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BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) – Registration is now open for the NCWorks Scam Jam, a free community event aimed at helping job seekers protect themselves from fraud, scams and identity theft. Organizers say employment scams continue to target North Carolinians, with criminals using fake job postings, phishing attempts and other tactics to steal money and personal information.

A lane of the 1400 block of Dawson Street is closed effective immediately as crews work on an emergency sewer repair. Published: Jul. 15, 2026 at 2:27 PM EDT|Updated: 25 minutes ago WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – A lane of the 1400 block of Dawson Street is closed effective immediately as crews work on an emergency sewer repair.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Nearly a year after a tense standoff ended with officers shooting him, a Wilmington man was sentenced Wednesday on gun and drug charges. In court on July 15, it was ordered David Laudell Jacobs would serve between 6.4 and 8.75 years in prison after pleading no contest in court under a plea agreement, according to the district attorney’s office.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – North Carolina’s coast draws visitors for the beach, but many also come to see coastal birds, sea turtles, and other wildlife. According to the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, those habitats can be strained by coastal development, population growth, and climate change. The commission is asking visitors to the southern coast to complete a roughly five-minute survey to help measure the economic impact of wildlife viewing.

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) – The NC Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) has issued a swimming advisory for an area in Wrightsville Beach due to high bacteria levels. According to NCDEQ, the advisory was issued for an area in Banks Channel at the public access at the corner of Waynick Boulevard and Sunset Avenue on July 15. “Water samples indicate a running monthly average of 56 enterococci per 100 milliliters of water,” NCDEQ said.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is urging state regulators to reject Duke Energy Progress’ proposed 15% rate increase, arguing it would force customers to pay about $960 million more than necessary over the next two years. Duke Energy Progress provides energy to the eastern half of North Carolina and Asheville.

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) – Cucalorus Film Foundation and a local, all-female surfing competition are teaming up to host a weekend of celebrating surf culture and community later this summer. The Surfalorus Film Festival and 2026 Wrightsville Beach Wahine Classic are scheduled for the weekend of Aug. 7 through 9. “Surfalorus has always been about celebrating the culture, creativity, and community that surround the ocean,” said Zach Hanner, director of Surfalorus Film Festival.

DOJ launches 15-city antisemitism awareness tour amid rising hate crimes The Department of Justice initiates a 15-city antisemitism awareness tour as attacks against Jewish Americans reach a 46-year high. Task Force Head Leo Terrell details the plan to expand enforcement and education, targeting local prosecutors who fail to act. Terrell urges Jewish Democrats to join the Republican Party to effectively combat antisemitism.

ICE temporarily pauses vehicle stops after officer-involved shootings Former senior advisor to Tom Homan, Todd Bensman joins ‘Fox & Friends First’ to break down the temporary pause on ICE vehicle stops, exposing how sanctuary city policies actively force agents into high-risk operations.

St. Paul police union chief says staffing collapse leaves Minnesota Mark Ross, President of the St. Paul Police Federation, says Minnesota is facing a thousand-officer shortage and warns fraud, underfunding, and political pressures are undermining public safety.