Wilmington Police Department welcomes new officers
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A new class of Wilmington Police Officers were sworn in Friday after completing basic law enforcement training. 14 new officers are officially joining the force in Wilmington. The recruits were sworn in during a ceremony at the Wilmington Convention Center, where family and friends gathered...
Atlantic Coast Weather Threat: North Carolina-Virginia Tornado-Capable Storms Target Outer Banks and Coastal I-95...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Virginia Beach, Virginia – Evening travel along the Atlantic coast from eastern North Carolina into coastal Virginia could turn dangerous Monday as a fast-moving line of severe thunderstorms pushes toward...
Delco sixth-grader welcomed home after health battle
Sixth-grader James Dosii was taken to the hospital on Christmas morning. What started as sinus pain turned into a brain infection. On Friday, his school had a welcome home celebration after James spent months in the hospital.
NC Coastal Land Trust proposes buying Bryan tract property for nature preserve
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - New Hanover County commissioners will consider a proposal from the North Carolina Coastal Land Trust to purchase the county-owned Bryan Tract property and convert it into a publicly accessible nature preserve. The county owns about 60 acres at 3990 Independence Blvd., known as the...
Willie Nelson & Family to perform at Live Oak Bank Pavilion in April
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Willie Nelson & Family is coming to Live Oak Bank Pavilion. Willie Nelson & Family, joined by special guest Drayton Farley, will make a stop in Wilmington as part of the REEDS Jewelers Concert Series. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 20....
Wilmington business leader working to maintain Castle Street’s Arts District
WILMINGTON, NC (WAWY) — An effort is underway to try to preserve the ambiance and unique character of some buildings in Wilmington’s Castle Street district. Castle Street is known as a vibrant arts and antiques district in Wilmington that has art galleries, antique shops, restaurants, and cafes. Terry...
Southport Board of Aldermen approves zoning ordinance change for vape/tobacco shops
SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — The Southport Board of Aldermen held their monthly meeting on Thursday, where two major topics were discussed. Brunswick County Superintendent Dale Cole gave a presentation about the $340 million bond referendum on this November’s ballot. Cole has spoken to municipalities across the county,...
Tragic House Fire in Brunswick Claims the Lives of Two Children
Brunswick Home Fire Turns Tragic: Two Children Dead I still can’t shake the image of those two little faces. On […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
H2GO warns customers of sewer blockages
LELAND, N.C. (WECT) - H2GO is informing the public of ongoing sewer system issues in Brunswick County. According to H2GO, the issues are caused by grocery bags containing pet waste being introduced into the sewer system. The issues include blockages, pump station maintenance problems and increased operational costs....
Wilmington couple says their cars were struck by thrown objects near the same intersection...
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A Wilmington couple says their vehicles were struck by people throwing objects on two separate occasions near the same intersection — just six months apart — and they want police and the courts to take cases like theirs more seriously. Jim and Sheila Whitmeyer...
