Wilmington NC

During the first few months of America’s war for independence, the British redcoats occupying the rebellious city of Boston won one major battle (for Bunker Hill and nearby Breed’s Hill, on June 17, 1775) as well as several minor skirmishes. But the Continental Army, under its new commander George Washington, kept...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A Brunswick County man has pleaded guilty to drug crimes. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of North Carolina, John Broadway sold fentanyl to a Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) confidential informant while a small child was present at his house.

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...