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Biden signs bipartisan gun control bill into law
President Joe Biden on Saturday signed into law the most significant gun control bill in three decades, one day after the House approved bipartisan gun legislation that was approved by the Senate late Thursday and sent to Mr. Biden for his signature.
The Black Phone brings local actors to the big screen
Wilmington is no stranger to the big screen, and Friday you can catch one movie filmed here for the first time in theaters. The Black Phone opened this weekend, and features local talent.
Hundreds of Wilmington locals protest Roe V. Wade's overturning
More than 200 people gathered by the New Hanover County Courthouse Friday after a lifechanging announcement that morning.
Wilmington resident born in 1916 celebrates his 106th birthday
Joe Hull marked his 106th birthday on Friday, born on June 24, 1916 in Pennsylvania.
CFPUA prepared for summer water demand amid moderate drought
So far this year, most of the region is below the normal rainfall average that we'd expect this time of year.
Wilmington residents react to Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade
Following the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade on Friday, reactions are pouring in from residents across the Cape Fear on both sides of abortions.
NC legislators want 20-week abortion ban to be restored
RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — Today following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization Senate Leader Phil Berger and House Speaker Tim Moore sent a letter to Attorney General Josh Stein calling on him to take the necessary…
"This is not over," Biden says after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
WASHINGTON (CBS News) -- President Biden declared it a "very solemn moment" Friday, hours after the Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, as his administration determines how to move forward now that the Supreme Court has…
Why now? How four senators finally got a gun deal no one thought was possible
NEW YORK (CNN) -- Thursday night, both Senators Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer had reason to celebrate. After decades of inaction on gun legislation, the two men were able to achieve something that neither had imagined possible just weeks before:…
North Carolina, US lawmakers react to Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.
Reaction is coming in from all over the state Friday after the Supreme Court ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years.
Mykolaiv mayor urges "everyone who wants to stay alive to leave the city"
UKRAINE (CNN) -- The mayor of the southern Ukraine city of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, has urged residents of the city to leave. "I suggest everyone who wants to stay alive to leave the city. About 230,000 people remain in Mykolayiv…
Hearing: Trump told Justice Department to call the election 'corrupt'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former top Justice Department officials have testified to the Jan. 6 committee that President Donald Trump hounded the department to pursue his false election fraud claims. They say he contacted the agency’s leader “virtually every day” and…
Robeson County violent drug dealer convicted in federal court
NEW BERN, NC (WWAY) – A federal jury convicted a Red Springs man yesterday on multiple charges of cocaine and crack distribution, possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking crimes, and being a felon in possession of firearms. According…
With Roe dead, some fear rollback of LGBTQ and other rights
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision allowing states to ban abortion is stirring alarm among LGBTQ advocates. They fear that the ruling could someday allow a rollback of legal protections for gay relationships, including the right for same-sex…
Weekend Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots add up to $647 million
RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) – Both national jackpots, Mega Millions and Powerball, offer big prizes in weekend drawings that now total $647 million. North Carolinians can play Friday night for a Mega Millions jackpot worth an estimated $312 million annuity, or $173.6 million…
Pathway Home presents the Basic Needs Drive
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- On Saturday, July 9th from noon till 4:00 p.m., the Pathway Home will present the Basic Needs Drive. The Pathway Home program connects people transitioning from prison or jail to job training and support services in…
NCDOT: Interstate signs unveiled, training track officially opens
RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) -- A highway that stretches through eastern North Carolina is now an interstate, so drivers will start to see more "Interstate 587" signs.Commuters will travel more efficiently through Wilson, Greene and Pitt counties thanks to the newly improved I-587. …
2022 Special Olympics North Carolina Summer Games results released
RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) – The 2022 Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) Summer Games concluded June 5 in the Raleigh area, ending a weekend of competition for over 900 Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners, individuals without intellectual disabilities, from across the…
Sheriff's office offers water safety tips ahead of 4th of July holiday
The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office is stressing the importance of safety for boaters this weekend as many take to the water in the coming weeks.
Weekend march planned in hopes to end school violence and bullying
Kids and adults joined together over the weekend to help end violence and bullying in schools.
