Wilmington NC

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Fire departments and law enforcement agencies in Wilmington and New Hanover County donated more than 1,500 books to children at Betty Cameron Women and Children’s Hospital on Friday. The New Hanover County Professional Firefighters Association, New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, the...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) -The New Hanover County Schools Board of Education will meet Tuesday at 5 p.m. to discuss the exceptional children’s programs and their funding challenges. The board will review the program serving 3,293 school-aged students with special education and related services, representing 13.9% of...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. North Carolina – Rain darkens sidewalks and sends ripples across puddles this morning as a damp, unsettled pattern settles over the Cape Fear region. Coastal streets feel slick, and tide-sensitive areas...

Carolina Beach, NC (WWAY) — The National Commander of the American Legion will visit Post 129 in Carolina Beach on January 2nd, 2026 BETWEEN 5-7:00 P.M. Dan K. Wiley was elected national commander of The American Legion on August 28, 2025, in Tampa, Florida, during the 106th National Convention. Commander Wiley is an...

PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Pender County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing teen. Wendy Hope Fussell, 17, was last seen by family on Dec. 30, 2025. Fussell is described as a 5’2″ white female, weighing 146 pounds, with dyed...

One man has been arrested in Virginia in connection with a shooting that left one person dead on Thursday morning.

HAMPSTEAD, N.C. (WECT) - Pender Water & Sewer will hold a public meeting to discuss the proposed Membrane Water Treatment Plant in Hampstead and address community questions about planned effluent discharge. The department said it received questions from community members regarding the planned discharge associated...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Wilmington City Council will meet Tuesday, Jan. 6, to consider several resolutions and receive updates on city projects, including homeless shelter strategy and multiple transportation initiatives. Independence Boulevard Extension. The council will vote on a resolution opposing the proposed...

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Layla, a 9-year-old boxer mix from the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office (NHCSO) Animal Services Unit, is looking for her forever home. She is described as a sweet and playful girl who gets along with other dogs. Those interested in adopting her are...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The City of Wilmington will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Parks Operations Facility. The facility, located at 111 Melton Road, will replace the current aging, flood-prone site at 1702 Burnett Blvd, according to city officials. The city says the new building will provide a...