Wilmington NC

A popular sandwich shop, recently dubbed as one of the best in the country by Yelp , is expanding. The Half opened a second North Carolina location in Wrightsville Beach on Feb. 24. Andrew Dennison, Carl Cross, Dean Moore and Charles Fogg renovated and moved into a former Subway space at 7110 Wrightsville Ave.,...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - February’s final work week will finish with gloomy clouds and periods of rain amounting to half an inch to locally around an inch. Tap into your WECT Weather App’s interactive radar and keep your umbrella close. Saturday, February 28th will be transitional with gradual...

CASTLE HAYNE, NC (WWAY) — A new update in the ongoing controversial Sledge Forest development, Hilton Bluffs. A preliminary master plan for the Hilton Bluffs development in Sledge Forest has been reviewed by New Hanover County, with conservation and traffic impacts as major focuses. The traffic impact analysis...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– “People that know me say that they can’t believe I did all those things, and that I am just down to earth. I’m just me, that’s the way I am today,” said. Colonel George London, a retired Test Pilot. Humble might...

During the first few months of America’s war for independence, the British redcoats occupying the rebellious city of Boston won one major battle (for Bunker Hill and nearby Breed’s Hill, on June 17, 1775) as well as several minor skirmishes. But the Continental Army, under its new commander George Washington, kept...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A Brunswick County man has pleaded guilty to drug crimes. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of North Carolina, John Broadway sold fentanyl to a Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) confidential informant while a small child was present at his house.

LELAND, N.C. (WECT) - The Leland Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider a proposed text amendment. The amendment would add specificity to data center permitting within the town and establish ordinance requirements for that use. Residents are invited to attend and speak at the hearing. Written comments...

The North Carolina Division of Coastal Management has objected to the proposed Wilmington Harbor project, concluding that a federal study of the plan is too scant on details and that, as presented, deepening and widening the channel would have “significant adverse impacts to coastal resources.”. The Army Corps of...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Wilmington, N.C. – Drivers across southeastern North Carolina should prepare for steady rainfall through late Thursday night, with totals approaching 1 inch in some communities and ponding possible along...

Some of the best meals happen at places locals protect like a secret recipe. This Oak Island dining wonder delivers that authentic breakfast-all-day magic where portions overflow the plate, and service feels like visiting family. Tucked between beach roads and coastal charm, this spot draws weekend crowds who know...