Wilmington Police shoot, kill suspect who drove vehicle toward officers; SBI investigating
WILMINGTON, N.C. — Wilmington Police shot and killed a man early Sunday morning after he drove his vehicle toward a group of officers who were already responding to a separate shooting in the 100 block of Market Street, according to the police department. Officers first responded after hearing gunfire...
First Alert Forecast: spring fling continues, storm risks soon
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Wind your clocks forward one hour for Daylight Saving Time Saturday night! “Spring Forward” is a great time to check your smoke / carbon monoxide detector batteries, too. And remember: Sunday’s will be the first post-7p sunset of 2026!. Sunday’s forecast includes mixed...
MBB Fan Guide: CAA Championships
UNCW Seahawks (26-5, 15-3 CAA) Gametimes: Sunday vs. Campbell (Noon), Monday (6 p.m.), Tuesday (7 p.m.) Television: FloCollege/CBS Sports (Monday and Tuesday) The Seahawks descend upon the nation's capital looking to win back-to-back championships for the third time in program history (2002, 2003 and 2016, 2017)....
Wilmington, NC: Storm Chance Rising Sunday Afternoon, Evening
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Wilmington, North Carolina — Showers and a few strong thunderstorms could develop across coastal North Carolina later Sunday as a cold front approaches. According to the National Weather Service in...
Coastal Comic Con 2026 returns to Wilmington this weekend
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Coastal Comic Con 2026 is set to return this weekend at the Wilmington Convention Center. Organizers say this year’s event features more than 150 artists, vendors, guests and cosplayers. Activities feature a children’s cosplay contest, a vintage video game room and a new virtual reality...
USACE Wilmington District Contracting Division Named 2025 Army Contracting Team of the Year
WILMINGTON, N.C. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District Contracting Division has been named the 2025 Army Acquisition Executive’s Contracting Team of the Year following its historic $2.7 billion acquisition response to Hurricane Helene. The team will be formally recognized during a ceremony at the...
“Ladies Rock the Lake” at the Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)–It’s International women’s month, and at the Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, it was filled with women owned businesses. At the Amphitheater, the “Ladies Rock the Lake” event was held, where several women owned businesses were on display, like woodcarvers, jewelers, and even food trucks.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane closures planned for Hoover Road in Pender County
PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Lane closures are scheduled for a road in Pender County starting next week. According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), alternating lanes of Hoover Road from U.S. 17 to Misty Lakes Drive will close for around two months. The closures will be in...
Comedy dog show “Mutts Gone Nuts” coming to Thalian Hall this weekend
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A family-friendly comedy dog show featuring rescue dogs performing impressive tricks is coming to Thalian Hall this weekend. “Mutts Gone Nuts” will take the stage Saturday, March 7, with performances at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The show features a cast of rescue dogs...
New acting studio honors loved one who died of Pancreatic Cancer
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– Acting, dancing, and a little bit of singing, that’s what PTPT Studio does, and Emilia Torello, the Director at the acting studio, says everyone should give it a shot. “I say if you are interested in this, you will find a class and opportunity for...

















