TRAFFIC ALERT: Head-on crash causes road closure A head-on crash caused a shutdown on a Wilmington road.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Head-on crash causes road closure #NCnews

‘Their money stays’: Azalea Festival brings thousands of visitors to Wilmington and millions of dollars 250,000 visitors come from all over the country for the Azalea festival, according to last year’s Bloom Report.

‘Their money stays’: Azalea Festival brings thousands of visitors to Wilmington and millions of dollars #NCnews

WECT INVESTIGATES: State Auditor flags financial oversight issue at CFCC A new report uncovered a “significant deficiency” in Cape Fear Community College’s internal financial controls.

WECT INVESTIGATES: State Auditor flags financial oversight issue at CFCC #NCnews

Viral video prompts questions about elder abuse reporting A video taken by a Wilmington man has gone viral on social media.

Viral video prompts questions about elder abuse reporting #NCnews

From ‘BuddhaBot’ to $1.99 chats with AI Jesus, the faith-based tech boom is here For some evangelical Christians, faith is about having a personal relationship with Jesus. At $1.99 per minute, the tech company Just Like Me is taking that concept to a new level.

From ‘BuddhaBot’ to $1.99 chats with AI Jesus, the faith-based tech boom is here #NCnews

Stocks drift lower and oil prices ease ahead of planned US-Iran talks Stocks drifted mostly lower on Wall Street and oil prices slipped ahead of planned U.S.-Iran talks following a shaky ceasefire agreement.

Stocks drift lower and oil prices ease ahead of planned US-Iran talks #NCnews

Skywatch Bird Rescue seeks help finding injured pelican near Masonboro Island Skywatch Bird Rescue is asking for the public’s help to find and rescue a critically injured brown pelican last seen off Masonboro Island.

Skywatch Bird Rescue seeks help finding injured pelican near Masonboro Island #NCnews

The 2026 EPA Rollback: A New Toxic Gamble for WNC Watersheds? wnctimes.com/article/the-... #EPA #TrumpAdministration #WNC #WncWater #ToxicWater #EPA2026 #CleanWater #ToxicWater #Watersheds #CleanEnergy #Coal #DukeEnergy #BlueRidgeMountains #Asheville #CoalAsh #WNCnews #NCNEWS #WaterPollution

Pittsburgh Steelers’ Alex Highsmith returns to Wilmington for derby-style charity event A Kentucky Derby-style celebration held during Azalea Festival weekend returns Saturday, April 11, for its fifth year to benefit the Alex Highsmith Family Foundation and the Barbara Highsmith Reading Academy of Wilmington.

Pittsburgh Steelers’ Alex Highsmith returns to Wilmington for derby-style charity event #NCnews

Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office alerting community of recent vehicle break-ins The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of vehicle break-ins happening in the southern part of the county.

Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office alerting community of recent vehicle break-ins #NCnews

Picture this: A raffle offers a Picasso for 100 euros ($117) to fund Alzheimer’s research Picture this: A raffle offers a Picasso for 100 euros ($117) to fund Alzheimer’s research

Picture this: A raffle offers a Picasso for 100 euros ($117) to fund Alzheimer’s research #NCnews

Chalk It Up: The 32nd Annual Smoky Mountain 9-Ball Shootout Returns to Waynesville | WNC Times Waynesville -- Get ready to rack ‘em up! The Old Armory Recreation Center is set to transform into a high-stakes billiards arena.

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Logging company owner charged with felony timber theft in Columbus County A man from Evergreen has been arrested and charged in connection with a timber theft investigation in Columbus County.

Logging company owner charged with felony timber theft in Columbus County #NCnews

License Plate Agency in Wilmington closed due to apparent illness WECT has reached out to the North Carolina Department of Transportation for more information.

License Plate Agency in Wilmington closed due to apparent illness #NCnews

Lil Jon concert sees increased security after violent weekend in downtown Wilmington The sheriff’s office agreed to send more deputies downtown throughout the weekend.

