Wilmington NC

BURGAW, N.C. (WECT) - Several intersections in Burgaw are closed because of an accident that happened Friday morning. According to the town, the accident happened at the intersection of Wilmington Street and Walker Street on Feb. 20. An 18-wheeler hit a power pole and knocked down the stoplight at the...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Charlotte, North Carolina – North Carolinians should mark March 3 now, when a rare 58-minute Blood Moon will unfold from 6:04 to 7:03 a.m., delivering the state’s last visible total lunar eclipse until...

“Our public library system is at an important juncture, and I firmly believe we have found the right person to lead it into its next chapter,” said County Manager Chris Coudriet.

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – A proposed drive-through restaurant near a Wilmington neighborhood raised safety and traffic concerns among Echo Farms residents. The city board of adjustment voted unanimously on Thursday to decline the developer’s variance request for the property located at the intersection of Echo Farms...

LELAND, N.C. (WECT) - The Town of Leland submitted its proposed budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to the Town Council on Feb. 19. According to the town, the $50 million budget focuses on five strategic priority areas, including:. Safe community. Resilient, high-quality infrastructure and environment. Communication...

CAPE FEAR, NC (WWAY) — The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority says they are aware of a potential phishing scam targeting customers. Customers reported receiving a robo-call claiming to be from CFPUA’s Fraud Prevention Department and asking for personal information. CFPUA says these calls appear to be coming...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The next Cape Fear cold front will be in position to drape rain chances across more than just one day, like: 20 to 30% for Friday night, 40 to 50% for Saturday and Saturday night, and a leftover 50-60% for Sunday. A coastal low may try to develop off the Carolina coast Sunday, which could...

OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — The Mardi Gras by the Sea: Parade & Festival will be held in the Town of Oak Island Saturday. The parade is scheduled to start at 11 a.m. near SE 64th Street and will head West on E Oak Island Drive. The parade will end in front of Town hall on SE 46t Street.

CAPE FEAR, NC (WWAY) — The State Archives of North Carolina’s traveling exhibit “One Day Wonder” is coming to the North Carolina coast. The exhibit will first stop at the Fort Johnston-Southport Museum and Visitors Center on Saturday. From 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., you can...

CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Happening this weekend, The Island Men are hosting their second annual Carolina Beach Wing Crawl, giving locals and visitors a chance to sample wings from area restaurants, enjoy drink specials, and support local charities. The event, which started last year with six participating...