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Officials say the more people are attemping to fly drones with contraband into prisons. (MGN | MGN Image (Credit)) WHITEVILLE, N.C. (WECT) - The use of drones to fly contraband into North Carolina prisons is increasing, according to the state's Department of Adult Correction.

(MGN (Custom credit) | MGN Image (Credit)) NORTH CAROLINA (WECT) - Millions of Americans are facing a deadline to select a new student loan repayment plan, and financial experts are warning that ignoring the bills will only cause debt to grow.

Novant breaks ground on new rehabilitation hospital. (WECT) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Novant Health broke ground Tuesday on the new Novant Health New Hanover Rehabilitation Hospital, an inpatient physical rehabilitation facility in Wilmington.

Governor Josh Stein says he plans to veto a bill that would change North Carolina election laws. (WECT) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A voting bill that has drawn opposition from both sides of the aisle is now on Gov. Josh Stein's desk, and he has already announced plans to veto it.

A voting bill that has drawn opposition from both sides of the aisle is now on Gov. Josh Stein’s desk, and he has already announced plans to veto it.

(Source: MGN) (MGN) BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. — Brunswick County EMS has been responding to a significant number of heat-related calls this summer, with most incidents involving people working outdoors, according to the agency's director.

How to manage back-to-school anxiety. (WECT) Published Aug. 17, 2026 at 11:56 AM GMT+2 | Updated moments ago

Local school districts are expanding their use of artificial intelligence this school year, working to ensure the technology is used responsibly as a resource f WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Local school districts are expanding their use of artificial intelligence this school year, working to ensure the technology is used responsibly as a resource for teachers.

Officials urge drivers to be mindful of school buses on the road. (WECT) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - New Hanover County Schools reported 152 drivers passing stopped school buses in a single day last school year, according to the district's director of transportation.

New Hanover County Schools will host a town hall tonight for families and staff. (WECT) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - New Hanover County Schools will host an open discussion session tonight for staff and families as students settle into their second day of class.