Wednesday, February 22 2012 6:10 PM EST2012-02-22 23:10:41 GMT
WILMINGTON, NC (WSFX) – We're talking about the big news of the day and the big talkers. We've got a lot of follow ups to stories we've brought you before, including a mom who encouraged her teen sonMore >>
Wednesday, February 22 2012 5:58 PM EST2012-02-22 22:58:00 GMT
Some people living in Wilmington are benefiting from eating fresher, healthier food through an unlikely source – the internet. Area residents can order produce and meat from farmers in Columbus County online at www.downeastconnect.com. More >>
Wednesday, February 22 2012 5:42 PM EST2012-02-22 22:42:32 GMT
Caught on tape – a mother was recently arrested after apparently encouraging her teenage son to fight. The mother is talking about the incident and admits she made a poor decision. RAW: Video of the fight inside. More >>
Wednesday, February 22 2012 12:32 PM EST2012-02-22 17:32:44 GMT
The new VIPR Program (Volunteer Intervention Prevention Response) consists of Sheriff's Citizens Academy graduates who have volunteered to complete the training program.More >>
Wednesday, February 22 2012 9:34 AM EST2012-02-22 14:34:50 GMT
This week on WECT's Carolina in the Morning, viewers are daring reporter Claire Hosmann to try some rather unusual things. The requests for dares went out earlier this month on the station's Facebook page.More >>
Wednesday, February 22 2012 4:22 AM EST2012-02-22 09:22:16 GMT
Someone reboot the calendar – it seems to be stuck on February even though temperatures will reflect what we see in mid April. I doubt too many will complain as not only will we have a pair of reallyMore >>
Tuesday, February 21 2012 4:33 PM EST2012-02-21 21:33:20 GMT
The town of Wrightsville Beach announced Tuesday morning that two veteran police officers have been placed on probation and a third resigned after an investigation that took several weeks.More >>
Tuesday, February 21 2012 4:04 PM EST2012-02-21 21:04:29 GMT
Commissioners in Brunswick County have decided to remove a fellow Commissioner from the Department of Social Services Board. Monday night, they voted 4 to 1 to remove Warren from the board. He served as the chairman. Read a statement from Warren inside. More >>
Tuesday, February 21 2012 3:35 PM EST2012-02-21 20:35:46 GMT
Dozens of the top drivers in the world are competing in this weekend's Daytona 500. The race is NASCAR'S biggest, richest and most prestigious event. A Wilmington man will watch the event from his Landfall home, and remembering back 33 years ago, to the last lap of the race, where a wreck changed his business plans.More >>
Tuesday, February 21 2012 2:59 PM EST2012-02-21 19:59:49 GMT
WILMINGTON, NC (WSFX) - You can nab some free lotion at Bath and Body Works now until February 20th. We found a little freebie that's great if you like smelly-good lotion.More >>
Monday, February 20 2012 6:31 PM EST2012-02-20 23:31:05 GMT
Some commissioners in Pender County have said they are getting a lot of noise complaints from the eastern part of the county and they might be making some changes.More >>
Monday, February 20 2012 6:14 PM EST2012-02-20 23:14:24 GMT
A group that opposes tax payer money going towards the construction of a new baseball stadium in Wilmington is gathering names. The group picked up more than 100 signatures on a petition this weekend, and if they get enough support the public would have to vote on the plan.More >>
Monday, February 20 2012 5:39 PM EST2012-02-20 22:39:42 GMT
Senators and State Representatives will often contact the Department of Corrections on behalf of prison inmates, asking for them to be transferred to prisons closer to home, or even paroled. It may surprise you – but it's common practice for some of our elected leaders in Raleigh.More >>
Monday, February 20 2012 5:14 PM EST2012-02-20 22:14:06 GMT
Overall, the report reveals the number of 16 and 17 year old driver deaths increased 11 percent nationwide. Nearly half of the 50 states saw increased teen fatalities, including North Carolina.More >>
Monday, February 20 2012 4:45 PM EST2012-02-20 21:45:56 GMT
Three young men were arrested in Onslow County early Monday morning after stealing a taxi. According to the sheriff's office, Deputy Todd McAllister stopped the cab within five minutes of it being reported stolen.More >>
Thursday, February 16 2012 5:30 PM EST2012-02-16 22:30:50 GMT
WILMINGTON, NC (WSFX) – Shoppers are delighted there's another full week of Super Doubles. This time, Harris Teeter is getting in on the action. Super Doubles means that high-valued coupons can be doubledMore >>
Celebrities hit a somber red carpet at Sunday's Grammy awards, where iconic pop singer Whitney Houston's surprise death overshadowed wild fashion choices.More >>
Some celebrities were elegant. Some were post-modern with a hint of 40s glam. And others ... well, others went to great lengths to get attention at Sunday's Grammy Awards. More >>
Monday, February 13 2012 6:16 PM EST2012-02-13 23:16:14 GMT
WILMINGTON, NC (WSFX) – We're talking about the big news of the day and the big talkers. Today the nation is still talking about the death of singer Whitney Houston and what is next for her daughter,More >>
Friday, February 10 2012 6:07 PM EST2012-02-10 23:07:34 GMT
A variety of county and state seats are open in North Carolina, and two longtime lawmakers, Rep. Carolyn Justice of Pender County (R) and Dewey Hill (D) of Columbus County, have decided not to run for seats in the State House again.More >>
Thursday, February 9 2012 7:59 PM EST2012-02-10 00:59:54 GMT
WILMINGTON, NC (WSFX) – Encore Magazine is giving us a list of the best things to do this weekend from Feb. 3 – Feb. 5th. Wine and chocolate festival kicks off Friday night at the Coastline ConferenceMore >>
Thursday, February 9 2012 5:48 PM EST2012-02-09 22:48:37 GMT
WILMINGTON, NC (WSFX) – There are a lot of good deals going on this week, and you can still find plenty of items for less than $2. It seems the coupon world is abuzz with Lowes Foods since the groceryMore >>
Wednesday, February 8 2012 10:50 PM EST2012-02-09 03:50:31 GMT
A Wilmington woman found herself with a new baby and without a job. Robin Riggs managed to turn a hobby into a successful business during a tough economy.More >>
Thursday, February 2 2012 3:54 AM EST2012-02-02 08:54:28 GMT
A man from Carolina Beach was diagnosed with an advanced stage of Melanoma four years ago, and although not given a huge chance to live even one year after diagnosis, he is still around and letting people know of his story and the need to be checked regularly by a dermatologist.More >>
Wednesday, February 22 2012 12:00 AM EST2012-02-22 05:00:04 GMT
Wilmington City Council members voted unanimously Tuesday night to spend $123,000 to see what it will take to build a baseball stadium and field.More >>
Tuesday, February 21 2012 8:53 PM EST2012-02-22 01:53:27 GMT
The Wilmington Police Department and SST Inc., a company known for gunshot detection and location technology, announced Tuesday that the WPD has implemented a system called ShotSpotter Flex℠ to help with safety and gun violence, according to a statement from SST.More >>
Friday, February 17 2012 5:51 PM EST2012-02-17 22:51:24 GMT
After a Caterpillar plant in Brunswick County fell through, state leaders are now trying to figure out what can be done to bring big business to the area. They say that local ports contributed to Caterpillar's decision to go elsewhere.More >>