Police investigating after teenager injured in early morning shooting in Wilmington
Police are investigating following an early morning shooting Saturday morning that sent one teenager to the hospital in Wilmington.
The Black Phone brings local actors to the big screen
Wilmington is no stranger to the big screen, and Friday you can catch one movie filmed here for the first time in theaters. The Black Phone opened this weekend, and features local talent.
Hundreds of Wilmington locals protest Roe V. Wade's overturning
More than 200 people gathered by the New Hanover County Courthouse Friday after a lifechanging announcement that morning.
Wilmington resident born in 1916 celebrates his 106th birthday
Joe Hull marked his 106th birthday on Friday, born on June 24, 1916 in Pennsylvania.
CFPUA prepared for summer water demand amid moderate drought
So far this year, most of the region is below the normal rainfall average that we'd expect this time of year.
Wilmington residents react to Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade
Following the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade on Friday, reactions are pouring in from residents across the Cape Fear on both sides of abortions.
North Carolina, US lawmakers react to Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.
Reaction is coming in from all over the state Friday after the Supreme Court ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years.
Pathway Home presents the Basic Needs Drive
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- On Saturday, July 9th from noon till 4:00 p.m., the Pathway Home will present the Basic Needs Drive. The Pathway Home program connects people transitioning from prison or jail to job training and support services in…
2022 Special Olympics North Carolina Summer Games results released
RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) – The 2022 Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) Summer Games concluded June 5 in the Raleigh area, ending a weekend of competition for over 900 Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners, individuals without intellectual disabilities, from across the…
The Children's Museum of Wilmington announces new exhibit 'Bodies in Motion'
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) – The Children's Museum of Wilmington is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest exhibit Bodies in Motion, located in the Science Center. Bodies in Motion is sponsored by Delaney Radiology. Museum guests are invited to the official ribbon…
BREAKING NEWS: U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade
An historic decision by the Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place for nearly a half century.
Southport woman starts wildlife rescue to rehabilitate animals
One woman in Brunswick County is working to take care of all God's creatures, one opossum at a time.
Space available in New Hanover County's special assistance in-home program
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) -- New Hanover County Social Services has funding and space available in the Special Assistance In-Home Program. The county's Adult Services unit within DSS provides case management for recipients of Special Assistance (SA) In-Home financial…
Genesis Block partners with CFCC to launch a food hall on North Campus
Genesis Block is partnering with Cape Fear Community College to bring a food hall and commissary to the campus.
Emergency services cut costs amid high fuel prices
High fuel prices are causing some emergency service providers to cut costs where they can, including Southport’s Fire Department.
Hundreds participated in world’s largest swim lesson in Wilmington
Across the city of Wilmington, hundreds of kids and adults hopped in city pools participating in what’s being called the “World’s Largest Swim Lesson”.
Columbus County issues water quality and boil water advisory
COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WWAY) -- Local contractors bored into one of the water lines of the Columbus County Public Water Supply System in Columbus County Water & Sewer District Ill. Staff are working diligently to repair service to customers. The…
Experts urge public to stay hydrated amid sizzling temps
With the high temps making their way in the Cape Fear experts say heat dangers are a cause for concern.
Sheriff's office offers water safety tips ahead of 4th of July holiday
The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office is stressing the importance of safety for boaters this weekend as many take to the water in the coming weeks.
USGS reports early morning earthquake near Weaverville
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reports a 1.8 magnitude earthquake struck near Weaverville around 1:16 a.m. on June 25 at a depth of 1.3 km.
