18-year-old pleads guilty in shooting that riddled home with bullets
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A New Hanover County man has pleaded guilty to a shooting that happened in February. According to the District Attorney’s (DA) Office, 18-year-old Nasir Holliday pled guilty to:. Discharging a Weapon Into an Occupied Dwelling. Two counts of Assault with a Deadly Weapon...
New in Town: Seeking the Perfect Dance Spot
A recent newcomer to the city has taken to social media to seek advice on where to find a good place to dance. The individual, who moved to the city in early September, is looking for a casual and diverse environment to dance that does not involve country line dancing. The post has garnered several responses from...
Junior League of Wilmington hosts 17th annual “TOUCH-A-TRUCK”
Wilmington, NC (WWAY)– The Junior League of Wilmington hosted its 17th annual “TOUCH-A-TRUCK” on Sunday. This event allowed children of all ages, to touch, climb, explore, and even honk some of the biggest trucks they have seen. Held at the Cape Fear Community College’s north campus, the...
Time of celebration as Wilmington Wedding Expo gathers soon to be newlyweds
Wilmington, NC (WWAY)– Held at the Aloft Coastline Center, the expo was the ultimate one-stop shop for all things bridal. The expo gave all sorts of options for the upcoming brides like rings, dresses, food, and music. Randi Polon, the lead bridal stylist for Camile’s of Wilmington, says she...
The history and importance behind Graystone Inn
Wilmington, NC (WWAY)– The Graystone Inn, also known as the Elizabeth Bridgers mansion, was once home to the Bridgers family. Work on the building began in 1905 and was completed a year later. It was sold to American Legion Post 10 in the 1940s. According to Beth Rutledge, a...
Poaching threatens rare Venus flytraps in southeastern North Carolina
BOILING SPRING LAKES, N.C. (WECT) - More than 150 Venus flytraps were harvested for relocation Sunday morning in Boiling Spring Lakes amid fears of endangerment from both development and illegal poaching. The carnivorous plant that has captured worldwide curiosity grows naturally only in southeastern North Carolina....
Stony Brook Clinches CAA Tournament Berth with Win Over UNCW
WILMINGTON, NC - The Seawolves punched their ticket to a fourth consecutive CAA Tournament appearance on Friday as they bested UNCW 3-0 (25-20, 26-24, 25-14) to lock in the No. 6 seed. With Northeastern losing earlier today and Stony Brook holding the tiebreakers over Elon and William & Mary, the Seawolves have now...
Meet Robin McCann: Inspiring Accounting and Finance Students at Brunswick Community College
Robin McCann is an Accounting and Finance instructor at Brunswick Community College (BCC). She is recognized for her experience in the field. Originally from Pikeville, Kentucky, McCann followed a nontraditional path to higher education. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Bluefield State University in...
Wilmington, NC Warm 70s Today; Gusts 20–30 mph Boost Fire Risk
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Wilmington, NC — A warm, breezy Sunday is underway across southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina, but the combination of dry air, dry vegetation, and gusty winds will elevate fire danger this...
First Alert Forecast: toasty breezes Sunday, chillier winds Monday
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Your First Alert Forecast opens with warm sun, southwest breezes, and temperatures reaching well into the 70s Sunday. Following a cold front, expect cooler northwesterlies to usher readings back to the chilly 40s Monday morning and crisp 60s Monday afternoon. Rain? No... Dry skies will hold...

















