While this storm is still churning in the Atlantic it's a good time to talk emergency planning. That includes having a plan ready for your pet. New Hanover County has a third shelter ready for pets in the event of an evacuation. And unlike the other shelters, this one will house both pets and their owners. Full story...

Last month Spiro's Breakfast and Lunch Wn wilmington scored a 72.5. Two week's later, another chance, but many similar problems, including foods at the wrong temperature, food stored the wrong way and cleaning needed. A 13-point improvement. But the 85.5 means Spiro's is still a Kitchen Cops low performer. Full story...

Thursday Republican Will Breazeale announced his candidacy for Congress. He's the first republican to enter the race and challenge Democratic incumbent Mike McIntyre. Will Breazeale knows how to get around. The commercial airline pilot and Iraq war veteran flew to every county in the seventh district Thursday to announce his candidacy for congress. Full story...

Parents have some serious safety concerns over what goes on at one local school bus stop. They say since school started the bus has been at least 15 minutes late every day, leaving their children standing on the corner. They say their kids have been approached by drug dealers and people looking for sex. Full story...

A landmark hotel at Wrightsville Beach was supposed to be turned into condo's, but now plans have changed. The owner of the Blockade Runner says he's not surprised the sale fell through. In February the property was sold to two local men who wanted to transform the hotel rooms into condominiums. Full story...

Driving is second nature for so many of us, but when it comes to the rules of the road, are you up to speed? A viewer contacted WWAY after looking over a North Carolina driver's handbook. He was surprised to learn how many rules have changed since getting his first license more than 40 years ago. Full story...

It is among the fastest growing spectator sports in America. After being banned for the past 12 years mixed martial arts events are now allowed in North Carolina and they are catching on locally. Full story...

We're all watching that storm waiting to see what it will do. No need to panic, but it is a good opportunity to make sure you're ready. Many local residents said they're not worried about the storm yet. But many said they are watching it closely to see if it will make landfall and if it does, how strong it will be. Most said they will take precautions only if they know the storm will hit our area. Full story...

The Sunset Beach swing bridge is actually a barge with a house and roadway built on top. It's only one lane. A traffic light at each end signals drivers, coming and going, when it's their turn to travel from the mainland to the island. Full story...

There's a major change coming at the top of the Wilmington fire department. Chief Sam Hill is stepping down next March. It will likely mean significant changes, changes that some say are long overdue. Full story...

Exactly one year ago Carla Bussard's body was found behind an abandoned restaurant in Brunswick County. Wednesday her family is still looking for closure. Carla Bussard's mother and aunt drove up from Alabama Tuesday look for answers about what happened the night Carla was murdered. Full story...

An outpouring of community support is giving a Whiteville couple the chance to start over. Several local organizations have vowed to work round the clock until a decaying house is just like new. Full story...

Some New Hanover County students will soon get some new supplies for school. That's thanks to the New Hanover County Foster Parent Association. Full story...

The Brunswick County School Board is facing a lawsuit from another set of parents concerned about an educator's behavior. Full story...

Parents are once again casting a wary eye on their kids' toy boxes tonight. The Mattel Company has ordered another major recall of toys made in China. Full story...