6+ hour, 56+ min ago  (128+ words) NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N. C. (WECT) - A 20-year-old man from New Hanover County pleaded guilty to child sex exploitation charges from 2025. Cameron Joe William Freeman entered guilty pleas to five counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and five counts of…...

4+ hour, 24+ min ago  (167+ words) WHITEVILLE, N. C. (WECT) - North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announced a reward for information about the death of a fitness studio owner in Columbus County. 71-year-old Cynthia Hansen died at the hospital on March 11 after being assaulted inside her business, Stronger Body…...

3+ hour, 56+ min ago  (67+ words) WECT NEW DETAILS: Fugitive wanted by Tabor City police captured after two-day search Gang member arrested on drug charges following multi-agency operation Reward offered for information on death of Whiteville fitness studio owner New Hanover County man pleads guilty to…...

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5+ hour, 11+ min ago  (48+ words) WECT Multiple-vehicle accident closes lane on I-10 West in Mobile Man shot to death, 1 woman injured after early morning shooting in South Memphis Secondary scene connected to shooting at South Miro and Gen Taylor streets...

7+ hour, 50+ min ago  (61+ words) WECT 3 pets dead, 1 dog revived after kitchen fire damages Vancouver home Man shot to death, 1 woman injured after early morning shooting in South Memphis Secondary scene connected to shooting at South Miro and Gen Taylor streets New Hanover County man…...

1+ hour, 32+ min ago  (165+ words) WILMINGTON, N. C. (WECT) - Coastal Horizons hosted the grand opening of a new on-site pharmacy in partnership with Genoa Healthcare on Tuesday. According to Coastal Horizons, the goal of the pharmacy is to expand and simplify access to patient-centered care on its…...

7+ hour, 44+ min ago  (65+ words) WECT Mom demanding answers in daughter's deadly crash Man shot to death, 1 woman injured after early morning shooting in South Memphis Secondary scene connected to shooting at South Miro and Gen Taylor streets Exhibit traces 250 years of American history at…...

7+ hour, 11+ min ago  (164+ words) WILMINGTON, N. C. (WECT) - United Way of the Cape Fear Area (UWCFA) is hosting its Rock the Day for the United Way event next month. The event will include live entertainment, cocktails and mocktails, food from Middle Sound Grille and Grumpy's Soft…...

18+ hour ago  (83+ words) WECT Man arrested on drug charges after traffic stop for expired registration Wildlife officials remove 12-foot gator from Southport home Early morning Space X launch illuminates sky over Southeastern NC WECT INVESTIGATES: Did Pender County break state law by suspending…...