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1 week ago | wect.com | Reyna Crooms

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The opioid crisis in North Carolina continues to rise. A local research team is working to find ways to lower the amount of pills prescribed after surgery while maintaining a high level of patient care. According to the New Hanover County Department of Health and Human Services, opioid-related deaths have doubled in the last ten years. Leaders in the medical field are recognizing the need for change.

2 weeks ago | wect.com | Reyna Crooms

CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - The nonprofit Ocean Cure is preparing to help nearly 100 senior citizens gain access to the beach. Ocean Cure will be holding its 10th annual Senior Day on Thursday, June 12 at 8:30 a.m. Kevin Murphy, the founder of Ocean Cure, says that to kick off the day, seniors will first arrive at Carolina Beach coming from different assisted living facilities located across North Carolina.

2 weeks ago | wect.com | Reyna Crooms

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A state program that helps issue heat health alerts is at risk of closing due to federal cuts. The Climate and Health Program from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) works to track how temperature can impact public health. The NC Climate and Health team also works to inform North Carolinians about the dangers of heat and what preventive measures can be taken to stay safe.

3 weeks ago | wect.com | Reyna Crooms

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - School is out for summer, and plenty of kids will be hitting the pool soon, but swim instructors are urging parents to remember that safety should always come first. According to the American Red Cross, drowning is the number one cause of death for children ages 1-4. The Red Cross reports that children younger than 1 year old are more likely to drown at home, and for children younger than 5, 87% of drowning fatalities happen in home pools or hot tubs.

3 weeks ago | wect.com | Reyna Crooms

LELAND, N.C. (WECT) - The Leland Police Department is asking people to seek alternative routes after an 18-wheeler overturned on the ramp from 17 North to 74 West. The Leland Police Department says no injuries have been reported, but officers are on scene and motorists should expect delays. Copyright 2025 WECT. All rights reserved.