An 8 cent property tax increase may be coming to BSL to fund efforts to repair roads and create a stormwater department.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - One family is able to move back into their home after necessary renovations. The Ward family, who live in Columbus County, was one of many homeowners hit by Hurricane ...

Paws Place Dog Rescue is raising funds to build a storm shelter to use during hurricanes and other severe weather events. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) stated in a letter to the North ...

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - The city of Southport is set to host their Hurricane Expo today. According to the city, attendees will have the opportunity to talk with city employees about a variety of ...

The National Hurricane Center will begin issuing daily tropical outlooks May 15. The outlooks highlight areas showing potential for tropical development over the next two to seven days.

May 8 is day five of Hurricane Preparedness Week and focuses on staying protected during storms, whether you decide to evacuate or take shelter in your home. The 2025 hurricane season runs from ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Hurricane season is quickly approaching, and WECT is sharing tips to prepare ahead of time. Kirstin Jamerson with U.S. Cellular joined us in the WECT Studio to share tips on ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Rain chances remain paltry on this Wednesday evening with only a 10% for the rest of tonight. As our next system approaches, chances for needed-showers and a few embedded ...

May 4-10 is Hurricane Preparedness Week. NOAA addressed different topics for each day. Here they are in one place. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. By all ...

KELLY, N.C. (WECT) - Nearly seven years later, the dike system severely damaged and breached in Kelly, North Carolina, from Hurricane Matthew and Hurricane Florence is now on its way to a full ...