Step Up For Soldiers

Whether you like it smoky, sweet, saucy or savory, there's no denying barbecue is a southern favorite. Full story...

As we continue to honor our veterans, we are reminded that freedom comes with a price. Army Captain Ivan Castro lost his sight in Iraq in 2006 because of an explosive. He’s served for more than 20 years and traveled all over world. Now, he works in recruiting at Fort Bragg and has not let his life-altering accident slow him down. Full story...

If you need a trim and are feeling patriotic, a chain of barber shops wants to bring the two together. Twelve Great Clips locations in the Wwilmington area are helping the group Step up for Soldiers through discounted hair cuts. Full story...

Soon hundreds of brave men and women overseas will receive a little piece of home. It's all made possible by members of the community, who donated and volunteered their time to send Packages from Home. Full story...

Some of our nation's finest will be receiving some packages from home in the next few weeks. Full story...

Many men and women sacrifice the comforts of home here in the States to protect our freedom overseas, and their families sacrifice precious time with their loved one. One local family is now reunited after a surprise homecoming. Full story...

"The Step Up For Soldiers / Packages From Home" project we're co-sponsoring with The Big Talker FM wraps up Friday morning. Chad Adams will be live at the National Guard Armory on Carolina Beach Road from 6 am to 10 am. You can drop by there to make a donation or drop off items for our troops. The first $1,000 dollars donated will also be matched by incoming State Senator Tom Goolsby. Full story...

During the holidays they are thousands of miles from home fighting for our country. That's why Step up for Soldiers sends care packages to our troops overseas. And they need your help to do it. Full story...

Last year Mother Nature tried her best to rain out the first ever Cape Fear Italian Festival. Still thousands visited Leland's tribute to delicious food and great culture. This year, the festival is back and even bigger and better. Full story...

The event was organized locally by Hell's Kitchen. People got to check out a game on the big screens under the big tent. Step Up for Soldiers was also accepting donations. Full story...

The deadline to send holiday packages to our troops in time for Christmas is fast approaching. WWAY's Joe Mauceri takes a look at some of the do's and don'ts to keep in mind when sending care packages to our men and women fighting abroad. Full story...

More than 200 people gathered at the Wilmington Fire Department headquarters Sunday night to honor the lives of four fallen North Carolina soldiers; one of them, from right here in Wilmington. Full story...

Christmas may be over, but a package from home is always a welcome sight for troops serving overseas. Full story...

Volunteers fill boxes with cookies and treats, as a surprise for those stationed overseas. It was the fourth installment of Packages from Home. Full story...

The Fort Fisher Air Force Base served as the backdrop for a combat fun run on Sunday. The event was a fundraiser for the local non-profit "Step Up For Soldiers" and proceeds will benefit the fallen soldiers memorial in Wilmington which will be dedicated next month. Full story...