NC legislators want 20-week abortion ban to be restored
RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — Today following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization Senate Leader Phil Berger and House Speaker Tim Moore sent a letter to Attorney General Josh Stein calling on him to take the necessary…
Robeson County violent drug dealer convicted in federal court
NEW BERN, NC (WWAY) – A federal jury convicted a Red Springs man yesterday on multiple charges of cocaine and crack distribution, possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking crimes, and being a felon in possession of firearms. According…
Weekend Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots add up to $647 million
RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) – Both national jackpots, Mega Millions and Powerball, offer big prizes in weekend drawings that now total $647 million. North Carolinians can play Friday night for a Mega Millions jackpot worth an estimated $312 million annuity, or $173.6 million…
Pathway Home presents the Basic Needs Drive
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- On Saturday, July 9th from noon till 4:00 p.m., the Pathway Home will present the Basic Needs Drive. The Pathway Home program connects people transitioning from prison or jail to job training and support services in…
NCDOT: Interstate signs unveiled, training track officially opens
RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) -- A highway that stretches through eastern North Carolina is now an interstate, so drivers will start to see more "Interstate 587" signs.Commuters will travel more efficiently through Wilson, Greene and Pitt counties thanks to the newly improved I-587. …
Grand Carnivale returns to Carowinds June 24th
CHARLOTTE, NC (WWAY)—Celebrate the world on a grand scale at Carowinds’ Grand Carnivale, a larger-than-life international festival with extravagant sights, pulsing rhythms, delicious international food, a spectacular parade, block parties, and fun traditions from around the globe. The limited-time event…
Woman arrested after attempted robbery in Holden Beach
HOLDEN BEACH, NC (WWAY) -- A woman has been arrested in Brunswick County after trying to grab a customer's bag while she was leaving the bank. She assaulted and attempted to steal, take and carry away another person's personal property…
Damaging methane gas pipeline leaks happen every 40 hours in the US
RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) -- Methane gas – commonly referred to as “natural” gas – has been piped through our communities for heating and cooking for a century, and for just as long, has been subject to dangerous leaks. On Thursday,…
Join the Bellamy Mansion for a talk and new exhibit on Black excellence in North Carolina building
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- The Bellamy Mansion Museum of History and Design Arts invites the public to explore a new exhibit on Black excellence in North Carolina building and a talk on the impact Black women's organizations have had on…
NC to issue accurate birth certificates for transgender people without requiring surgery
GREENSBORO, NC (WWAY) -- Transgender people born in North Carolina will now be able to correct the gender marker on their birth certificates without the need for surgery under a consent judgment issued today by a federal court as a…
Speedway Motorsports founder Bruton Smith dies at 95
CHARLOTTE, NC (AP) — NASCAR Hall of Fame promoter and track Bruton Smith has died at the age of 95. His company, Speedway Motorsports, said he died of natural causes. Smith started promoting races in the 1940s and built one…
Only a quarter of eligible NC kids receive COVID vaccine, data shows
RALEIGH, NC (WTVD) -- Children, as young as 6 months, are now authorized to get a COVID-19 vaccine. There are some indications the demand to vaccinate North Carolina kids might not be strong. The latest information from the North Carolina Department…
NC sports gambling advances in House as session winds down
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A late-session effort to authorize and regulate sports gambling in North Carolina is pressing forward in the state House. A divided House judiciary committee voted Tuesday for two bills. One is the exact same legislation that…
Officials searching for SC man wanted for murder in Robeson County
The Robeson County Sheriff's Office is searching for a South Carolina man who is wanted for a murder that took place during a Fairmont home invasion in May.
NC Supreme Court reinstates conviction in co-worker's death
The North Carolina Supreme Court has reinstated a man’s murder and robbery convictions in the death of his co-worker.
81 sea turtle nests on Hatteras seashore; up from 2021
MANTEO, NC (AP) — Officials on the North Carolina coast say there are more sea turtle nests on a portion of North Carolina’s Outer Banks this season than at the same time last year. The announcement from Cape Hatteras National…
UNCW professor receives DEQ Applied Research Fellowship to advance PFAS science
The fellows (L to R): Dr. Detlef Knappe, North Carolina State University; Dr. Ralph Mead, University of North Carolina Wilmington; Dr. Jamie DeWitt, East Carolina University; and Dr. Lee Ferguson, Duke University (Photo: Jeff Janowski /…
WPD asks for public's help finding missing teen
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Wilmington Police Department is asking for help in finding a missing teen. Her name is Brianna Johnson, she is…
Mykolaiv mayor urges "everyone who wants to stay alive to leave the city"
UKRAINE (CNN) -- The mayor of the southern Ukraine city of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, has urged residents of the city to leave. "I suggest everyone who wants to stay alive to leave the city. About 230,000 people remain in Mykolayiv…
With Roe dead, some fear rollback of LGBTQ and other rights
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision allowing states to ban abortion is stirring alarm among LGBTQ advocates. They fear that the ruling could someday allow a rollback of legal protections for gay relationships, including the right for same-sex…
BREAKING NEWS: U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade
An historic decision by the Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place for nearly a half century.
