Wilmington NC

LELAND, N.C. (WECT) - The Leland Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider a proposed text amendment. The amendment would add specificity to data center permitting within the town and establish ordinance requirements for that use. Residents are invited to attend and speak at the hearing. Written comments...

The North Carolina Division of Coastal Management has objected to the proposed Wilmington Harbor project, concluding that a federal study of the plan is too scant on details and that, as presented, deepening and widening the channel would have “significant adverse impacts to coastal resources.”. The Army Corps of...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Wilmington, N.C. – Drivers across southeastern North Carolina should prepare for steady rainfall through late Thursday night, with totals approaching 1 inch in some communities and ponding possible along...

Some of the best meals happen at places locals protect like a secret recipe. This Oak Island dining wonder delivers that authentic breakfast-all-day magic where portions overflow the plate, and service feels like visiting family. Tucked between beach roads and coastal charm, this spot draws weekend crowds who know...

North Carolina’s Division of Coastal Management issued an objection this week to the proposed deepening of Wilmington's Harbor, citing concerns and a lack of information about the project’s potential environmental impacts. The $1.35 billion project, spearheaded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the N.C....

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The North Carolina Azalea Festival has officially announced this year’s Queen Azalea. According to festival organizers, film, television and stage actress Elaine Hendrix is the 2026 Queen Azalea. Hendrix is known for her roles in various movies, television shows and stage productions such as...

A 24-hour convenience store chain is looking to open another store in Brunswick County. Plans to build along U.S. 74/76 have been submitted for what could become Brunswick's fourth 7-Eleven convenience store and gas station. If approved and constructed, the location will accompany the only currently operating...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Shipyard Boulevard reopened Wednesday morning after a crash involving two cars. WECT crews captured video of the crash, which closed one lane on Shipyard Boulevard near Pine Valley Drive. Officers with the Wilmington Police Department said one person was taken to the hospital. Officers said...

COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A Columbus County man who was already out on bail for methamphetamine trafficking is now facing additional drug charges. The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) says investigators searched the home of Christopher Kelly in Bolton in February. Before searching the property on North...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about an ongoing scam targeting families of people who are incarcerated. According to the sheriff’s office, scammers are calling family members and falsely claiming money must be paid for an ankle monitor before their loved one...