Health expert discusses risk for elderly in freezing temperatures
According to the National Institute of Aging, older people are more likely to be affected by the cold. The elderly may not be ...
Family and multicultural event held at Wilmington Convention Center to honor MLK Day
Dr. King was scheduled to speak in Wilmington on the same day he was assassinated, April 4, 1968, but he canceled his ...
Wilmington Warming Shelter extends openings ahead of winter storm
The expected winter weather in souteast North Carolina on Jan. 21 and 22 could result in potientially dangerous driving conditions.
First Alert Forecast: cold and snowy
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Your First Alert Forecast opens bitterly cold under thickening clouds Tuesday. A winter storm approaching from the south could generate a few snowflakes and sleet pellets, ...
Wilmington golf course gets preparations for putting greens ‘teed up’ ahead of cold temps
The covering event is when about a dozen people show up to cover the greens with black tarps. This time the group bundled up ...
NCDOT crews spray over 30,000 gallons of brine on roads ahead of winter storm
With the threat of snow and ice within the next 24 to 48 hours, crews with the North Carolina D Transportation are preparing ...
WECT’s Gabe Ross updates you on the latest ahead of Tuesday’s winter storm
WECT meteorologist Gabe Ross will be live on WECT.com, the WECT News App, YouTube, and Facebook updating you on the latest.
SENC school districts share plans for winter storm
School districts in Southeastern North Carolina are starting to share their plans for this week’s winter storm.
Winter storm leads to closures across the Cape Fear
Counties are releasing adjusted schedules, and hours of operations because of the forecasted weather on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Experts share final preparation tips before winter storm arrives
Experts say there’s several ways to keep you, your home and your car safe from cold temperatures, snow and ice.
Taste of Trucks food festival to be held at CFCC
The vendors will compete for the title of ‘Best Dish’, with awards determined by votes through festival’s attendees.
The pros and cons of borrowing from your 401k
(k) loans have been a popular option for many people, but it could put your future in jeopardy. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa gets tips from NerdWallet on how to approach a 401(k) loan.