
Zach Solon - WECT
ReporterZach joined the WECT team in January 2021 as a reporter and weekend anchor.
Originally from Montvale, New Jersey, Zach attended the University of Maryland and graduated in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. While in college, Zach interned at SiriusXM and reported for UMD’s Capital News Service, covering stories in and around Washington, D.C.
Zach’s passion for local news coverage has led him here to Wilmington. He looks forward to learning, making new connections, and telling important stories.
Outside of the newsroom, Zach enjoys cooking, watching sports, and playing in a Wiffle Ball league with his friends.
Have a story idea? You can email Zach at Zach.Solon@wect.com and find him on Twitter @zachsolon or Facebook @ZachSolonWECT
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In honor of Sunshine Week — an annual event focused on government transparency and reporters who work to hold governments accountable for being open to the public — WECT, Port City Daily, and WHQR took a look at warrants and domestic violence protection orders. WHQR also took a closer look at a new policy aimed at giving New Hanover County school board members first crack at public documents — something that definitely isn't in keeping with the spirit of Sunshine Week.
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In honor of Sunshine Week — an annual event focused on government transparency — WECT, Port City Daily, and WHQR took a look at domestic violence protection orders. One top takeaway: Brunswick County denies DVPO applications at double the rate of New Hanover County.
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The city has closed on the 12-story office building, but some councilmembers disagree about which floors to use.