City of Wilmington announces opening of River Road roundabout
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Wilmington city officials have announced that the new roundabout at River Road and Independence Boulevard has opened. According ot the city, the roundabout opened to traffic on Friday, Jan. 23, including access to River Road to and from the north. Some adjacent work is still ongoing...
New Hanover County adjusts facility hours ahead of winter storm
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - New Hanover County has announced adjustments to operations at county facilities this weekend ahead of the winter storm. Libraries, including the book sale, will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24. Parks, Airlie Gardens and the New Hanover County Arboretum will be...
Wilmington, NC: Inland Counties Face Ice Impacts Saturday Night
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Wilmington, North Carolina – Minor to moderate winter weather impacts are expected across southeastern North Carolina this weekend as freezing rain develops inland, prompting an Ice Storm Warning for...
District Attorney: Homeowner legally justified in deadly force in Leland homicide
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — The Brunswick County District Attorney’s Office has concluded its investigation into a January 2 shooting on Dixie Drive in Leland that left one man dead. According to a news release, the investigation determined the homeowner was legally justified in using deadly force. District Attorney...
After 155 years, Black Episcopal church continues to serve Wilmington community
WILMINGTON, N.C. - St. Mark's Episcopal Church, established in 1869 at 600 Grace St. in Wilmington, is the oldest African American Episcopal Church in...
WPD: Woman charged in pair of attempted armed robberies
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A woman has been charged in a pair of attempted armed robberies, according to the Wilmington Police Department. Wendi Leigh...
Special Olympics Polar Plunge raises more than $100k in Kure Beach
KURE BEACH, NC (WWAY) - It may still be a bit too cold to swim in the ocean this time of year, but hundreds...
NC Azalea Festival holds Seahawk Sun Run 5k for UNCW Homecoming
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) - The North Carolina Azalea Festival collaborated with UNCW to host the Seahawk Sun Run in Long Leaf Park on Sunday...
1 dead, 3 juveniles and 2 adults hurt in Interstate 40 West crash in...
IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — One person is dead and several juveniles are among the injured as the result of a crash on...
WWAY hosts Wilmington Wedding Expo
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) - WWAY held its Wilmington Wedding Expo on Sunday. The event was held at Hi-Wire Brewery and gave soon-to-be wedded couples...
