Wilmington NC

Walking into The Copper Penny feels like discovering a secret treasure hiding in plain sight. Everyone talks about their onion rings, but nobody quite captures what makes them legendary until you taste one yourself. Located at 109 Chestnut St, Wilmington, this energetic saloon has built a cult following that extends...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY-TV) – The Brunswick County Schools Board green lit a request on Tuesday to expand its virtual academy opening it up to homeschool and private school students in the district. The board voted unanimously to expand the “Brunswick Virtual Academy.” The academy previously only served students...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WWAY) — The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing runaway juvenile. Natayah M. McCree was last seen at West Brunswick High School this morning, Feb.17, and did not get on the bus to come home. She does not have a cell phone, and she may...

EXPECT TRAFFIC DELAYS 6:00 - 8:00 AM. The Novant Health Wilmington Marathon event is scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2026. The race includes a 13.1 mile (half marathon) and a 26.2 mile (full marathon) run event with approximately 3,500 participants. Normal traffic flow on Wrightsville Beach will be disrupted...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - With the next cold front several days away, your First Alert Forecast’s temperatures are on the up! Tuesday nights lows will sink to the middle and lower 40s, and Wednesday’s numbers should fare milder with highs around 74 in the Port City, 76 inland, and 68 along the water.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. North Carolina’s coast wakes up under a low gray ceiling, with patchy fog drifting across bridges and marsh roads near the Cape Fear River. Headlights reflect off damp pavement along U.S. 17 and Market...

WINNABOW, NC (WWAY) — This Week’s Pet Pal is Bumble, a 4-month-old Shepherd/Terrier mix. Paws Place Dog Rescue say she’s loving, and wants nothing more than to be by your side. She loves cuddles, gentle pets, and showering her humans with puppy kisses. They also call her...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — After two weather-related reschedules, the Cameron Art Museum announced the date of the Floating Lantern Ceremony. The event will take place on Sunday starting at 3 p.m. CAM says hundreds of illuminated lanterns will float across the museum pond creating a memorable evening. There will...

From golfing to investigations, Brunswick County has had a week of new discoveries and anticipations. The town of Leland is facing excitement and anger as town hall renovations wrap up and a potential investigation ramps up. Leland officials requested the town attorney research and provide a legal opinion about a...

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The New Hanover County Health and Human Services Board has named a new Chief Health and Human Services Officer. Tonya Jackson will assume the Chief Health and Human Service Officer role immediately. Jackson joined New Hanover County in 2017 as Assistant Social Services...