Wilmington NC

COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Columbus Regional Healthcare hosted a heart health fair in Riegelwood Friday, drawing roughly three dozen attendees to a free event offering blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol screenings. Organizers said the event was designed to connect residents with health services, particularly...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)–WilmingtoNColor hosted its second annual Black History Month Carnival at Chow Town, to commemorate and celebrate Black History Month. Over two dozen attendees participated in eating local food trucks, shopping with local vendors, playing games, and even jumping in a bounce house. Participants...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. North Carolina’s southeastern coast starts damp and gray, with fog clinging to roadways and light rain streaking windshields across Wilmington. Visibility has dipped at times this morning, and slick...

Going to the grocery store. Most of us do it quite a lot, but at least in my case, the experience isn't generally remarkable enough that it forms a ton of long-term memories. That said, there are plenty of exceptions, and Wilmington has hosted many, many grocery stores over decades, most of whose buildings either...

BUIES CREEK – Campbell dropped a close one 73-68 to UNCW Saturday inside Gore Arena. Campbell had the ball with a chance to tie with 15 seconds left before turning it over and missing their chance to draw even. Campbell falls to 13-15, 7-8 on the year. UNCW improves...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– Craving for coffee? Need that adrenaline rush? The Brooklyn Arts District Coffee Crawl would have been perfect for you. From Brooklyn Cafe to Goat and Compass, several businesses provided coffee, matcha, or espresso to anybody walking around the Brooklyn Arts District. On some shops, music,...

Wilmington wasn't the only place along the Carolina coast seeing a growth spurt in the 1990s. Just across the border in South Carolina, the same was happening in Myrtle Beach, pushing some transportation facilities to capacity. That prompted an official there to propose another airport. According to an article in the...

Jimi Sanchez was sitting on the sidelines of life. The Wilmington resident had gained weight over the years, and at 481 pounds, he was no longer able to do the things he wanted to do. Daily activities, such as tying his shoes and clipping his toenails, had become a challenge. "Even walking short distances to check...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The system that brought patchy rain to the Cape Fear since Friday will morph into a major blizzard centered off the Jersey Shore through Monday. Northeastern North Carolina could get swiped with a little snow with this feature but, here in southeastern North Carolina, it’ll just get cold....

Nestled in the heart of Oak Island, North Carolina, the Old Bridge Diner has become a beloved staple for locals and tourists alike. This cozy diner offers an inviting atmosphere with a nostalgic charm, making it a must-visit breakfast spot by the beach. With a reputation for hearty meals and...