Senate OKs landmark gun violence bill, House passage is next
Both North Carolina senators -- Republicans Thom Tillis and Richard Burr -- voted for the measure.
Calabash Fire Department announces new chief
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) -- The Calabash Fire Department is excited and pleased to announce that Keith McGee will be starting as chief of the department on July 1st, 2022. Chief McGee comes to us after serving as chief of…
US Department of Education proposes changes for Title IX regulations for students, invites public comment
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Today, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Title IX – the landmark civil rights law that has opened doors for generations of women and girls – the U.S. Department of Education released for public comment…
US importing baby formula from Mexico to ease shortage
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it is providing logistical support to import the equivalent of about 16 million 8-ounce baby formula bottles from Mexico. That starts this weekend as part of efforts to ease nationwide supply…
CDC panel recommends US seniors get souped-up flu vaccines
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal advisory panel says Americans 65 and older should get newer, souped-up flu vaccines. The panel unanimously recommended certain flu vaccines for seniors, whose weakened immune systems don’t respond as well to traditional shots. Options…
Speedway Motorsports founder Bruton Smith dies at 95
CHARLOTTE, NC (AP) — NASCAR Hall of Fame promoter and track Bruton Smith has died at the age of 95. His company, Speedway Motorsports, said he died of natural causes. Smith started promoting races in the 1940s and built one…
Powell says Fed will keep raising interest rates as long as appropriate
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday said the Fed will continue to raise interest rates in an effort to combat inflation as Americans across the country feel the burden of the fastest price increases in 40 years.
Attorney General Josh Stein reaches $1.25 million multistate settlement with Carnival Cruise Line over its 2019 data breach
Stein was part of the executive committee investigating Carnival. North Carolina will receive $42,830.10.
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson dies at 26
Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson has died at the age of 26, the team announced Wednesday morning. The cause of his death has not been released.
Squirrel cuts the power for more than 3,000 in downtown Asheville area
Officials say a squirrel had gotten into some wiring and caused the outage that impacted more than 3,000 customers in the downtown area.
Biden will call for 3-month suspension of gas tax, though officials acknowledge it 'alone won't fix the problem'
President Joe Biden will call on Congress in a speech Wednesday to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes until the end of September, senior administration officials said, framing the move as necessary to provide relief to American consumers but itself not enough to resolve the problem of surging energy prices.
Yellowstone flooding rebuild could take years, cost billions
Yellowstone National Park is celebrating its 150th anniversary as it faces its biggest challenge in decades. Floodwaters that tore through the park this week destroyed potentially hundreds of bridges, washed out miles of roads and drove out more than 10,000…
Uber revives shared rides in U.S. for first time during pandemic
Uber is letting passengers share rides with strangers again, after putting the option on pause for two years due to the coronavirus pandemic.
5-year-old Houston boy dies in hot car while family was setting up for his sister's birthday party
The boy had been inside the car, which was parked outside his home, for several hours before he was found dead on Monday, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
Stocks gain ground, clawing back a piece of last week's drop
Stocks rose broadly on Wall Street Tuesday, clawing back some of the ground they lost in their worst weekly drop since the beginning of the pandemic.
Someone paid $19 million for a steak lunch with Warren Buffett
The bidding started with $25,000 on June 12 and ended with $19,000,100 from an anonymous bidder on Friday, according to a news release from eBay.
6,000 bees removed from inside wall of Omaha couple's home
About 6,000 bees were recently removed from inside the walls of an Omaha couple's 100-year-old home.
