Wilmington NC

CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Fire crews responded to a boat fire in Carolina Beach late Wednesday afternoon. The fire broke out just before 4 p.m. at a dock in the 800 block of Canal Drive. Carolina Beach Fire Chief Alan Griffin says a small fire broke out on...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Four men have been arrested during an investigation into the distribution of cocaine in Brunswick County. According to the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), members of its Special Operations Unit conducted multiple traffic stops of several suspects on Thursday, Jan. 15....

Wilmington, NC-based Liberty Senior Living is known for its Liberty Games, a competition among its community residents, but the organization recently hosted another competition for its culinary staff. The inaugural Liberty Top Chef Competition took place in December at The Barclay at SouthPark in Charlotte, NC, and...

We're in for bitterly cold weather this weekend and next week, but it should not be as cold as it was 41 years ago. One of the coldest arctic outbreaks on record for the eastern United States arrived in the Carolinas during the second half of January 1985. That sent temperatures below zero for much of the state on...

LELAND, N.C. (WECT) - An intersection in Leland is getting major upgrades. According to the Town of Leland, crews will install a new teardrop roundabout, sidewalks, crosswalks and better signage at the New Pointe Boulevard intersection. The town said Ocean Gate Plaza will be closed from U.S. 17 to the...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Junior League of Wilmington announced the launch of the 2026 Community Grant Program giving back to nonprofits. The program will provide financial support of up to $2,500 for local organizations in Brunswick, New Hanover, Onslow, and Pender Counties. Applications are available online and...

Chambers died after being hit by a car near the parking lot of the Satellite Bar and Lounge, located on Greenfield Street. Police have since charged the driver with a DWI and second-degree murder. Chambers was a professional skateboarder and visual artist who grew up in Wilmington. His death came...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. North Carolina – Damp air hangs heavy along the coast, but a sharper chill is waiting just offshore. As clouds thicken and winds shift, southeast North Carolina is heading toward a winter pattern that could...

Downtown Wilmington’s Cargo District is home to a smash burger specialist that grinds fresh meat daily and creates made-to-order patties with crispy edges and juicy centers. Mess Hall transformed the local burger scene by keeping things refreshingly simple—a streamlined menu focused entirely on perfecting a few...

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY)– After hours of pitching, pleading, and lots of interruption, a decision was finally made to decide if Salty Acres Adventure Park is in violation of operating a commercial enterprise without proper permits. Located in Carl Meeks Road, in Rocky Point, the park is an Airbnb...