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Saniya Rivers announces transfer to NC State
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) - Saniya Rivers is coming back home to North Carolina. The South Carolina transfer says she is going to play for Wes Moore and the NC State Wolfpack. https://twitter.com/Ihoop___22/status/1527364612982571008 Rivers is fresh off winning the national championship…
Found guilty of 17 sex crimes with a child, Peter Frank's sentencing is pushed back
A major court case's sentencing has been pushed back several weeks. Peter Frank was found guilty of 17 charges of sex crimes with a child Tuesday. The former New Hanover County Schools band teacher was set to be sentenced Thursday, but that sentencing was pushed back to June 7 at 2 pm.
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America provides tips to help caregivers combat depression
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Depression is a serious and common challenge facing the more than 16 million Americans caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease. Family caregivers of individuals living with dementia-related illnesses such as Alzheimer’s are at greater…
Dow Road closure Sunday for annual Carolina Beach Double Sprint Triathlon
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) -- This Sunday, May 22nd, Dow Road will be closed to traffic between Cape Fear Blvd. to the Kure Beach Line. This closure will occur from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. while the annual Carolina…
Columbus County Sheriff's Office investigating vandalism at East Columbus High School
A spokesperson with Columbus County Schools says several young people broke into East Columbus High School and vandalized it.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Market Street turn lane closed due to drop off in pavement
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) announced that a center turn lane on Market Street between Greenview Drive and Marshall Court is closed today. The closure was due to a drop off in pavement. The…
Classic car and truck show for NC high school scholarship fundraiser
DELCO, NC (WWAY) -- Men & Women United for Youth & Families of Delco, North Carolina Scholarship Fundraiser will take place Saturday, May 28th, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The…
Biden Admin. announces $1.5 billion funding opportunity for state Opioid Response Grant program
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is announcing a State Opioid Response (SOR) grant funding opportunity that will provide nearly $1.5 billion to…
USO celebrates local Wilmington military community with free military appreciation lunch
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) – The United Service Organizations (USO) is hosting a complimentary Military Appreciation Lunch for the local military community in the Wilmington, N.C., area May 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Harris Teeter store at…
Baby formula scams targeting NC parents
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Parents of infants in North Carolina are struggling to feed their babies during the current baby formula shortage. But instead of helping parents in this perilous position, scammers are looking to take advantage of this crisis…
St. James American Legion Post 543 to honor the fallen at Memorial Day Ceremony
ST. JAMES, NC (WWAY) - St James American Legion Post 543 will hold their traditional Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 30th at 11:00 AM. Veterans from Post 543 will conduct the ceremony in front of the Veterans Memorial at…
One in custody after stolen car chase in New Hanover County
One person is in custody following a car chase involving a stolen car Wednesday evening near Monkey Junction.
Bolton man accused of stealing boat and trailer
A Bolton man faces charges in the theft of a boat and trailer from Whiteville.
Chadbourn police officer pulls man to safety after early morning explosion
A police officer is being hailed a hero after an early morning fire at a motel in Chadbourn.
Biden invokes Defense Production Act for formula shortage
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden has invoked the Defense Production Act to speed production of infant formula and has authorized flights to import supply from overseas. He is facing mounting political pressure over a domestic shortage caused by the…
UPDATE: Victim’s and suspect’s names released in Kure Beach shooting
Kure Beach Police have released the names of the men involved in Tuesday’s deadly shooting involving a dispute among neighbors.
Tips to help you save on your utility bills this summer
With energy costs soaring, the summer months approach and inflation continues to rise, here are 5 tips to help you lower your utility bills.
New Hanover County Board of Education candidates look ahead to general election
The race for the New Hanover County Board of Education, has gained the attention of many across the county during the primary election.
Buffalo shooter let some people see plans just before attack
BUFFALO, NY (AP) -- Shortly before police say he opened fire, the white gunman accused of killing 10 Black people at a Buffalo, New York, supermarket allowed a small group of people to see his long-simmering plans for the attack,…
Candidates for New Hanover County Board of Commissioners react to primary election results
WWAY spoke with candidates for the New Hanover County Commission, Tom Toby and Rob Zapple, about receiving the highest number of votes for their respective parties last night.
