The Novant Health Foundation distributed 30-thousand bouquets of flowers
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Another gesture of love is flowers! In celebration of valentine’s day, The Novant Health Foundation distributed 30-thousand bouquets of flowers to hospital patients and health care workers across Novant Health Facilities throughout North and South Carolina. Doctor Kathleen Young is the...
One hospitalized after bicycle and car crash on Market Street
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - One person was sent to the hospital after a bicycle and car crashed into each other on Market Street Saturday, Feb. 14. The crash happened around 3:40 p.m. near the intersection of Henry Street. The person who was transported to the hospital is expected to be...
Wilmington man arrested on child exploitation charges
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - New Hanover County deputies arrested a Wilmington man who is charged with 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. Seth Pollock, 28, is being held at the New Hanover County Detention Center. His mugshot was not immediately available. He is charged with five counts of...
North Carolina Weather Alert Today: 60° Sunshine in Wilmington Before 90% Storms Sunday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. North Carolina’s Cape Fear coast is starting calm, but thicker air and building clouds signal a soggy turn ahead. Temperatures sit near 27 degrees this morning in Wilmington, and patchy fog briefly reduced...
City of Wilmington fires public services director, recycling superintendent following investigation
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The City of Wilmington has terminated two high-ranking employees in its Public Works Department following an internal investigation into misconduct and management failures within the Recycling and Trash Services Division. According to termination letters provided by the city, Public Services...
Pender County Board of Education clarifies role of parent organizations
BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — Pender County Board of Education Chair Don Hall provided a clarification regarding the role of parent organizations and how they support schools across the district. “Parent organizations, including athletic booster clubs and PTOs, are independent nonprofit entities,” said Hall. “While they...
Wilmington City Council to discuss Front Street bridge project
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington City Council will consider awarding a $2.449 million construction contract for rehabilitation of the Front Street bridge at its meeting next week. The proposed contract would be awarded to Saffo Contractors Inc. for work on the bridge on Front Street between Hanover Street...
Wilmington’s Azalea Festival announces country headliner for 2026
The N.C. Azalea Festival has announced its second major concert headliner for 2026, and it's a multi-platinum selling country singer. Dustin Lynch will play a concert for the 79th annual Azalea Festival on Friday, April 10, at Live Oak Bank Pavilion in downtown Wilmington. Gates open at 5 p.m., show is at 7 p.m. and...
Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity expands housing model with Castle Hayne mixed-income project
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity announced plans for its first mixed-income housing development during the organization’s Golden Hammer Breakfast Friday morning. The organization purchased about 30 acres of land off Sidbury Road near Buck Drive in Castle Hayne. The property will evolve into a...
Pender County Sheriff’s Office to conduct search training in downtown Burgaw
The Pender County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a three-day search and rescue training exercise in downtown Burgaw from Feb. 23-25.
