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. -- A pilot was rescued Saturday after making an emergency landing in the ocean near a pier in Oak Island, North Carolina. The Town's Beach Safety Unit, who were already in the area ...

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 ...

An airplane made a rough and dangerous landing in the waters off Oak Island, but luckily a rescue crew was already nearby, North Carolina officials say. As the sun was setting at about 7:30 p.m.