SOUTHEASTERN NC (WECT) – Find out the latest on what’s happening in your area by signing up for email and text alerts from WECT.

You’ll receive up to five alerts a day, keeping you in the loop when it comes to breaking news, severe weather conditions, traffic tie-ups and more.

Message and data rates may apply. You can text STOP at any time to cancel your subscription, or text HELP for more information.

To sign up, click here.

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(RNN) – If you have an iPad, getting your news from WECT is about to get a lot easier.

We're rolling out a new app that will revolutionize the way you get your news.

You'll see more and bigger images that will take you straight to the most important stories.

When news or weather breaks, you'll get the information you need immediately. Set your location to pinpoint your personalized weather report, and you'll know instantly when to take cover if severe weather is in your area. Or you can simply see what the temperature is outside.

The new menu layout makes it easy to find exactly what you are looking for – state, local and national news or how your favorite sports team fared.

And now, with one click, you can instantly watch our newscasts and breaking news live on your iPad.

All the news you use every day, delivered to you round the clock, wherever you are.

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SOUTHEASTERN, NC (WECT) – If you’re a big high school sports fan, you know that nothing is worse than not knowing whether or not your team won a game, or what the final score was.

Now, WECT is now sending text alerts with the final scores straight to your phone.