Bladen Co. Board of Education votes to close East Arcadia School
The Bladen County Board of Education voted to close a school in Riegelwood at its regular meeting on Monday.
Riptide Rally returning to Oak Island this weekend
OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) - The public is invited to the 2nd annual Riptide Rally this weekend. According to the Town of Oak Island, Riptide Rally will include skate contests, food trucks and giveaways. The free event is set to be held on Saturday, March 14, from noon to 4...
Airlie Gardens hosting “Blooms and Brews” event next week
Airlie Gardens is inviting the community to its “Blooms and Brews” event to celebrate the spring bloom.
Former Carolina golf facility now a substance abuse recovery center
What previously operated as a kids' golf facility has gotten a new owner, new name and new life. The 27.83-acre property at 445 Tarkln Court near Shallotte is now home to Christian Recovery Center Inc .'s newest facility, Bryant's Orchard, as a family retreat and introductory clinical treatment center for men...
Dads gift school crossing guard new car
A group of fathers decided to buy a new vehicle for a beloved crossing guard after hers broke down. (KTVT, RICHARDSON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CNN)
Veteran chooses his forever home in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– After more than seven years, a marine veteran will call Wilmington his forever home. On Saturday, the “Homes for Our Troops” organization held a special ceremony for Corporal Dominic Davila, a Marine veteran who lost his right foot while serving in Afghanistan. The non-profit...
What we know about Southport’s department shutdown and investigation
The State Bureau of Investigation is continuing its investigation into Southport's Parks and Recreation Department with no immediate end in sight. On March 11, the city of Southport announced an investigation that led to the suspension of four city employees and the shutdown of parks and recreation programs and...
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.
