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LONGWOOD, NC (WWAY) — A South Carolina man was arrested and charged with multiple counts of first-degree murder following an alleged shooting in Brunswick County. 18-year-old Saivon Gore of Little River was arrested Friday and is charged with six counts of attempted first degree murder from an incident that occurred...

North Carolina is growing faster than its pavement can handle. From the banking towers of Charlotte to the rapidly expanding coastline, the state’s infrastructure is struggling to keep pace with an influx of new residents. While the “Tail of the Dragon” (US-129) gets the fame for being a dangerous...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Wilmington, North Carolina – Rare Arctic air is pushing all the way to the coast, bringing an extended stretch of unseasonably cold weather to the Carolinas’ shoreline through the end of January and into...

The "Seafood Capital of the Carolinas" might be Hampstead, but a breezy 30-minute drive down the North Carolina coast will bring you to the city's best competitor, Wrightsville Beach. Not only does the seaside town ooze with summer charm year-round, but it is also home to one of the most beloved seafood markets in...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is warning the community about a scam targeting families of recently arrested individuals. Scammers are calling people posing as bail bondsmen or law enforcement and claiming an immediate bond payment for their family member to be released. The...

BURGAW, NC (WWAY-TV) – It’s been a couple of weeks since a new diner opened in Burgaw and it joins several other businesses that have also come to the downtown area. Patty’s Place, located on Courthouse Avenue in Burgaw, officially opened its doors on Jan. 5th. The...

A fire that started in an ambulance caused damage to the Brunswick County government complex late Saturday night. Fire crews were called to the Brunswick County complex in Bolivia around 11:30 p.m. after smoke was seen coming from a garage. Firefighters determined the fire spread from an ambulance parked inside, WECT...

PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - One person is dead after a traffic accident involving a school bus in Pender County on Tuesday morning. Pender County Schools (PCS) said the crash happened on N.C. 53 in the Maple Hill area on Jan. 20. According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol...

The identity of the victim that died in a structure fire that occurred in Shallotte on Jan. 17 has been released. Wade Young Milam II was pronounced deceased after being found inside a burning residence on Jan. 17, according to the town of Shallotte. Another individual, identified as Cynthia Prine Milam, was removed...

CAPE FEAR, NC (WWAY) — Festivities celebrating MLK Day kicked off over the weekend, with many spread throughout the Cape Fear region. On Sunday morning, Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church had a special service to honor Dr. Martin Luther King. Many filled the seats to preach, sing, and dance to...