Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 4:42 PM EDT
|By Michael Praats
A prosecutor for Mecklenburg County revealed new graphic details of the murder of Laura Miller in an east Charlotte apartment complex.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 10:08 AM EDT
|By Michael Praats
Supporters of the bill said the pistol purchase permit system is redundant since federal background checks are already required and many of the checks in place are what the state requires.
Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 1:36 PM EST
|By Michael Praats
Cold weather combined with high winds heading into the Christmas weekend led to problems for customers of Duke Energy with thousands being left in the dark during some of the coldest days of the year.
Updated: Mar. 4, 2022 at 1:41 PM EST
|By WECT Staff and Michael Praats
Cawthorn faced challenges to his eligibility to run for federal office with opponents citing the 14th Amendment, Article 3.
Updated: Feb. 18, 2022 at 1:10 PM EST
|By Michael Praats
We all know the health risks of smoking cigarettes, from lung cancer to emphysema there’s no shortage of data and research showing the problems smoking can cause
Updated: Dec. 20, 2021 at 11:55 AM EST
|By Michael Praats
The words on the wall are written in large black font and read: “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” It’s a commonly cited Bible verse and can be found on a range of things, from coffee mugs to bumper stickers, but these words aren’t written on the walls of a church or even the YMCA. Instead, they are on the walls of the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2021 at 2:24 PM EDT
|By Michael Praats
A digital billboard in Wilmington is catching the eyes of drivers but it’s not the ads for insurance or beer that are leaving people with questions.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2021 at 9:00 AM EST
|By Michael Praats
Wilmington native and NBA Legend Michael Jordan has gifted Novant Health $10 million to open two medical clinics in New Hanover County.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2021 at 2:00 PM EST
|By Michael Praats
The former Marine who went viral for his efforts rescuing six dogs in Leland during Hurricane Florence has been arrested and charged for his role in the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2020 at 10:44 AM EST
|By Michael Praats
The Neflix series ‘Outer Banks’ was wildly popular when it debuted in April of 2020,, however, one North Carolina author is claiming that the story the show is based on was taken from his book - and suspects it happened right here in Wilmington.