Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo declared July 14 Dollar General day after the company opened its 15,000th store in our very own Port City.

UNCW’s Lumina Festival continues with ‘Hooked on the Arts’

Hundreds flock to 15,000th Dollar General grand opening

Folks got a rare opportunity Sunday afternoon to tour a part of the Cape Fear Museum that is usually off-limits.

Early morning crash in Burgaw claims man’s life

Special museum tour lets folks look behind the scenes

The Justice Department announced charges Friday against 12 Russian intelligence officers for hacking offenses during the 2016 presidential election.

‘Do not eat this cereal’: CDC links Honey Smacks, salmonella

12 Russians accused of hacking Democrats in 2016 US election

This week we've got a look at some neat inventions and an ex-boyfriend who just keeps hanging on.

‘Worst vacation ever’: Teen stranded in ocean overnight

What Did We Miss? Florida man clings to hood of speeding car

UNCW’s Lumina Festival continues with ‘Hooked on the Arts’

Matt Bennett - July 15, 2018 7:12 PM

Lumina Festival of the Arts kicked off Thursday at UNCW and the festivities continued this weekend with "Hooked on the Arts."

Special museum tour lets folks look behind the scenes

Matt Bennett - July 15, 2018 7:06 PM

Folks got a rare opportunity Sunday afternoon to tour a part of the Cape Fear Museum that is usually off-limits.

Early morning crash in Burgaw claims man’s life

Andrew James - July 15, 2018 5:07 PM

Highway Patrol is ruling a Sunday morning deadly crash accidental saying there's a possibility that the driver was impaired.

Lane Closures begin Sunday night near the Isabel Holmes Bridge

Andrew James - July 15, 2018 2:43 PM

Starting Sunday, the closures will be in place from 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. nightly until Aug. 31. One lane will remain open in each direction at all times.

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France wins World Cup, beating Croatia 4-2

WWAY News - July 15, 2018 12:54 PM

MOSCOW -- Kylian Mbappe and France put on a thrilling show in winning the World Cup title. All Russian President Vladimir Putin might remember...

Video shows cops flipping coin to decide whether to arrest woman

WWAY News - July 15, 2018 11:56 AM

Police Chief Rusty Grant said in an emailed statement Friday that as soon as he found out about the incident he started an internal investigation and put the two officers on administrative leave.

Opera Wilmington offers behind-the-scenes look at new production

Justin McKee - July 14, 2018 3:25 PM

It didn't matter if you were an opera fan or a newcomer to the theatre, all were welcome to get a peek behind-the-scenes of Opera Wilmington's newest production Saturday.

Magnolia Greens marks 20th anniversary with bald eagle release

Justin McKee - July 14, 2018 3:13 PM

Magnolia Greens in Leland celebrated their 20th anniversary with a special bald eagle release Saturday morning with the help of the Cape Fear Raptor Center.

Paid parking a possibility for Oak Island’s future?

Allyson Lorick - July 13, 2018 10:53 PM

If the Town of Oak Island has its way, paid parking could be in beach town's future.

Chris Neal excited to coach hometown team

Dustin Dorsey - July 13, 2018 2:51 PM

Once a Seahawk, always a seahawk. Chris Neal returns to UNCW to take over the women's soccer program after long time coach Paul Cairney was let go amid sexual assault allegations. It's not just his alma mater, it's home.

12 Russians accused of hacking Democrats in 2016 US election

Associated Press - July 13, 2018 12:43 PM

The Justice Department announced charges Friday against 12 Russian intelligence officers for hacking offenses during the 2016 presidential election.

Rep. Rouzer hosting opioid symposium in Wilmington

WWAY News - July 13, 2018 12:32 PM

A symposium aimed to share the best ways to address opioids when it comes to stigma, treatment, prevention and law enforcement is being held in Wilmington at the end of the month.