100 Black Men of Coastal NC mentors youth on life skills
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) — Leaders in the 100 Black Men of Coastal North Carolina are sharing the importance of its organization during Black History Month. It is part of 100 Black Men of America, which the organization describes as the largest African American-led youth mentoring organization in the world, with more...
Beloved Wilmington pizza spot to return with center’s redevelopment
The developer of a multi-use project at the corner of Market Street and Kerr Avenue in Wilmington has confirmed that a popular, longtime pizza restaurant will return as part of the plan. The North 17 Shopping Center, which dates to 1954, has been home to Elizabeth’s Pizza since 1987. Construction has started to turn...
Screening Of “American Coup: Wimington 1898” Explores History Of Massarce And Insurrection
SMITHFIELD – The Black History Committee of the Johnston County Heritage Commission, in partnership with PBS North Carolina and Working Films, invite community members to a free screening of American Coup: Wilmington 1898. The film shares the little-known story of a deadly race massacre and carefully orchestrated...
Pet of the Week: Maple from Freedom Bridge Animal Rescue
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Maple, a 6-year-old lab mix from Freedom Bridge Animal Rescue, is looking for her forever home. She is described as a loving and playful girl who would do best in a home with someone who spends a lot of time at home. Maple is heartworm positive...
Brunswick County Schools cleared after placed on lockdown, district comments
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office says South Brunswick High School was placed on lockdown Friday morning following reports of a potential violent incident. The sheriff’s office says the lockdown was out of an abundance of caution while deputies responded and cleared the campus....
Consumer guide offers tips to prevent surprise medical bills
(InvestigateTV) — Consumer advocates are urging Americans to review their health insurance coverage and understand their medical billing rights as healthcare costs continue to rise. “Americans are paying more than ever for their insurance,” said Patricia Kelmar, senior director of health care campaigns for U.S. PIRG...
Boil Water Advisory scheduled for Lumina Avenue
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Cape Fear Public Utility Authority scheduled a precautionary boil water advisory for part of South Lumina Avenue in Wrightsville Beach. Starting at 11 p.m. on Monday, crews will be replacing meters and broken valves in the water distribution system. While the work is going...
Coastal North Carolina Weather Alert Now: Rain Expands Today, Frost Risk by Tuesday Morning...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. North Carolina’s Cape Fear region is waking up under a blanket of fog, with visibility reduced to about 3 miles at Wilmington International Airport and lower near marshes and river crossings. The air feels...
Oleander Drive repaving to briefly close lanes and restrict turns Friday
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Drivers should expect brief lane closures and turn restrictions on Oleander Drive Friday morning as crews repave part of the roadway near Independence Mall and the Hanover Center shopping center. Lanes in the 3600 block of Oleander Drive, including part of the intersection between...
Motorcyclist hospitalized after crash on NC-87 near Riegelwood
A motorcyclist was taken to Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center after a crash that closed the shoulder on NC-87 near John Riegel Road on Thursday afternoon.
