Operation Foster seeking foster home for dog of military service member
LELAND, N.C. (WECT) - Operation Foster is seeking a foster home for a military pet while its owner is serving. According to the organization, a foster is needed for Honey, a 1-year-old mini golden doodle, from March 17 through Aug. 25, 2026, within an hour of the Leland area. The...
These Historic Homes In North Carolina Let You Step Inside The Past
What if the walls of a house could talk? In North Carolina, some of them practically do. Across the state stand homes that have survived centuries and changing times. Some of these places are grand and jaw-dropping. Others are small and quietly powerful. Each one offers a glimpse into how...
New Hanover County hosting ‘Brewing Budgets’ event to gather public input
New Hanover County is hosting public budget outreach events, giving residents a chance to meet with the county budget team and ask questions about how county funds are spent.
New Hanover Co. Sheriff’s Office searching for missing person
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office (NHCSO) is searching for missing 45-year-old Brian Keith Shoffner. According to NHCSO, Shoffner was last seen on Sunday, March 8, at around 10:41 a.m. at 308 Cherry Grove Court. He is around 250 pounds with short gray...
Southeast North Carolina Weather: Cold Front Could Bring Thunderstorms and Falling Temperatures Today
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Wilmington, North Carolina – Residents across southeast North Carolina could see strong thunderstorms develop late Thursday morning, bringing gusty winds and a sharp drop in temperatures as a cold front...
Two arrested after K9 alerts to drugs during Wilmington traffic stop
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Two people were arrested after a police K9 alerted to narcotics during a traffic stop on Carolina Beach Road, according to the Wilmington Police Department (WPD). According to WPD, officers stopped a vehicle in the 2500 block of Carolina Beach Road around 4:40 p.m. on Tuesday,...
AI-powered cameras on Wilmington roads spark privacy debate
(This story was updated to meet our standards.) Depending on your viewpoint, they are a valuable public safety tool or a threat to personal privacy and civil liberties. That is the debate when it comes to automated license plate readers, AI-powered cameras that capture and analyze images of passing vehicles. DeFlock...
City of Wilmington undergoing major reorganization of departments and staff
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The City of Wilmington is undergoing a major organizational restructuring, including the removal of several department heads. During a budget workshop held in early February, City Manager Becky Hawke outlined the planned changes as part of the restructuring. The changes implemented by the...
Wilmington police investigate stabbing on Corbett Street
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) is investigating after officers found a man stabbed on Corbett Street. WPD said officers responded to the 1200 block of Corbett Street around 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, after a man was found with a stab wound. EMS transported the...
Wilmington food festival named one of the best in the country
A Wilmington event that includes dozens of local restaurants and chefs was a top vote-getter in the USA TODAY 10BEST Reader's Choice for best food festivals. Feast Wilmington was No. 9 on a list of Best City Food Festivals , which also included events in New York, California and South Carolina. These most recent...
