WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) — Long-time residents of southeastern North Carolina will never forget December 1989, when a historic snowstorm transformed the coastal region into a winter wonderland. The ...

When Hurricane Helene destroyed parts of Interstate 40 at the Tennessee-North Carolina state line, traffic engineers knew the fix wasn't going to be easy. They raced for months to get just two lanes ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jenn Rice is a nomadic journalist who covers food and drink. I’m a born and bred North Carolinian (Team Duke all the way!) and ...

The U.S. Postal Service said it has been “preparing for the holiday peak season” since January. Daniella Segura McClatchy News More than 5.9 million pieces of mail and packages have been received by ...

Fraser Firs are native to the Appalachian Mountains and are North Carolina's primary Christmas tree crop. North Carolina began commercially producing Christmas trees in the 1950s. The state produces ...

As you jingle your way through this season’s holiday programming, carve out a little time for a homegrown movie or two. We’ve added some updates to our annual list of Christmas or holiday movies that ...

If Santa needs Christmas spirit to power his sleigh on Christmas Eve, he will find plenty in Southport. Though the city is small in number, it's mighty when it comes to supporting local events and ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Most people decorate Christmas trees for the holidays, while others put lights on their boats. A coastal tradition sailed by in Wrightsville Beach Saturday night. The North ...

ASHEVILLE - Frolic in the festive districts-turned-winter wonderlands and march along with toy soldiers in Main Street parades this holiday season. From a Christmas tree lighting at Grove Arcade to a ...