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Ava Brendgord joined the WECT team in July of 2023 as a reporter/ multimedia journalist. Ava was born and raised in Houston, TX. She graduated from Penn State University in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism and a double minor in digital media trends and analytics and political science.

Jan 1, 2025 · WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A cafeteria chain in Wilmington has permanently closed. A sign posted to the doors of K&W Cafeteria by management explained that due to lengthy renovations, they were unable to continue operations at the site.

Dec 23, 2024 · Known as the “Christmas décor store” by some; owner Rick Mitchell said his late wife is the reason why they go all out for the holidays.

4 days ago · WECT is where breaking news and severe weather comes first for New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, Bladen and Columbus counties.

Jan 9, 2025 · Senators representing southeastern North Carolina counties, Michael Lee (left), Bill Rabon (center) and Brent Jackson (right) will all hold committee chairman seats in the 2025-26 General Assembly sessions.

Dec 3, 2024 · BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) -Another beach town in Brunswick County will enforce a paid parking system next summer. During a special meeting on Monday, December 2, the Sunset Beach Board of Commissioners agreed to move forward with a …

Jan 3, 2025 · DUPLIN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Months after a deadly crash involving a UNCW student, the DWI charge against her has been dismissed. In a statement released by the NC District Attorney’s office, blood results returned by the North Carolina State Crime Lab show there were no impairing substances found in Raylee Grieco’s system at the time of the crash.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Wilmington’s record high for February 9, 77, set in 1994, will be challenged Sunday, as southwesterly breezes usher temperatures deep into the 70s on the Cape Fear mainland; a passing cold front could touch a shower amid lots of dry time, so keep an eye out if you’re finishing wings on the grill ahead of the big game.

Jan 2, 2025 · WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The first day of January 2025 means a number of new laws are now in effect, with lower income taxes, stricter rules around event ticket pricing and higher car liability insurance rates among the changes for North Carolina residents.