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Hoggard graduate disrupts ceremony over valedictorian's speech
9+ hour, 8+ min ago (77+ words) WECT Hoggard graduate disrupts ceremony over valedictorian's speech WECT NEWS NOW: Local artists debut novel examines friendship through the lens of four artists "Mental health care is here for everybody': Local expert pushes back against PTSD stigma Southport-Fort Fisher ferry…...
Federal student loan changes are coming. Here's what to do now
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (312+ words) (CNN) - For those with federal student loans, there are big changes coming next month to how you can pay them back. But there are steps you can take now to save as much money as possible. Changes are coming to…...
Major changes coming to federal student loans
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (77+ words) WECT Major changes coming to federal student loans "Mental health care is here for everybody: Local expert pushes back against PTSD stigma US and Iran launch strikes after Trump blames Tehran for helicopter crash Southport-Fort Fisher ferry to operate on…...
Senior Resource Center recruiting volunteer drivers for meal delivery program
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (73+ words) WECT Senior Resource Center recruiting volunteer drivers for meal delivery program Wilmington to celebrate Juneteenth with week of community events Employee charged after alleged assault at West Bladen Living Center Brunswick, Columbus counties among recipients of $10 million EMS grant New…...
New Hanover County school board considers ban on students recording others
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (84+ words) WECT New Hanover County school board considers ban on students recording others Bluey's latest quest is a showcase for the imagination of children Multi-agency investigation busts vehicle theft ring in the Carolinas "An issue of life and death': Wilmington police…...
WECT INVESTIGATES: State Auditor to review $587 M school voucher program
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (317+ words) WILMINGTON, N. C. (WECT) - North Carolina's state auditor is taking a closer look at a controversial state-funded program. State Auditor Dave Boliek has opened an audit into the Opportunity Scholarship program, North Carolina's taxpayer-funded school voucher program. The Opportunity Scholarship program, launched…...
CFCC hosting Surf City Center open house this month
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (223+ words) WECT | TV6 HAMPSTEAD, N. C. (WECT) - Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) is inviting the community to explore its recently expanded Surf City Center. CFCC will be hosting an open house at the facility, where attendees will have the opportunity to learn about programs,…...
Children's Museum of Wilmington offering free sensory-friendly events
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (180+ words) WECT WILMINGTON, N. C. (WECT) - The Children's Museum of Wilmington has announced it is partnering with Bright Bridge ABA to host free "Sensory Sunday" events for the rest of the year. According to the museum, "Sensory Sunday" is a bi-monthly event that…...
Brunswick Community College to resume some EMS courses after abrupt suspension
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (227+ words) BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N. C. (WECT) - Brunswick Community College (BCC) will be resuming some of its emergency medical services courses after an abrupt suspension that caught many students off guard. Within the past month, students reported classes were canceled, and public records show…...
Pender County school board selects design team for Topsail Middle School
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (98+ words) WECT Pender County school board selects design team for Topsail Middle School Carolina Beach ice cream shop owner loses appeal in child sex crime case Grace for the Kids: Former foster kid returns to Boys & Girls Homes of North Carolina…...