OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) - Operation North State is hosting its 10th annual Peer Fishin’ Festival on Oct. 20-24. Veterans have gathered to cast their lines with fellow former service members at Oak ...

OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) - A small airplane crashed in the ocean near the Oak Island Pier at around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, according to town officials. We’re told only the pilot was on board and was ...

A small plane made an emergency landing in the ocean Saturday, Aug. 2 near the Oak Island Pier, according to a news release from the town of Oak Island. The incident took place around 7:30 p.m. The ...

OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WTVD) -- A pilot was rescued Saturday after making an emergency landing in the ocean near Oak Island Pier. The Town's Beach Safety Unit, who were already in the area responding to a ...

OAK ISLAND, N.C. — UPDATE (August 26): Oak Island officials shared the following information about the crash and rescue that happened earlier this month: "After tumbling forward on initial contact ...

A small plane made an emergency landing in the ocean near a pier in Oak Island on Saturday evening, town officials reported. It happened just after 7:30 p.m., and Oak Island’s Safety Unit was already ...