Wilmington NC

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - Southport Cares has distributed more than $200,000 to victims of a mass shooting that killed three people and injured six others at the American Fish Company in September. The nonprofit announced it has raised $346,223.35 from community donations following the Sept. 27 shooting, when a...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - It still stands to this day at 120 South Second Street in Downtown Wilmington, the Hannah Block Historic USO Community Arts Center. Inside, it still looks very similar to what it did when it opened back in December 1941, when Pearl Harbor was attacked. “It was...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - New Year’s Eve celebrations can lead to emergency room visits if revelers aren’t careful, according to officials at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Officials in the hospital’s emergency department said they typically see an increase in preventable injuries and health issues tied...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – If you plan to go out celebrating Wednesday night — be careful. Emergency departments often see a surge in preventable injury visits as a result of New Year’s Eve Celebrations. According to Novant Health, celebrations involving fireworks, alcohol use, travel and holiday meals...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. North Carolina – Sunshine breaks cleanly over the Cape Fear region to start the first morning of 2026, with cool air and dry pavement offering a quiet holiday reset. For now, the weather feels calm and...

Among those the Wilmington area lost in 2025 were two longtime restaurateurs who helped define the region’s comfort food traditions. Both died in December and have left a lasting legacy for local diners. One was the founder of a classic fish camp-style restaurant, a spot where fried seafood continues a long tradition...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The City of Wilmington announced the city’s Healthy Homes Program has led to improvements in 50 homes. The city said the program has worked to make homes safer and healthier for local families since 2023. Through a $1.5 million grant, the program assessed 92...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) is investigating a shooting that left one person dead on Thursday morning. According to WPD, officers responded to a shooting at the 2600 block of Constitution Boulevard at around 8 a.m. on Jan. 1. WPD said one person was found at...

Michelle Masiello's charges include felony death by motor vehicle, driving while impaired and reckless driving.

Step into Old Books on Front St. in downtown Wilmington and your quick pop in becomes an all day treasure hunt. Shelves ripple with history, local lore, and rare finds that reward slow wandering and sharp curiosity. Between the scent of aging paper and the friendly staff who seem to...