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Cape Fear hosts North Carolina State Pinball Championship tournament
Pinball is taking center stage in the Cape Fear area as the International Flipper Pinball Association, or IFPA, hosts its Open North Carolina State Pinball Championship on Saturday.
Wilmington archaeology lab finds temporary storage; seeks permanent home
A non-profit archaeology lab in downtown Wilmington is still in search of a permanent home.
Pender County's new manager responds to resident affordable housing concerns
As Pender County continues to see a boom in population and development, the cost of housing has become a major concern for many looking to move there.
Community gathers for the 28th Annual TreeFest, continuing a reforestation tradition since 1997
TreeFest started in 1997 to help restore tree populations after hurricanes Bertha and Fran.
Woman arrested following embezzlement investigation in Columbus County
Columbus County Sheriff's Office arrested a former employee of a Riegelwood-area business following an investigation into embezzlement.
Hurricanes acquire defenseman Kyle Masters and a 4th-round pick from Sharks for 5th-round pick
The Carolina Hurricanes acquired minor league defenseman Kyle Masters and a fourth-round pick this year from the San Jose Sharks for a fifth-round selection in 2027
Piedmont Gas offers tips to save money during the cold winter months
With a winter chill on the horizon, Piedmont Gas offers a few tips to help get us through this cold weather.
Off-duty Jacksonville police officer killed at Camp Lejeune identified as Philip Chiorino
Jacksonville Police are confirming that the one fatality from a security incident near Camp Lejeune’s Tarawa Terrace Elementary School Tuesday is one of their officers.
'National Use Your Gift Card Day' encourages people cash in on unused balances
Saturday is National Use Your Gift Card Day!
Pender County residents urged to watch for unsolicited seed packets
Pender County Cooperative Extension is urging residents to stay alert after reports that unsolicited seed packets are once again being mailed to U.S. addresses.
Man facing several drug and gun charges after found slumped over wheel, police say
Wilmington Police say a man is facing several drug charges after being found slumped over the wheel in a vehicle.
NC budget impasse strains food banks as demand surges across the state
North Carolina still doesn't have a state budget and the impasse is taking its toll on area food banks.
Cold weather, hot deals: Why MLK Weekend is prime time to buy a car
The Martin Luther King holiday weekend is one of the best times of the year to get a great auto deal.
Measles cases jump again in South Carolina, rising to more than 550
Reported measles cases in South Carolina surged by almost 30% in the last few days, state health officials said Friday.
NASCAR community mourns driver Greg Biffle, 6 others killed in plane crash at memorial service
Hundreds in the NASCAR community gathered for a memorial service at Charlotte's Bojangles Coliseum on Friday for former driver Greg Biffle, his family and others who were killed in a plane crash last month.
Soil testing scheduled for North College Road
The N.C. Department of Transportation scheduled soil testing in New Hanover County which may result in temporary overnight road closures.
WHQR receives more than $20,000 grant from The Cannon Foundation
WHQR Public Media received a $20,478 grant from The Cannon Foundation to replace equipment.
Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity to host 'Golden Hammer Breakfast'
Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity will host their annual Golden Hammer Breakfast in February.
Actress Kristi Murdock begins filming holiday feature ‘A Proper Christmas’ in Wilmington
Actress and filmmaker Kristi Murdock has begun production on a new holiday feature film in which she wrote, 'A Proper Christmas.'
Second public hearing for residents to oppose rezoning plan for Carolina Shores Golf Course
A second public meeting was held on Friday for residents to raise their concerns about the proposed plans to re-develop the Carolina Shores Golf Course, which would bring more than 100 hundred homes.
NCDOT prepares roads and bridges ahead of potential hazardous weather in Cape Fear
The NCDOT is prepping for potentially hazardous conditions in our area.
Cape Fear hosts North Carolina State Pinball Championship tournament
Pinball is taking center stage in the Cape Fear area as the International Flipper Pinball Association, or IFPA, hosts its Open North Carolina State Pinball Championship on Saturday.
Wilmington archaeology lab finds temporary storage; seeks permanent home
A non-profit archaeology lab in downtown Wilmington is still in search of a permanent home.
Pender County's new manager responds to resident affordable housing concerns
As Pender County continues to see a boom in population and development, the cost of housing has become a major concern for many looking to move there.
Community gathers for the 28th Annual TreeFest, continuing a reforestation tradition since 1997
TreeFest started in 1997 to help restore tree populations after hurricanes Bertha and Fran.
