Wilmington police identify victim in Dawson Street homicide
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington police have identified the woman killed in a shooting early Sunday morning as a 29-year-old Wilmington resident. According to the Wilmington Police Department, Demetria Ingram died after officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation just before 1:25 a.m. Sunday in the 1300 block of...
Pink Floyd tribute band to perform at Wilson Center this summer
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - World-renowned Pink Floyd tribute band Brit Floyd is making a stop at the Wilson Center as part of its 2026 “The Moon, The Wall and Beyond” tour. On Aug. 13, Brit Floyd will perform “Best of The Wall,” featuring highlights from “The Wall,” including “Hey You,” “Comfortably Numb” and “Another...
Community leaders to be honored at banquet and receive Leaders in Service Awards
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Rotary Club will present its fifth annual Leaders in Service Awards to three community leaders at a banquet. Katrina Knight, Betsy Graham and Wilbur Jones Jr. will be recognized on May 12 at the Burney Center. Knight is the executive director of the Good...
Business Expo set for March 18 at Leland Cultural Arts Center
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Residents in northern Brunswick County will have an opportunity to meet and connect with local businesses during an upcoming business expo in Leland. The North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce plans to host its annual Business Expo on March 18 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Leland Cultural Arts Center on...
Brunswick County Planning Board to consider four proposed developments
The Brunswick County planning board is scheduled to consider four proposed residential developments at its meeting on Monday, March 9.
SBI identifies man killed in downtown Wilmington officer-involved shooting
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation has identified the man who died following an officer-involved shooting in downtown Wilmington early Sunday morning. According to the SBI, the man has been identified as Edilberto Espinoza Sierra. Authorities say his immediate family has been...
Wilmington, NC: Showers, Thunderstorms Expected Late Afternoon, Low Wind Risk
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Wilmington, North Carolina – Showers and thunderstorms could develop late today across coastal North Carolina, bringing brief downpours and lightning. According to the National Weather Service in...
New All-Way Stop Signs coming to New Hanover County
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WWAY) — Two New Hanover County intersections will be converted to all-way stops this month to improve safety in the area. The N.C. Department of Transportation will install stop signs and pavement markings at these two locations. Kerr Avenue where it intersects Farley Drive, and...
North Carolina addresses PFAS in drinking water and wastewater
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein announced $17 million in grants to extend waterlines with Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contaminated water to Cape Fear Public Utility Authority’s (CFPUA) safe supply. The announcement took place at CFPUA’s Sweeney Water Treatment Plant in Wilmington, N.C., which also...
Downtown Wilmington incident sparks investigation and questions about police response to moving vehicles
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The State Bureau of Investigation is investigating a shooting that occurred in Downtown Wilmington early Sunday morning. The Market Street Parking Garage re-opened Monday after the top three levels were shut down after Sunday morning’s shooting. Around 3:15 Sunday morning, Wilmington Police...