Mykolaiv mayor urges "everyone who wants to stay alive to leave the city"
UKRAINE (CNN) -- The mayor of the southern Ukraine city of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, has urged residents of the city to leave. "I suggest everyone who wants to stay alive to leave the city. About 230,000 people remain in Mykolayiv…
Cement carbon dioxide emissions quietly double in 20 years
WASHINGTON (AP) -- New global data shows that emissions of heat-trapping gases coming from making cement have doubled in the last 20 years. That's much faster than carbon pollution from burning coal, oil and gas. In fact, even during the…
US importing baby formula from Mexico to ease shortage
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it is providing logistical support to import the equivalent of about 16 million 8-ounce baby formula bottles from Mexico. That starts this weekend as part of efforts to ease nationwide supply…
Russian journalist sells Nobel peace medal for $103.5 million to help Ukrainian refugees
Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov, who won the Nobel Peace Prize last year, auctioned off his medal for $103.5 million on Monday, with proceeds donated to help Ukrainian child refugees.
Biden tells oil refiners: Produce more gas, fewer profits
President Joe Biden on Wednesday called on U.S. oil refiners to produce more gasoline and diesel, saying their profits have tripled during a time of war between Russia and Ukraine as Americans struggle with record high prices at the pump.
K-pop supergroup BTS says it's making time for solo projects
K-pop sensation BTS announced plans for solo projects from the individual band members, but the company behind the global superstars say they are not taking a hiatus.
13th annual "World's Largest Swim Lesson" taking place around the Cape Fear on June 23rd
Thousands of people across the world will be taking part in the "world's largest swim lesson" later this month, offering the opportunity for people of any age to learn the important skill.
Coca-Cola is putting Jack & Coke in a can
Coca-Cola is partnering with Brown-Forman to make a new canned cocktail combining Coke and Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey. The drink, which also will be available in a zero-sugar option, is hitting shelves in Mexico later this year before expanding globally.
Queen Elizabeth II is officially the second-longest reigning monarch in world history
Queen Elizabeth II is officially the second-longest reigning monarch in world history, with 70 years and 127 days on the throne as of Monday, June 13.
WATCH: Rare albino Galapagos giant tortoise born at zoo in Switzerland
SWITZERLAND (CBS News) -- This rare albino Galapagos giant tortoise made its public debut at the Tropiquarium zoo in Switzerland on Friday, June 3rd, 2022. The…
Facebook fails again to detect hate speech in ads
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Facebook has failed another test of its ability to detect blatant, violent hate speech in advertisements submitted to the platform by the nonprofit group Global Witness. The group created ads with dehumanizing hate speech calling for…
More bodies found in Mariupol as global food crisis looms
Ukrainian authorities say that workers have pulled scores of bodies from smashed buildings in the devastated city of Mariupol in an “endless caravan of death."
More than 1,000 cases of monkeypox outside of Africa reported to WHO
WASHINGTON (CBS News) -- There have been more than 1,000 monkeypox cases reported to the World Health Organization in the current outbreak outside the countries in Africa where it more commonly spreads. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the risk…
No, you're not imagining it — package sizes are shrinking
WILMINGTON, NC (AP) -- It’s the inflation you’re not supposed to see. From toilet paper to yogurt to corn chips, manufacturers are quietly shrinking package sizes without lowering prices. It’s dubbed “shrinkflation,” and it’s accelerating worldwide. In the U.S., a…
Thousands of UK workers begin six month trial of a 4-day work week
During the program, workers receive 100% of their pay for working only 80% of their usual week, in exchange for promising to maintain 100% of their productivity.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces no-confidence vote
Lawmakers from Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party will hold a no-confidence vote on Monday, in the latest challenge aimed at ending the political career of the United Kingdom’s controversial leader.
Russia may be in Ukraine to stay after 100 days of war
As the invasion reached its 100th day on Friday, Russia seemed increasingly unlikely to relinquish the territory it has taken in the war.