Woman arrested following embezzlement investigation in Columbus County
Columbus County Sheriff's Office arrested a former employee of a Riegelwood-area business following an investigation into embezzlement.
Piedmont Gas offers tips to save money during the cold winter months
With a winter chill on the horizon, Piedmont Gas offers a few tips to help get us through this cold weather.
'National Use Your Gift Card Day' encourages people cash in on unused balances
Saturday is National Use Your Gift Card Day!
Pender County residents urged to watch for unsolicited seed packets
Pender County Cooperative Extension is urging residents to stay alert after reports that unsolicited seed packets are once again being mailed to U.S. addresses.
Man facing several drug and gun charges after found slumped over wheel, police say
Wilmington Police say a man is facing several drug charges after being found slumped over the wheel in a vehicle.
NC budget impasse strains food banks as demand surges across the state
North Carolina still doesn't have a state budget and the impasse is taking its toll on area food banks.
Cold weather, hot deals: Why MLK Weekend is prime time to buy a car
The Martin Luther King holiday weekend is one of the best times of the year to get a great auto deal.
Soil testing scheduled for North College Road
The N.C. Department of Transportation scheduled soil testing in New Hanover County which may result in temporary overnight road closures.
WHQR receives more than $20,000 grant from The Cannon Foundation
WHQR Public Media received a $20,478 grant from The Cannon Foundation to replace equipment.
Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity to host 'Golden Hammer Breakfast'
Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity will host their annual Golden Hammer Breakfast in February.
Community invited to round table discussion focused on businesses
Business owners are invited to round table discussion in Carolina Beach at the end of the month.
Martin Luther King Day events happening around the Cape Fear
Martin Luther King Day honors the life and legacy of the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., who was born on January 15th, 1929.
Southeastern Community College invites public to annual spring fundraiser
The Southeastern Community College Foundation's "Rams Rock the Yacht" annual spring fundraiser will take place at the end of March.
Hurricanes acquire defenseman Kyle Masters and a 4th-round pick from Sharks for 5th-round pick
The Carolina Hurricanes acquired minor league defenseman Kyle Masters and a fourth-round pick this year from the San Jose Sharks for a fifth-round selection in 2027
NASCAR community mourns driver Greg Biffle, 6 others killed in plane crash at memorial service
Hundreds in the NASCAR community gathered for a memorial service at Charlotte's Bojangles Coliseum on Friday for former driver Greg Biffle, his family and others who were killed in a plane crash last month.
Clayton Kershaw not quite done pitching, will play for US in World Baseball Classic
Clayton Kershaw isn't done pitching just yet, agreeing Thursday to join the U.S. team for this year's World Baseball Classic.
Dell Curry finally getting his No. 30 jersey retired by Charlotte
Dell Curry had stopped wondering if the Charlotte Hornets were going to retire his number. He figured that if it was going to happen, it probably would have taken place years ago.
Federal grants to fund flood mitigation, infrastructure repairs after Hurricane Helene
The Department of Homeland Security Secretary announced Wednesday multiple grants for Hurricane Helene recovery projects in Western North Carolina.
Siembra NC and Make North Carolina Work to host vigil for Renee Nicole Good
There will be a community vigil for the Minneapolis ICE shooting victim Renee Nicole Good and other victims of ICE violence in Wilmington hosted by Siembra N.C. and Make North Carolina Work.
NC State Highway Patrol member involved in shooting in Guilford County
Tuesday morning a member of the NC State Highway Patrol attempted to stop a vehicle, the driver failed to stop, pulled a gun and was shot by the trooper.
DEQ releases data from preliminary study of PFAS in biosolids, wastewater
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Water Resources has released data from a preliminary study that found PFAS present in soil, wastewater, and bio-solids.
Durham named home to women's professional softball team
The Athletes Unlimited Softball League announced on Tuesday Durham as the home of the Carolina Blaze, a professional women's team.
Tony Stewart returns to NASCAR in Ram Truck debut at Daytona International Raceway
Tony Stewart will return to NASCAR competition for the first time since 2016 when he drives for Kaulig Racing in the debut of the Ram Truck at next month's season-opening race at Daytona International Raceway.
Southeastern NC MLK Jr. Celebration kicks off week of community events
The Southeastern North Carolina Martin Luther King Junior Celebration committee kicked of a week of events on Monday.
Wilmington eyes first no-barrier, city-operated homeless shelter
A priority for the Wilmington city council in 2026 is to establish a city-operated homeless shelter. The proposal would establish the first shelter with a “no to low barrier of entry.”
