Wilmington NC

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...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Taking a look at some of the events that topped news headlines in Southeastern North Carolina in 2025. Many moments in 2025 transcended news; they were events that changed lives and communities and will remain in the hearts of neighbors for years to come. Southport mass...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Pinpoint Restaurant served its final meal on New Year’s Eve after a decade of operation on Market Street near the Cape Fear River. The restaurant, which gained national attention when Southern Living Magazine named it one of the best new restaurants of the South in 2016, sold out its closing...

From Philadelphia to Wilmington, rents are trending down, but are they actually still affordable for those making minimum wage?

Michael Passmore, 37, was arrested Sunday, Dec. 28, on multiple charges, including felony drug possession and fleeing from police.