Search warrant leads to drug bust on Center Road in Bladen County
ELIZABETH TOWN, NC (WWAY) -- On May 17th, 2022 The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office Vice/Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant in the 400 Block of Center Road Elizabethtown North Carolina. The search…
How to stay safe on the hottest day of the year
Thursday was the hottest day of the year so far. While many have the option to stay indoors with air conditioning, those who work outdoors have to adapt.
Ex-Horry County deputy found guilty in drowning of two women, including one from Shallotte
An ex-Horry County deputy will spend 18 years in prison for his role in the death of two women who drowned in a transport van.
Final White Lake Water Festival preparations underway
This weekend is the annual White Late Water Festival. All day Thursday, workers set up the stage for the festival's local live music, and started putting up the many tents vendors will need.
Found guilty of 17 sex crimes with a child, Peter Frank's sentencing is pushed back
A major court case's sentencing has been pushed back several weeks. Peter Frank was found guilty of 17 charges of sex crimes with a child Tuesday. The former New Hanover County Schools band teacher was set to be sentenced Thursday, but that sentencing was pushed back to June 7 at 2 pm.
Dow Road closure Sunday for annual Carolina Beach Double Sprint Triathlon
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) -- This Sunday, May 22nd, Dow Road will be closed to traffic between Cape Fear Blvd. to the Kure Beach Line. This closure will occur from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. while the annual Carolina…
Columbus County Sheriff's Office investigating vandalism at East Columbus High School
A spokesperson with Columbus County Schools says several young people broke into East Columbus High School and vandalized it.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Market Street turn lane closed due to drop off in pavement
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) announced that a center turn lane on Market Street between Greenview Drive and Marshall Court is closed today. The closure was due to a drop off in pavement. The…
Classic car and truck show for NC high school scholarship fundraiser
DELCO, NC (WWAY) -- Men & Women United for Youth & Families of Delco, North Carolina Scholarship Fundraiser will take place Saturday, May 28th, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The…
USO celebrates local Wilmington military community with free military appreciation lunch
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) – The United Service Organizations (USO) is hosting a complimentary Military Appreciation Lunch for the local military community in the Wilmington, N.C., area May 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Harris Teeter store at…
Baby formula scams targeting NC parents
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Parents of infants in North Carolina are struggling to feed their babies during the current baby formula shortage. But instead of helping parents in this perilous position, scammers are looking to take advantage of this crisis…
St. James American Legion Post 543 to honor the fallen at Memorial Day Ceremony
ST. JAMES, NC (WWAY) - St James American Legion Post 543 will hold their traditional Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 30th at 11:00 AM. Veterans from Post 543 will conduct the ceremony in front of the Veterans Memorial at…
One in custody after stolen car chase in New Hanover County
One person is in custody following a car chase involving a stolen car Wednesday evening near Monkey Junction.
Bolton man accused of stealing boat and trailer
A Bolton man faces charges in the theft of a boat and trailer from Whiteville.
Chadbourn police officer pulls man to safety after early morning explosion
A police officer is being hailed a hero after an early morning fire at a motel in Chadbourn.
UPDATE: Victim’s and suspect’s names released in Kure Beach shooting
Kure Beach Police have released the names of the men involved in Tuesday’s deadly shooting involving a dispute among neighbors.
Tips to help you save on your utility bills this summer
With energy costs soaring, the summer months approach and inflation continues to rise, here are 5 tips to help you lower your utility bills.
New Hanover County Board of Education candidates look ahead to general election
The race for the New Hanover County Board of Education, has gained the attention of many across the county during the primary election.
Candidates for New Hanover County Board of Commissioners react to primary election results
WWAY spoke with candidates for the New Hanover County Commission, Tom Toby and Rob Zapple, about receiving the highest number of votes for their respective parties last night.
Wrightsville Beach lifeguards train for their busiest season yet
Memorial Day is less than two weeks away, marking the unofficial start of summer. Wednesday, beachgoers watched as Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue got ready for a busy beach season, training new lifeguards.
