Wilmington NC

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Your First Alert Forecast for Sunday night offers clearing skies and frigid winds with temps plummeting to near record lows in the upper 10s and lower 20s by daybreak. Monday morning’s wind chills ought to be even more dangerous in the upper 0s and lower 10s; sun will offer a modest recovery...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The executive director of the Children’s Museum of Wilmington has been appointed to a statewide board focused on expanding science education and access to STEM learning. The Children’s Museum of Wilmington announced that Executive Director Jessie Goodwin has been appointed to the Board of...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A man has pleaded guilty to charges involving a crash caused by drunk driving, according to District Attorney Jason W. Smith’s Office. 46-year-old Jeremias Yanes pled guilty to serious injury by motor vehicle. According to court documents, Yanes was driving southbound on Carolina Beach Road...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Moores Creek National Battlefield invited people to experience Christmas in 1776. Historians want to share the holiday experience of people who lived through the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge. They held an event on Saturday with several stations that showed demonstrations of their lives....

Meteorologists say the southeastern region can expect well below freezing overnight on Sunday into Monday morning.

Marc Papillon knows what it’s like to struggle in school. Though he was always a good student, in 1970, his family moved from Quebec City to Los Angeles. “I was mainstreamed into ninth grade not speaking a word of English,” Papillon explained. “And I was a year younger because I had skipped seventh grade in Canada....

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The NC Division of Motor Vehicles has released new details about an office coming to Brunswick County. In November, NCDMV released its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan. The Division said it is targeting the Leland area for a long-term facility based on existing service demand...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Wilmington, NC – Cold December air sweeps across coastal North Carolina this morning as gray skies lift and winds begin turning sharply north. Pavement glistens from early showers, and the air feels...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. North Carolina begins the day beneath soft, hazy morning light as a calm breeze moves across the Cape Fear River. Roads look dry, the air feels crisp, and the region enjoys one more stretch of quiet...

Wilmington-headquartered Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage recently announced the opening of its newest office, this one in Burgaw. According to a news release, the office at 203 S. Wright St. in downtown Burgaw "enhances the company’s presence in Pender County, expanding its reach and strengthening its connection...