Germany to establish team base camp in North Carolina for FIFA World Cup
The German men's national team will establish its Team Base Camp for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Winston-Salem.
'Not the man we know;' Wife of man charged in Wilmington alleged kidnapping speaks out
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – The wife of a Wrightsville Beach man accused of second-degree kidnapping a child in downtown Wilmington spoke…
Former tech CEO appears in court for attempted kidnapping, assault charges
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – A Wrightsville Beach man accused of attempted kidnapping and assault of a 7-year-old on Friday appeared in New Hanover County Court…
Robeson County man sentenced to 14 years in federal prison
On December 11, 2025, a federal judge sentenced a Maxton man to 14 years in federal prison for distributing cocaine and methamphetamine and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Three children positive for measles in North Carolina
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and Buncombe County Health and Human Services (BCHHS) Division of Public Health announced on Tuesday additional cases of measles.
Justice Anita Earls shares cancer diagnosis
On Tuesday, Justice Anita Earls announced she underwent a successful surgery over the holidays after a recent breast cancer diagnosis.
NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps resigns after inflammatory texts revealed in trial
The fallout from NASCAR's federal antitrust trial continued into the new year as NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps on Tuesday announced his resignation after more than 20 years with the top racing series in the United States.
Houston's Sampson, FSU's Hamilton, UNC's Hansbrough headline 2026 class for NC Sports Hall of Fame
Houston coach Kelvin Sampson, former longtime Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton and former North Carolina playing great Tyler Hansbrough are part of this year's class of inductees to the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame.
More Americans are filing for bankruptcy. Here's what's behind the surge.
New data shows more Americans are filing for bankruptcy, the latest indication that price pressures and an uneven economy are leaving some households strapped for cash.
Postal Service unveils new Muhammad Ali stamp in champ's hometown
Postal officials unveiled a commemorative stamp of boxing legend Muhammad Ali in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, on Thursday, featuring a photo of the champ in his fighting prime.
Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to end protests in Minneapolis
President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to invoke an 1807 law and deploy troops to quell persistent protests against the federal officers sent to Minneapolis to enforce his administration's massive immigration crackdown.
Venezuela’s new leader calls for opening oil industry to foreign investment and warmer US ties
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez used her first state of the union message Thursday to advocate for opening the crucial state-run oil industry to more foreign investment following the Trump administration's pledge to seize control of Venezuelan crude sales.
Former NCAA players and fixers charged over rigged basketball games, prosecutors say
A sprawling betting scheme to rig NCAA and Chinese Basketball Association games ensnared 26 people, including more than a dozen college basketball players who tried to fix games as recently as last season, federal prosecutors said Thursday.
Wall Street steadies as Big Tech bounces back and oil prices ease
Wall Street is steadying. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% Thursday and was on track to break the two-day losing streak it’s been on since setting an all-time high.
Newsom says he is blocking push to extradite doctor accused of mailing abortion pills
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday he was blocking Louisiana's attempt to extradite a doctor in the Golden State accused of mailing abortion pills.
Grok blocked from undressing images in places where it's illegal, X says
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok won’t be able to edit photos to portray real people in revealing clothing in places where that is illegal, according to a statement posted on X.
US to suspend visa processing for 75 countries starting next week
The State Department is freezing immigrant visa processing for 75 countries in an effort to clamp down on applicants it deems likely to become a public charge.
Verizon customers across U.S. reporting cell phone service issues
Verizon customers across the country are reporting issues with their phones according to Downdetector
The Latest: Trump says anything less than US control of Greenland is ‘unacceptable’
President Donald Trump posted Wednesday on social media that anything less than U.S. control of Greenland is “unacceptable,” hours before Vice President JD Vance was to host Danish and Greenlandic officials for talks.
States race to prove they'll use rural health funds wisely. Money for next year is on the line.
Imagine starting the new year with the promise of at least a $147 million payout from the federal government. But there are strings attached.
Kiefer Sutherland arrested after alleged altercation with ride-share driver
Kiefer Sutherland was arrested just after midnight early Monday morning, the Los Angeles Police Department told ABC News.
Scott Adams, whose comic strip 'Dilbert' ridiculed white-collar office life, dies at 68
(AP) -- Scott Adams, whose popular comic strip “Dilbert” captured the frustration of beleaguered, white-collar cubicle workers and satirized the ridiculousness of modern office culture until he was abruptly dropped from syndication in 2023 for racist remarks, has died. He was 68. His…
Inflation expected to have held firm, posing challenge amid DOJ probe into Fed Chair Powell
An inflation report on Tuesday is set to provide a key gauge of the nation’s economy, just days after reports of a Department of Justice probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell brought fresh scrutiny to the independence of the central bank and its capacity to manage price increases.