Classic car and truck show for NC high school scholarship fundraiser
DELCO, NC (WWAY) -- Men & Women United for Youth & Families of Delco, North Carolina Scholarship Fundraiser will take place Saturday, May 28th, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The…
Baby formula scams targeting NC parents
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Parents of infants in North Carolina are struggling to feed their babies during the current baby formula shortage. But instead of helping parents in this perilous position, scammers are looking to take advantage of this crisis…
St. James American Legion Post 543 to honor the fallen at Memorial Day Ceremony
ST. JAMES, NC (WWAY) - St James American Legion Post 543 will hold their traditional Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 30th at 11:00 AM. Veterans from Post 543 will conduct the ceremony in front of the Veterans Memorial at…
David Rouzer wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in North Carolina's 7th Congressional District.
WASHINGTON (AP) — David Rouzer wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in North Carolina's 7th Congressional District. Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC-07) released the following statement in response to North Carolina Primary results: "I’m proud of this decisive election victory and…
Polls open for 2022 NC Primary Election
The North Carolina primary has arrived. Polls are open from 6:30 am to 7:30 pm on Election Day.
Blooms and Branches Garden Center of Wilmington is now open
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) – Blooms and Branches Garden Center is now open to the public at 5523 Oleander Dr. Wilmington, NC 28403. Following the Grand Opening event on May 14th, 2022, Wilmington's newest garden center is now open with regular…
UNCW's Drs. Arbogast and Kamel awarded sizable grant to study rare NC habitat
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Dr. Brian Arbogast and Dr. Stephanie Kamel of the UNCW Department of Biology and Marine Biology have been awarded $313,867 grant from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission to conduct the first comparative conservation assessment of small…
Coast Guard establishes new waterway in Hatteras Inlet
A new navigational channel, the Hatteras Connector, has been established in Hatteras Inlet by Coast Guard Sector North Carolina allowing unimpeded vessel traffic offshore.
7 people shot at multiple locations in Winston-Salem, believed to be connected
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (WWAY)- Police in Winston-Salem are investigating a series of shootings in which seven people were wounded and none of the cases are random. Police are still working to learn what led up to the shootings, but they said…
Duke Energy offers CO2 cut options for NC by 2030
RALEIGH. N.C. (AP) - Duke Energy Corp.’s electricity-generating subsidiaries for North Carolina have offered regulators several energy mixes to comply with a state law demanding significant greenhouse gas reductions by the end of the decade. Monday's filings with the North…
Gov. Cooper announces updated online work-based learning tool for NC students
RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) -- Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that North Carolina educators now have access to an improved online tool to help them connect students with opportunities to explore potential careers. The work-based learning tool, called “The Navigator,” brings…
Brunswick County fox confirmed positive for rabies
BOLIVIA, NC (WWAY) – Brunswick County Health Services received notification that a local fox tested positive for rabies this week, prompting health officials to remind residents to stay aware and take precautions to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their…
Camp Lejeune security upgrades will require phased Wilson gate closures
The Wilson Gate will experience phased closures over the next three months for security upgrades beginning May 25 at 6:00 p.m.
NC DMV Saturday service hours to begin at driver license offices
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles will add Saturday hours at 16 driver license offices starting May 21 as the agency prepares for the busy summer season. Services will be provided on Saturdays from 8 a.m.-noon…
Truck crashes through overpass rail in New Bern, drops 40-50 feet to street below
A flatbed truck crashed through a concrete railing on the Highway 17 overpass in New Bern.
State to take over social services in North Carolina county
A North Carolina agency is assuming temporary control of a portion of a county social services department after an investigation revealed systemic problems.
