Wilmington NC

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) is investigating an armed robbery that happened Sunday afternoon. According to WPD, at 4:45 p.m. on Jan. 18, officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at a business in the 2900 block of Carolina Beach Road. “The suspect entered...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Wilmington, NC – Motorists across the Wilmington area are waking up to a cold start Monday, with temperatures running well below normal and creating early-morning roadway concerns despite clear skies....

North Carolina taught me very quickly that barbecue wasn’t just food, it was a belief system. I followed the smell of smoke the way some people follow road signs. Every buffet felt like someone’s backyard had quietly expanded into a dining room. Pork was pulled with confidence, sauces...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. North Carolina — Headlights cut through fog and damp air across southeastern North Carolina this morning as freezing temperatures quietly turn wet pavement slick. In Wilmington, untreated roads, bridges,...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A lawsuit that was filed against the City of Wilmington and the Wilmington Police Department (WPD) in relation to a 2022 death has been dismissed. Val D’Auvray II sued the city and WPD for $25,000 last year over the death of his son, Val D’Auvray III, citing claims of negligence.

Given Wilmington's location on the coast, this Southern city is naturally acclaimed for its seafood. Of course, you'll also find top-notch comfort food in North Carolina's popular beachy portside gem, including at CheeseSmith. Founded by Molly and Brendan Curnyn, this local business and Wilmington favorite dishes up...

BOLIVIA, NC (WWAY) — On Saturday, fire crews responded to a structure fire at the Brunswick County Government Center in Bolivia. The fire occurred around 11:28 p.m. affecting building C. When crews arrived, they discovered heavy smoke from the garage of the building where an ambulance with an active fire was parked...

A discount store in Leland is closing soon. After serving the community since 1981, Family Dollar at Clairmont Shopping Center in Leland is closing its doors for good. The location near Piggly Wiggly will close at the end of February when the store's lease expires, Family Dollar Spokesperson Janella Escobar said....

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Bundle up! As skies clear and temps sink to near freezing Sunday night, watch for a few surfaces to possibly become slick; most should be allowed to dry first, though. Sunshine, albeit a cold brand of it, returns to your First Alert Forecast for MLK Day and Tuesday, with daily highs in the...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – A non-profit archaeology lab in downtown Wilmington is still in search of a permanent home. The Public Archaeology Corps needs to move out of its donated lab by Feb. 2. The owner of the building, located on Front Street, plans to renovate and put in new businesses.