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PENDER CO., N.C. (WECT) - The Pender County School Board voted to approve a three-tier school bus system during a special meeting Tuesday afternoon. A change not many parents were on board with. [Previous story: Pender County Schools to discuss three-tier bell schedule at special meeting today]However, school officials say this three-tiered bus system has been recommended for years to increase the time students are in school while using fewer bus drivers.

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CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - The town of Carolina Beach is celebrating 100 years since its incorporation, and local businesses are showing they want everyone to join in on the fun. You’ll notice some spots have added special menu items in honor of the centennial, including Shag Bag on Carolina Beach’s boardwalk. “I’ve been in the cocktail industry for about 20 years and there was really nothing like this in Carolina Beach that served high-end cocktails,” said Nicole Adkins.

3 days 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.

4 days ago | wect.com | Liz McLaughlin

NORTH CAROLINA (WECT) - When Hurricane Helene’s floodwaters finally receded last September, Alex Webber thought the worst was over. The co‑owner of On Your Bike Café and repair shop had fled New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, searching for higher ground in the North Carolina mountains. Instead, she found 3 feet of mud, a gutted storefront and an insurance denial letter. “They take your money and they weasel out,” Webber said, reflecting on the still‑scarred space on Marshall’s Main Street.

5 days 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.