Shortage of mental health professionals persists as need grows
PITTSBORO, N.C. (WTVD) -- When the school year started, Dr. Karen Barbee knew she was going to be busy. Barbee operates Renaissance Wellness Services, which primarily provides mental health services in public schools. "I remember warning my staff at the…
Gov. Roy Cooper and Raimondo announce Internet for All initiative in NC
RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) -- Today, Governor Roy Cooper joined U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina M. Raimondo at the Kramden Institute in Durham to announce the Biden-Harris Administration's Internet for All initiative. The $45 billion investment in affordable, reliable high-speed internet access…
Lowering of U.S. and NC Flags to half-staff in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, May 16 in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day. Each year…
Age My Way NC survey asks residents for ways to improve community life for all ages
RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) – A collaborative effort between the State of North Carolina and AARP, the largest organization of older adults in the state, will help our cities, towns and rural areas become better prepared to meet the needs of…
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America provides tips to help caregivers combat depression
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Depression is a serious and common challenge facing the more than 16 million Americans caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease. Family caregivers of individuals living with dementia-related illnesses such as Alzheimer’s are at greater…
Biden Admin. announces $1.5 billion funding opportunity for state Opioid Response Grant program
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is announcing a State Opioid Response (SOR) grant funding opportunity that will provide nearly $1.5 billion to…
USO celebrates local Wilmington military community with free military appreciation lunch
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) – The United Service Organizations (USO) is hosting a complimentary Military Appreciation Lunch for the local military community in the Wilmington, N.C., area May 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Harris Teeter store at…
Baby formula scams targeting NC parents
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Parents of infants in North Carolina are struggling to feed their babies during the current baby formula shortage. But instead of helping parents in this perilous position, scammers are looking to take advantage of this crisis…
Biden invokes Defense Production Act for formula shortage
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden has invoked the Defense Production Act to speed production of infant formula and has authorized flights to import supply from overseas. He is facing mounting political pressure over a domestic shortage caused by the…
Tips to help you save on your utility bills this summer
With energy costs soaring, the summer months approach and inflation continues to rise, here are 5 tips to help you lower your utility bills.
Buffalo shooter let some people see plans just before attack
BUFFALO, NY (AP) -- Shortly before police say he opened fire, the white gunman accused of killing 10 Black people at a Buffalo, New York, supermarket allowed a small group of people to see his long-simmering plans for the attack,…
Retailers warn on Visa, Mastercard fee hikes
NEW YORK, NY (CNN) -- Businesses are blaming credit and debit cards for higher prices at some stores. Credit card giants Visa and Mastercard raised their interchange rates, also called "swipe fees", last month. Merchants pay the fees to banks…
Ex-cop pleads guilty to manslaughter in George Floyd killing
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A former Minneapolis police officer pleaded guilty Wednesday to a state charge of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd. As part of the…
U.S. Soccer reaches milestone agreement to pay its women's and men's teams equally
The U.S. Soccer Federation has reached milestone agreements to pay its men’s and women’s teams equally.
Ringling Bros. announces comeback tour but without animals
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey announced Wednesday that their show will go on in September 2023.
David Rouzer wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in North Carolina's 7th Congressional District.
WASHINGTON (AP) — David Rouzer wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in North Carolina's 7th Congressional District. Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC-07) released the following statement in response to North Carolina Primary results: "I’m proud of this decisive election victory and…
Duke Energy offers CO2 cut options for NC by 2030
RALEIGH. N.C. (AP) - Duke Energy Corp.’s electricity-generating subsidiaries for North Carolina have offered regulators several energy mixes to comply with a state law demanding significant greenhouse gas reductions by the end of the decade. Monday's filings with the North…
LGBTQ+ AAPI youth show 'alarming' trend of suicidal thoughts
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A new study from The Trevor Project on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health is showing rates of suicidal thoughts are trending upward. The disturbing findings are noted as May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Asian American…
Police: Buffalo gunman aimed to keep killing if he got away
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo's police commissioner says the white gunman accused of a racist rampage at a supermarket planned to keep killing people if he had escaped the scene. Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia spoke to CNN on Monday, while…
Teen gunned down near Chicago's 'Bean' tourist attraction
A curfew banning unaccompanied minors has been implemented to combat violence after a 16-year-old boy was fatally shot near “The Bean” sculpture in downtown Chicago’s Millennium Park, which is among the city’s most popular tourist attractions.
California churchgoers detained gunman in deadly attack
Police say churchgoers detained the gunman who shot multiple people Sunday at a California church, calling their intervention an act of “exceptional heroism and bravery.”
College town rent is a pain for students- but no end in sight for the increasing rates
LOS ANGELES, CA (CBS News) -- The school year is coming to an end for college students across the country. Millions faced high housing costs this past year and prices are only going to go higher, especially for those living…
UFO hearing preview: What will be revealed?
