Cape Fear Foodie: St. Patrick’s Day Shenanigans
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Long time no see my friends and fellow foodies. It’s hard to believe we’re already in the middle of March, and even harder to comprehend this is my first post of 2026. Unfortunately life has a tendency of getting in the way of allowing one to do the things they love, but I can say I always...
Wilmington’s 25th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade set for Saturday
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Downtown Wilmington will turn green this weekend as the city celebrates the 25th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The event, one of the largest in southeastern North Carolina, will step off Saturday at 11 a.m. from Cape Fear Community College. The parade has grown...
North Carolina–South Carolina Weather Alert Now: Wilmington Storms Today Before Warm Spring Weekend
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. North Carolina – Dark clouds hang over coastal neighborhoods this morning as gusty winds push across Wilmington and the Cape Fear region. Showers and thunderstorms are already developing along the coast,...
Southport puts four employees on leave amid investigation
On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, four City of Southport employees from the Parks & Recreation Department were placed on paid administrative leave. According to a press release from the coastal city, it's related to "the appearance of financial irregularities that were discovered after a forensic accounting...
We The People: The legends, truths and history of Wilmington’s old city tunnels
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - You’ve probably walked or driven along Market Street many times. It is a busy road in Wilmington. But it hasn’t always been, it looked a lot different back in the 1700s. “If you were here in the colonial period, you would’ve walked out what...
Wrightsville Beach to consider allowing dogs on beach during summer months
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C (WECT) - Wrightsville Beach leaders considered whether to loosen the town’s long-running restrictions on dogs on the beach, with opinions split between quality-of-life arguments and concerns about enforcement, waste and wildlife protections. The Dogs on the Beach Working Group, formed at the...
Former Brunswick County golf facility transforms into recovery center
What previously operated as a kids' golf facility has gotten a new owner, new name and new life. The 27.83-acre property at 445 Tarkln Court near Shallotte is now home to Christian Recovery Center Inc .'s newest facility, Bryant's Orchard, as a family retreat and introductory clinical treatment center for men...
Bomb squad called after military equipment found in person’s yard in North Carolina
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WBTV) - A bomb squad was called after a piece of military equipment was found in a yard in North Carolina. Sister-station WECT reported that a stinger missile training device was found Tuesday, March 10, in a yard on Ballast Drive in New Hanover County, about 15 minutes north of downtown Wilmington.
Consumer law expert breaks down ‘legal wellness’
(InvestigateTV) — Consumer problems — from debt collectors to disputes over products and services — can escalate quickly, and many people do not know they have legal rights or where to turn for help. Consumer law attorney and author Danny Karon has spent more than 35 years...
Mid-Atlantic Weather: Severe Storms Could Bring Tornado Threat to Virginia-North Carolina Monday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Richmond, Virginia – Residents across Virginia and North Carolina could face severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds and tornadoes Monday as a powerful storm system pushes toward the...
