2+ hour, 2+ min ago   (106+ words) Duke Energy will communicate grid conditions through its official communication channels," Duke said in a social media post. SOUTHEASTERN N.C. (WECT) - Duke Energy is warning customers of a text-message scam being circulated. According to Duke Energy, there have been reports of…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (467+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - How often do you check your phone in a day? You probably don't count, but a recent study shows it's nearly 200 times a day, which equals every five minutes you're awake. Between texting, calling, and of course, social…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (156+ words) BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Brunswick County Schools (BCS) has issued a warning to students and staff following a recent phishing attempt that tried to access their email accounts. BCS states that there was no system intrusion or data breach as a…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago   (51+ words) A property manager from Brookfield Properties, the previous owner of the mall, told WECT that 4th Dimension Properties was the new owner of the mall as of Aug. 5. Live recording for VODIN THIS ... Watching Your Wallet: Identifying text scams Watching Your…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago   (420+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is cracking down on a popular texting app that he says is helping fuel the fentanyl epidemic. In a Monday announcement, Jackson ... WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is cracking…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago   (183+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - It is time for spring cleaning and there are ways your phone can be helpful when getting rid of unwanted things. Jessica Holt, with U.S. Cellular, was in the studio to talk ... WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - It is time for spring…...

10+ mon, 1+ week ago   (294+ words) The texts impersonating state road toll collection agencies attempt to get phone users to reveal financial information, such as credit or debit cards or bank accounts. They're so-called smishing ... The texts impersonating state road toll collection agencies attempt to get…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago   (142+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - This Friday, March 7 is Global Day of Unplugging. Jessica Holt, with U.S. Cellular, was in the studio to talk about tips on how to unplug from your phone. "Once you put your ... Tech Talk: Global Day of Unplugging WILMINGTON,…...

11+ mon, 3+ week ago   (111+ words) The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) is warning of fake robo-text scammers posing as toll road collection services. SCAM ALERT: Brunswick Co. Sheriff's Office warns of toll scam BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) is warning of…...

11+ mon, 4+ week ago   (173+ words) COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Columbus County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is warning of a new text scam extorting residents who use NC Quick Pass. In a Facebook post, CCSO says they received multiple ... Columbus County Sheriff's Office warns of new NC…...