The BBC seeks to dismiss Trump's $10B defamation lawsuit in a Florida court
The BBC will ask a court to throw out U.S. President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the British broadcaster, court papers show.
Consumer prices likely stayed elevated in December as data recovers from shutdown
Inflation likely remained elevated last month as the cost of electricity, groceries, and clothing may have jumped and continued to pressure consumers' wallets.
US lawmakers to visit Denmark as Trump continues to threaten Greenland
A bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation is headed to Copenhagen later this week in an attempt to show unity between the United States and Denmark as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to threaten to seize Greenland, a semiautonomous territory of the NATO ally.
Allegiant Air to acquire Sun Country Airlines in $1.5B deal
Allegiant Air said it will acquire Sun Country Airlines in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $1.5 billion, including debt, in a move combining two low-cost U.S. carriers focused on leisure travel.
Muhammad Ali will be honored with a commemorative US postage stamp
Muhammad Ali once joked that he should be a postage stamp because “that’s the only way I’ll ever get licked.”
Grok blocked from undressing images in places where it's illegal, X says
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok won’t be able to edit photos to portray real people in revealing clothing in places where that is illegal, according to a statement posted on X.
A construction crane falls onto a moving train in Thailand, killing at least 30 people
A construction crane fell onto a moving passenger train, causing a fiery derailment Wednesday that killed at least 30 people and injured scores in northeastern Thailand.
What to know about the protests in Iran, the crackdown and Tehran's relations with the world
Nationwide protests in Iran sparked by the Islamic Republic's ailing economy are putting pressure on its theocracy, which has responded with a deadly crackdown and shutting down the internet.
China urges Canada to break from US influence as PM Carney visits Beijing
As Canadian leader Mark Carney arrives in China on Wednesday, his hosts see an opportunity to peel the longtime U.S. ally away from their rival, at least a bit.
Malaysia, Indonesia become first to block Musk’s Grok over sexualised AI images
Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to block Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s xAI, after authorities said it was being misused to generate sexually explicit and non-consensual images.
The pope in a major foreign policy address blasts how countries are using force to assert dominion.
In his most substantial critique of U.S., Russian and other military incursions in sovereign countries, Pope Leo XIV on Friday denounced how nations were using force to assert their dominion worldwide, “completely undermining” peace and the post-World War II international legal order.
Jobs report expected to show uptick in hiring as Fed cuts interest rates
A jobs report to be released on Friday will provide a key gauge of the health of the U.S. economy as the Federal Reserve slashes interest rates in an effort to revive an ailing labor market.
‘Autofocus’ glasses can change their lenses in real time
Finnish eyewear company IXI is gearing up to launch smart glasses that look just like ordinary spectacles, but are able to “autofocus” based on the perceived needs of the wearer.
World shares mostly lower after Wall Street's strong start to the year cools
World shares were mostly lower and U.S. futures also declined on Thursday as the new year's rally on Wall Street faded.
Cuba faces uncertain future after US topples Venezuelan leader Maduro
Cuban officials on Monday lowered flags before dawn to mourn 32 security officers they say were killed in the U.S. weekend strike in Venezuela, the island nation’s closest ally, as residents here wonder what the capture of President Nicolás Maduro means for their future.
Forecasters say 2026 will be the cheapest year for gas since Covid
The gas pump has emerged as a rare source of relief for Americans drowning in higher prices — and that positive trend is expected to continue in 2026, regardless of the uncertainty in Venezuela.
A Paris court finds 10 people guilty of cyberbullying France’s first lady Brigitte Macron
A Paris court found Monday 10 people guilty of cyberbullying France’s first lady Brigitte Macron by spreading false online claims about her gender and sexuality, including allegations she was born a man.
Maduro is set to make his first appearance in a US courtroom on drug trafficking charges
Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to make his first appearance Monday in an American courtroom on the narco-terrorism charges the Trump administration used to justify capturing him and bringing him to New York.
'Still shaken': Trepidation in Venezuela after US captures Maduro
An anxious quiet fell over Venezuela 's capital on Sunday as trepidation mixed with joy while a nation waited to see what comes next.
Gunmen kill at least 30 villagers and abduct others during raid in northern Nigeria
At least 30 villagers have been killed and several others are missing after gunmen raided a village in northern Nigeria’s Niger state, police said Sunday, the latest in a cycle of deadly violence in the conflict-hit region.
