There is a proposal to drop the tax rate to 35.5 cents. Due to the average home valuation increase the county saw, homeowners ...

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - New Hanover County Schools (NHCS) is inviting the community to two online security ...

The pilot program is supposed to help with safety, spotting weapons, fights, smoke and large groups of people moving at once.

New Hanover's property values jumped in 2025. Commissioner Dane Scalise and county tax administrator Allison Snell explain ...

On Monday at 7:38 p.m. the NWS Wilmington NC issued a flood advisory in effect until 10:45 p.m. for New Hanover County.

For National Nutrition Month, aim to fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables, striving for two cups of fruit and two ...

Last year, the County Manager Chris Coudriet approved up to $30,000 for a review of the board of elections after a ...

School leaders want to hear from neighbors, school staff, and parents. But what exactly is an AI School Safety Program and how will it impact students? WECT works to get you answers.

A California man has been arrested on multiple charges, including statutory rape and kidnapping, after a missing 15-year-old ...

NC Works is holding career fairs in New Hanover and Brunswick County for opportunities in Novant Health. The positions ...

The Parker Poe Law Firm has concluded its review of the New Hanover County Board of Elections, finding the board was aware of ...