heading to the polls, sample ballots can be accessed here to help individuals research candidates ahead of cas... read more

By WECT Staff Published: Apr. 20, 2022 at 9:23 AM EDT|Updated: 4 hours ago RALEIGH, N.C. (WECT) - The multi-use path and resurfacing project on Old Fayetteville Road has been named one of twelve finalists for this year’s NCDOT Mobi Awards. If the project wins, the award would go to the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. The 10-foot-wide path runs alongside Old Fayetteville Road from North Brunswick High School to the Leland Town Hall. To keep pedestrians and cyclists... read more

SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — Those who live in Brunswick or New Hanover counties, and travel the memorial bridge, dine downtown or walk the riverfront likely possess some interest in new efforts to develop the land on the western banks of the Cape Fear River. But actually following the details can get complicated and easily misconstrued, especially for anyone unfamiliar with the zoning process. A major project that has sparked a lot of conversation is The Villages at Battleship Point. At the heart of the plan are thre... read more

OCEAN ISLE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - Spend any amount of time along the coast and it won’t take long to see how important sea turtles are to the area. Now, one town wants to make sure the endangered species are protected. Risks to sea turtles come from two major sources: other wildlife and humans. “When those babies come out of the nest, they’re looking for the stars or the moon,” said Debra Allen, the island coordinator for the Ocean Isle Beach Sea Turtle Protection Organization. That can be a p... read more

LELAND, N.C. (WECT) - Leland is arguably one of the fastest-growing communities in the Cape Fear. You may be wondering what’s bringing all these people to the once-quiet town. Retirees say there are many reasons from friendly faces to less pressure on their wallets after leaving the workforce. The cheaper housing is only the tip of the iceberg when you tally up the savings, but there are other things attracting retirees to Leland. “Philadelphia — you look around and people just put their heads dow... read more