Lil Jon concert sees increased security after violent weekend in downtown Wilmington #NCnews

Carolina Beach, Kure Beach renourishment project nears completion A multi-million dollar beach nourishment project along Carolin Beach and Kure Beach is about 75% complete, with sand placement expected to finish by April 20.

Carolina Beach, Kure Beach renourishment project nears completion #NCnews

Wrightsville Avenue backed up amid fire crew response Fire crews are responding to an incident in the area of Wrightsville Avenue and Dawson Street on Thursday afternoon.

Wrightsville Avenue backed up amid fire crew response #NCnews

79th Queen Azalea Elaine Hendrix makes stop at local hospital to visit patients This year’s Queen Azalea, Elaine Hendrix, and her court paid a visit to Novant Health Betty H. Cameron Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Wilmington.

79th Queen Azalea Elaine Hendrix makes stop at local hospital to visit patients #NCnews

Husband of Southport shooting victim questions competency ruling for accused gunman Now, Lennie Rogers, the husband of one of the victims, says Monday’s court decision to halt proceedings and send Edge for further evaluation is prolonging anguish for those still waiting for accountability.

Husband of Southport shooting victim questions competency ruling for accused gunman #NCnews

Brunswick Partnership for Housing to hold 5th annual fundraiser at American Fish Co. Brunswick Partnership for Housing is holding its fifth annual fundraiser at American Fish Company.

Brunswick Partnership for Housing to hold 5th annual fundraiser at American Fish Co. #NCnews

Live music, food, and fun at Coastal Music Festival in May Hampstead United Methodist Church will host the Coastal Music Festival in May.

Live music, food, and fun at Coastal Music Festival in May #NCnews

Wildfire burns 20 acres near Winnabow; officials urge drivers to avoid area Emergency crews are responding to an active wildfire burning in the area of Funston Road and Old Mill Creek in Winnabow, according to the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office.

Wildfire burns 20 acres near Winnabow; officials urge drivers to avoid area #NCnews

Off-duty Chatham County deputy rescues swimmers at Ocean Isle Beach An off-duty Chatham County deputy helped rescue two swimmers in distress over Easter weekend at Ocean Isle Beach.

Off-duty Chatham County deputy rescues swimmers at Ocean Isle Beach #NCnews

Maryland settles with owner and operator of ship that crashed into bridge, causing deadly collapse Maryland settles with owner and operator of ship that crashed into bridge, causing deadly collapse

Maryland settles with owner and operator of ship that crashed into bridge, causing deadly collapse #NCnews

Cape Fear River Watch cleanup targets Greenfield Lake watershed Cape Fear River Watch is hosting a community litter cleanup with Keep New Hanover Beautiful.

Cape Fear River Watch cleanup targets Greenfield Lake watershed #NCnews

OSHA investigating death at Smithfield’s Bladen County plant The death is the third at the Bladen County facility in the last 10 months.

OSHA investigating death at Smithfield’s Bladen County plant #NCnews

Oil prices rise toward $100 as stocks slow on doubts about the US-Iran ceasefire Oil prices rise toward $100 as stocks slow on doubts about the US-Iran ceasefire

Oil prices rise toward $100 as stocks slow on doubts about the US-Iran ceasefire #NCnews

CFPUA closes portion of Chestnut Street for emergency water service repairs A portion of Chestnut Street has been shutdown Thursday, April 9, for an emergency water service repair.

CFPUA closes portion of Chestnut Street for emergency water service repairs #NCnews

Olympic hero Jack Hughes has new chiclets as NHL dentists get a moment in the spotlight Olympic hero Jack Hughes has new chiclets as NHL dentists get a moment in the spotlight

Olympic hero Jack Hughes has new chiclets as NHL dentists get a moment in the spotlight #NCnews

AP study: MLB average salary hits a record $5.34M as the Mets lead spending again AP study: MLB average salary hits a record $5.34M as the Mets lead spending again

AP study: MLB average salary hits a record $5.34M as the Mets lead spending again #NCnews