WASHINGTON, DC (WWAY) -- This Tuesday, for the first time in over fifty years, Congress will hold a public hearing on one of history's great mysteries: UFO's. This hearing will give the public a chance to hear directly from experts…
Shortage of mental health professionals persists as need grows
PITTSBORO, N.C. (WTVD) -- When the school year started, Dr. Karen Barbee knew she was going to be busy. Barbee operates Renaissance Wellness Services, which primarily provides mental health services in public schools. "I remember warning my staff at the…
Bad Kitty: German town grounds cats to save rare birds
Authorities in the southwest German town of Walldorf have ordered some cat owners to keep their pets indoors until the end of August, to protect a rare bird during its breeding season.
Pope's recipe to heal his painful knee? A shot of tequila
Doctors have prescribed a wheelchair, cane and physical therapy to help heal Pope Francis’ bad knee.
Russia encounters more obstacles in Ukraine, on global front
Russia’s war in Ukraine is hitting new hurdles on the battleground and internationally. Europe is moving Monday to sharpen and expand its response to Russia’s invasion.
North Korea confirms 1st COVID outbreak, Kim orders lockdown
North Korea has imposed a nationwide lockdown to control its first acknowledged COVID-19 outbreak of the pandemic.
Russia threatens Finland after Finnish President mentions joining NATO
Finland "must be aware of the responsibility and consequences" of joining NATO, Russia's foreign ministry said in a statement Thursday, adding that Russia "will be forced" to take retaliatory steps if the country joins the alliance.
Ukraine to hold first war crimes trial of captured Russian
Ukraine's top prosecutor says the country plans to hold its first war crimes trial of a captured Russian soldier.
Balenciaga selling destroyed sneakers for $1,850
Balenciaga launched it's new Paris sneaker this week and images of the shoes have people talking.
Researchers say an extra mental boost for your dog could improve your health too
Whether at home, school or in the workplace, research shows having a dog around can improve people's wellbeing.
Queen won't attend Parliament opening due to mobility issues
Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II will not attend the opening of Parliament on Tuesday amid ongoing mobility issues.
WATCH: Bomb-sniffing dog awarded medal in Ukraine
KYIV, UKRAINE (WWAY) -- This bomb-sniffing dog named Patron was awarded a medal for his work finding mines in parts of Ukraine during the war with Russia. Ukrainian…
Russia marks WWII victory overshadowed by Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has sought to cast Moscow’s military action in Ukraine as a forced response to Western policies and a necessary move to ward off a potential aggression.
Researchers hoping to contact aliens by sending nude illustrations of humans into space
Space researchers want to send a coded message to aliens, including illustrations of nude humans.
'Seemed like goodbye': Mariupol defenders make their stand
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukrainian fighters at Mariupol’s pulverized steel plant are holding out against Russian troops in an increasingly desperate effort to keep Moscow from taking the strategic port city. The wife of one of the fighters said the…
WHO: Nearly 15 million deaths associated with COVID-19
The World Health Organization is estimating that nearly 15 million people were killed either by the coronavirus or by its impact on overwhelmed health systems in the first two years of the pandemic.
US quietly expands asylum limits while preparing to end them
Officials say the Biden administration has begun expelling Cubans and Nicaraguans to Mexico under pandemic-related powers that deny migrants a chance to seek asylum, expanding use of the rule even as it publicly says it has been trying to unwind it.
As US poised to restrict abortion, other nations ease access
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — As women in the United States find themselves on the verge of possibly losing the constitutional right to access abortion services, courts in other parts of the world, including in many historically conservative societies, have moved…
VIDEO: Ukrainian nurse who lost both legs in war shares first dance with husband
In a hospital ward in Lviv, newlyweds Oksana Balandina and Viktor Vasyliv, are finally sharing their first wedding dance.
NC National Guard to provide support and military equipment to Ukraine
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced the North Carolina National Guard will provide military equipment to Ukraine in its ongoing fight against Russian aggression.
Shares of Facebook parent Meta soar despite growth slowdown
Facebook parent Meta’s first quarter profit jumped past Wall Street’s expectations despite slower revenue growth, sending shares up sharply in after-hours trading.
Russia releases US Marine vet in surprise prisoner exchange
Russia and the United States have exchanged prisoners. Russia released a Marine veteran jailed by Moscow while the U.S. released a convicted Russian drug trafficker serving a prison sentence in Connecticut.
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.
