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Team in Training program runs for charity

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videoA group of runners is training for a special cause. The Team in Training program runs for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. They're dedicated to running the 26.2 miles to raise money for blood cancer research. DONATE HERE
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Hundreds gather for pro-am Surf Fest

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videoThe second-largest surfing competition on the east coast is going on in Wrightsville Beach. The third annual pro-am Surf Fest started Friday morning. Hundreds are turning out for the pro-am competition. Full story...
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Superstitions running wild on Friday the 13th

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videoIt's Friday the 13th. Are you feeling superstitious? For many people here in Wilmington superstitions are running wild. Full story...
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Program helps elderly citizens stay cool in summer heat

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Gov. Mike Easley today announced that Operation Fan/Heat Relief is underway for the summer of 2007. The program provides free fans to eligible seniors living in North Carolina to help them better cope with the summer heat. Full story...
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Packages From Home connects locals, soldiers

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Part of the Fourth of July festivities around town happened at Independence Mall Tuesday morning. Full story...
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Volunteers fix up Creekwood community center

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videoResidents of the Creekwood community say their run-down community center is in dire need of repair. Dozens of volunteers from across the state are working to spruce it up. Full story...
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Burgaw holds fourth annual N.C. Blueberry Festival

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videoIt was a packed day in one Pender County town. Fans of one fruit made the drive to Burgaw Saturday for the blues. The blueberry, that is. Full story...
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The Community Empowerment Festival

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The Justice for Citizens Group and the Leland Police Department joined together to create awareness and show support for the families of murdered children. Full story...
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Campers discover local history at Oakdale Cemetery

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videoThe Cape Fear region boasts a wealth of history. Local students are experiencing a hands-on approach to discovering our cultural heritage in a week-long program sponsored by the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society. Full story...
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Girls Gone Wild hits downtown Wilmington

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videoIt'll be a high publicity night downtown for one local bar, but will that be a good thing for Wilmington's image? At "Olive or Twist" nightclub downtown it's going to get pretty wild tonight. The crew from Girls Gone Wild will be rolling its cameras hoping to get some footage of wild co-eds. Full story...
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Dental unit offering free care in Brunswick County

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Brunswick County kids are getting work on their smile, even if they can't afford it. The Health Department has set up a mobile dental unit outside Supply Elementary. The Board of Health approved funding for the clinic to help uninsured children. Full story...
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Make Your Father's Day Winner

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videoFather's day is Sunday. To celebrate, WWAY asked you to enter your dad in our "Make Your Father's Day" contest. This is a hardworking man who is helping to raise another generation of children -- children who adore him, by the way. Full story...
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Church leaders accept apology after flap over blackface skit

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Seven Gaston County church leaders say they've accepted an apology from the pastor of a Gastonia church where a blackface skit upset local black leaders. Full story...
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Blood drive organizers need donations

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The summer usually isn't considered the time of year for giving, but the American Red Cross is hoping to change that. Blood drive organizers say their blood bank is running low and they need more people to donate. Full story...
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Girl, 11, publishes book about adoption

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videoTo write a book at any age is quite an accomplishment. Having a book published at the age of 11 is pretty extraordinary. One special little girl has done just that. Full story...
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