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A man is dead following an overnight shooting (MGN (Custom credit) | MGN Image (Credit)) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A man is dead after a shooting late Saturday night in Wilmington, according to the Wilmington Police Department.

Two people have died in a car accident in Columbus County (MGN (Custom credit) | MGN Image (Credit))

One person is dead following an early morning crash on I-140. (MGN | MGN Image (Credit)) NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - One person is dead following an early morning crash on Interstate 140, according to the N.C. Highway Patrol.

What is an aortic dissection? Doctors break down the condition that killed Sen. Graham A preliminary examination found U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham died from an aortic dissection. (MGN) Published Jul. 14, 2026 at 4:07 PM GMT+2 | Updated moments ago

New Hanover County Schools has made the switch to Chipmunk to help parents track buses. (Pixabay | Pixabay) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - New Hanover County Schools is rolling out a new app called Chipmunk to give parents real-time updates on school bus locations and route changes.

Beau, from the inspiration behind the coffee shop Bitty & Beau's, is now at work. (WECT) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The coffee shop that opened a decade ago to create a future for two siblings with Down syndrome has reached a milestone: Beau, one of the two children who inspired it all, is now working there.

Cyclosporiasis cases are rising in North Carolina. (MGN Image (Credit)) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness that can cause diarrhea, vomiting, and a list of other symptoms, is rising in numbers across North Carolina and the country.

Sod farmers continue navigating drought conditions. (WECT) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Much of North Carolina, including the Wilmington area, is now listed under severe or extreme drought conditions, and local businesses that depend on the land are feeling the effects daily.

Columbus County Schools will be using an AI platform called Magic School this school year. (WECT) COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Columbus County Schools will incorporate an artificial intelligence platform called Magic School for the upcoming school year.

Two adults have died after being pulled from the ocean in distress Sunday morning on Holden Beach, according to police.