Biden administration lifts restrictions on flights to Cuba imposed by Trump
WASHINGTON, DC (CBS News)— The U.S. Transportation Department on Wednesday made it easier for Americans to travel to Cuba, lifting flight restrictions that were established during the Trump administration. The restrictions had prevented U.S. airline flights and chartered flights from going…
New tower connects NC barrier island to global bird tracking network
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- A new tower installed at Lea Island north of Wilmington will help track migratory birds on the North Carolina coast, thanks to a partnership between Cape Fear Audubon, Audubon North Carolina, and UNC Wilmington’s Danner…
Pressure growing to remove PFAS from fast food wrappers
BOSTON (AP) — Environmental and health groups are pushing dozens of fast food companies, supermarkets chains and other retail outlets to remove PFAS from their packaging. Known as “forever chemicals" for their persistence in the environment, PFAS have been used…
Do Coastal Homes Actually Need Additional Insurance Coverage?
Do Coastal Homes Actually Need Additional Insurance Coverage? Over the course of a lifetime, property ownership, assets and your geographic location are variables that can very likely change. Southeastern North Carolina has become one of the most attractive relocation destinations,…
Pregnant women at risk of varicose veins
If you are currently pregnant or are thinking about having a baby, vein health should be on your mind. This is especially the case if there is a family history of varicose veins. Dr. Kamran of Scarless Vein Care weighs in.
'Teacher of the Week' retiring after 24 years of teaching science
Our last 'Teacher of the Week' for the 2020-2021 school year features one of the zaniest and most positive educators you'll likely ever meet.
'Teacher of the Week' introducing students to high-paying, in-demand food industry service careers
Students at Heide Trask High School are now home for summer vacation but recently we visited the campus to surprise one of the teachers as our 'Teacher of the Week.'
'Teacher of the Week' left private-sector job to pursue career teaching second graders
For many children across the Cape Fear, the school year comes to an end in just a few days and summer vacation is about to begin.
'Teacher of the Week' helping exceptional children learn at their own pace
Students tend to learn at their own pace but one veteran Pender County teacher has a unique way of reaching students at her school.
'Teacher of the Week' shares her love of math with middle schoolers
Few things in life are more satisfying than discovering one's true purpose. Sometimes, life takes us down one path until we realize its time to head another direction.
'Teacher of the Week' recognized for going above to meet students' needs
During the pandemic, teachers have provided a sense a stability and connectedness for many students, and we found one that really stands out.
'Teacher of the Week' helps blind and visually-impaired students in New Hanover County
Teachers have a unique way of helping students experience the world around them in a whole new way.
'Teacher of the Week' inspires first graders to learn Spanish and appreciate other cultures
Research shows exposure to a foreign language at an early age can boost a child's analytical abilities because their brains are like sponges wired to absorb and learn new things.
'Teacher of the Week' recognized for her kindness and positivity with first graders
With the end of the school year quickly approaching, teachers at Holly Tree Elementary School are covering as much ground as possible to make up for face-to-face instructional time missed earlier in the year due to COVID-19.
'Teacher of the Week' brings poetry and other lessons to life for third graders
Third graders in Madeira Billingsley's class at Mary C. Williams Elementary School are learning about poems.
'Teacher of the Week' hitting a high wave by engaging students in math
When Brandon Puhalski is not surfing or fishing outside, he stays busy with his other passion -- teaching elementary students about math.
'Teacher of the Week' keeping students singing together safely during pandemic
From Broadway to the Cape Fear, the pandemic dimmed the lights of performing arts venues during the last year including local school productions.
'Teacher of the Week' showers students and staff with random acts of kindness
Many students and teachers are feeling the weight of the pandemic as it stretches into a second school year.
'Teacher of the Week' infuses punk rock flair to engage third-graders
When third-grader students at Bolivia Elementary School arrived in class recently they got quite a surprise.
'Teacher of the Week' helping English language learners succeed
Elementary students enrolled in New Hanover County Schools return to full-time, in-person learning on Monday.
'Teacher of the Week' makes kindergarten fun despite new COVID-19 rules
The pandemic disrupted schools nearly a year ago and its been a challenging time for students especially younger kids who have had to do remote learning or socially distance themselves while at school with classmates.
Waccamaw School teacher wins 'Teacher of the Week'
Some of morals and basic life lessons we remember as adults were instilled by our our elementary school teachers.
Skateboarding science teacher recognized as 'Teacher of the Week'
The ability to flow confidently on a skateboard is no easy task. Like any other skill, it requires lots of patience and dedication.
