New Hanover County News

This Coast Guard City has its cutter back in place, and one young lady has a new piece of jewelry because of the homecoming. Full story...

It's no doubt the idea of bringing a ballpark to the Port City is a hotly contested issue. There are passionate folks on both sides of the plate. The group against a tax-funded stadium is preparing to turn their petitions in to Wilmington city leaders. Full story...

This weekend is the unofficial start of summer. That means folks are firing up the grills, making waves at the beach and jumping into our city pools. Full story...

Organizers are hosting a flea market today with 100% of the money raised going to to Wounded Warriors project. Full story...

Built in 1825, the Dudley Mansion was home to our state's first elected governor Edward Dudley. The estate's most recent owners are moving out, which means you have a chance to get your hands on some of the home's most luxurious items. Full story...

A Wilmington man is homeless after an early morning house fire. Firefighters say the fire started a few minutes after midnight in the back corner of the home at 103 Wayne Drive. Full story...

Former franchise helmer Jon Favreau confirmed on Twitter that – while he won't be directing the threequel – he will be returning to the franchise as Tony Stark's bodyguard, Happy Hogan. Full story...

Unemployment rates fell in 93 of North Carolina’s 100 counties in April, including all five in our area. As a whole, the Wilmington metro area say a 0.7-point drop from March to 9.2 percent in April. Full story...

A new television series from executive producer J.J. Abrams that will air this fall on NBC will be shot in the Wilmington area. Full story...

When it comes to bringing a ballpark to Wilmington, everyone has an opinion, but there are two particular groups that are not shy about voicing theirs. WWAY had two guests confirmed to join Ashley Jacobs on "Good Morning Carolina" today for a live debate on the issue, but a representative from a pro-ballpark group backed out. Full story...

WWAY has learned that the mother of the child had called several rescue services Thursday, trying to get the family's adopted boxer picked up because of aggressive behavior. Though advised to board the dog herself, it was too late. The dog attacked her daughter. Fortunately though, there are precautions you can take to avoid this from happening to your family. Full story...

With the City of Wilmington talking next year's budget, we wanted to find out how much it would cost to run the Convention Center and where the money would come from. Full story...

Forced annexation may soon be dead in North Carolina. The state House of Representatives voted today to move forward with two bills that would give residents a voice in the decision. Full story...