Rubio suggests US won't run Venezuela day-to-day
Rubio’s statements seemed designed to temper concerns about whether the assertive American action to achieve regime change might again produce a prolonged foreign intervention or failed attempt at nation-building.
Earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 rattles southern and central Mexico
Mexico City (ABC NEWS) -- A strong earthquake rattled southern and central Mexico on Friday, interrupting President Claudia Sheinbaum’s first press briefing of the new year as seismic alarms sounded. The earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 and its epicenter was near…
Swiss investigators believe sparkling candles atop wine bottles ignited fatal bar fire
Investigators said Friday that they believe sparkling candles atop Champagne bottles ignited a fatal fire at a Swiss ski resort when they came too close to the ceiling of a bar crowded with New Year's Eve revelers.
Trump and top Iranian officials exchange threats over protests roiling Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump and top Iranian officials exchanged dueling threats Friday as widening economic protests swept across parts of the Islamic Republic, further escalating tensions between the countries after America bombed Iranian nuclear sites in June.
About 40 people dead and 115 injured in fire at Swiss Alpine bar during New Year's celebration
About 40 people were killed and another 115 injured, most of them seriously, after a fire ripped through a bar’s New Year celebration in a Swiss Alpine resort less than two hours after midnight Thursday, police said.
Pet Pals: Charming and playful puppy looking for forever home
WINNABOW, NC (WWAY) — This Week’s Pet Pal is Cobalt, a 13-week-old puppy.
The Carolina Beat: Advanced Ortho
Katie Sasser meets with Dr. Joe Norris to learn more about Advanced Ortho.
Pet Pals: Kind and loveable Beagle looking for forever home
This Week’s Pet Pal is Ferris, a 5-year-old Beagle.
'Teacher of the Month' recognized for her leadership through music and love
Every month, we highlight an educator in the Cape Fear who's going above and beyond.
Pet Pals: Playful and affectionate Great Pyrenees looking for forever home
This Week’s Pet Pal is Murphy, a 2-year-old Great Pyrenees.
Pet Pals: Curious and affectionate cat looking for forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is Morris, a 3-month-old Domestic Short Hair cat.
Pet Pals: Affectionate and playful retriever mix looking for forever home
This Week’s Pet Pal is Teal, a 12-week old retriever mix.
Pet Pals: Playful and funny German Shepherd mix looking for forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is Frankie, a young German Shepherd mix.
Pet Pals: Goofy and loveable Catahoula mix looking for forever home
This Week’s Pet Pal is Meera, a 45-pound hound/Catahoula mix.
Pet Pals: Brave and loveable Maltese mix looking for forever home
This week's Pet Pal is Boo, a Maltese and King Charles Spaniel mix.
Pet Pals: Playful and affectionate Chihuahua mix looking for forever home
This Week’s Pet Pal is Pikachu, a 7-month-old Chihuahua mix
Pet Pals: Playful and smart Labrador Retriever mix looking for forever home
This week's Pet Pal is Coco, a 8-month-old Labrador/Retriever mix.
Pet Pals: Curious and affectionate Hound mix looking for forever home
This Week’s Pet Pal is Cleetus, a 5-year-old Hound mix.
Pet Pals: Playful and affectionate Labrador Retriever mix looking for forever home
This week's Pet Pal is Sebia, a Labrador Retriever mix.
Pet Pals: Curious and playful terrier mix Looking for forever home
This Week’s Pet Pal is Alli, a 27-week-old Terrier mix.
Playful and smart shepherd boxer mix looking for forever home
This week's Pet Pal is Charlie, a 5-year-old shepherd/boxer mix.
Pet Pals: Affectionate Terrier looking for forever home
This Week's Pet Pal is Salty, 3-year-old Terrier mix. Paws Place rescue says she is a 57 pound free spirit.
Pet Pal: Young big-hearted husky looking for forever home
Young big-hearted husky looking for forever home
Pet Pals: 17-week-old lovable boxer mix looking for forever home
Winnabow, NC (WWAY)---Meet Lark, a 17-week-old...17-pound bundle of joy all in a boxer mix's body who is continuing to grow. According to Paws Place Dog Rescue...she's a snuggle queen who loves nothing more than curling up close for some quality…
Pet Pals: 7-month-old enthusiastic and loyal foxhound mix looking forever home
Our Pet Pal of the week is 7-month-old, Spock, a male foxhound mix looking for his forever home.