Wilmington NC

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Wilmington, North Carolina – Much-above-normal temperatures are expected across southeastern North Carolina through early Sunday as a stalled front lifts northward, setting the stage for an unusually warm...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Alyssa, a 1-year-old three-legged dog from Freedom Bridge Animal Rescue, is looking for her forever home. She is described as a shy but sweet girl. She would do best in a home with other dogs, especially bigger dogs. If you are interested in adopting Alyssa, contact...

Edge was previously charged with three counts of first-degree murder, five counts of attempted first-degree murder, and five counts of assault with a deadly weapon with the intent to kill. This week, a grand jury indicted him on all charges. The jury also issued five new charges against Edge: two...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) — A priority for the Wilmington city council in 2026 is to establish a city-operated homeless shelter. The proposal would establish the first shelter with a “no to low barrier of entry.”. “So this would be the first of kind in the city?” said Mayor...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A new thrift store called “Relove It Again” has opened at 1208 S Third Street to support the New Hanover Outreach Clinic, which provides dental care to people in the community who wouldn’t be able to afford it otherwise. The New Hanover Outreach...

North Carolina is a state where Southern hospitality meets late-night cravings, and nowhere is this more evident than in its hidden buffet gems scattered across small towns and busy highways. For travelers and locals alike, there’s something magical about stumbling upon a buffet that keeps the fried chicken hot and...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY (WWAY) — Some Brunswick County middle schoolers were left waiting for hours this morning when the bus that was supposed to pick them up never showed. Parents say poor communication from Brunswick County Schools left kids stranded raised safety concerns. On Friday morning, these Leland Middle School...

Okay, full disclosure: I didn’t mean to eat my weight in shrimp, oysters, and crab cakes across North Carolina. One minute I was on a scenic coastal drive with a hankering for flaky grouper, and the next-I was elbow-deep in a pile of peel-and-eat blues at a shack with a menu written in chalk and a reputation that...

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) -A crash has shut down a portion of I-140 West in New Hanover County. According to DriveNC, a car crash has closed I-140 near US-17 past Exit 25. The website shows heavy traffic congestion in the area, including along Market St. NCDOT reports that the...

Pender County- NC — A portion of NC 53 near Cape Fear Drive in Pender County has been closed due to a vehicle crash, according to Drive NC. The road closed around 4:57 p.m. Thursday and is expected to reopen at 7:57 p.m. at this time. The road is closed in both directions near the Murray Town area. The expected...