WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — It has been three months since Florence and several setbacks have come to downtown businesses. Since the storm, weather again has played a role

New school board members take office in New Hanover County

Setbacks, storm impacts still seen around downtown businesses

You've probably heard of Blue Lives Matter. But what about blue trees matter? One Wilmington Christmas tree lot is showing support for law enforcement in a unique way.

DA: Evidence linking accused killer to 2016 rape fell through cracks

Blue Trees Matter: Showing support for law enforcement this Christmas

After months of debate and negotiation, Congress voted final approval Wednesday to a massive farm bill that will provide more than $400 billion for agriculture subsidies,

Insurance claims at $9 billion from California fires

Congress approves $400 billion for farmers, forests, poor

It's time to pick your favorite weird news stories of the year! Tune in to Good Morning Carolina on Thursday, Dec. 27th to see your winners.

Someone has stolen baby Jesus from a NC church nativity scene

Vote for your favorite ‘What Did We Miss?’ story of 2018

Setbacks, storm impacts still seen around downtown businesses

Andrew James - December 12, 2018 11:19 PM

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- It has been three months since Florence and several setbacks have come to downtown businesses. Since the storm, weather again has played...

New school board members take office in New Hanover County

Andrew James - December 12, 2018 10:11 PM

New Hanover County school says goodbye to four board members. Several of them had been on the board dating back 24 years.

Blue Trees Matter: Showing support for law enforcement this Christmas

Matt Bennett - December 12, 2018 8:38 PM

You've probably heard of Blue Lives Matter. But what about blue trees matter? One Wilmington Christmas tree lot is showing support for law enforcement in a unique way.

DA: Evidence linking accused killer to 2016 rape fell through cracks

Associated Press - December 12, 2018 7:25 PM

A North Carolina prosecutor says authorities failed to act last year on evidence linking a 2016 rape to a released felon now accused of raping and killing a 13-year-old girl.

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Vote for your favorite ‘What Did We Miss?’ story of 2018

WWAY News - December 13, 2018 5:18 AM

It's time to pick your favorite weird news stories of the year! Tune in to Good Morning Carolina on Thursday, Dec. 27th to see your winners.

Team of the Week: Laney girl’s basketball

Tanner Barth - December 12, 2018 11:41 PM

Laney girl's basketball revenged a loss to Jacksonville earlier in the week, earning them the Full Court Press Team of the Week.

Full Court Press host Tre Whitted highlights 2019 Laney Hall of Fame Class

Tanner Barth - December 12, 2018 11:14 PM

Laney High School announced their 2019 Hall of Fame Class on Wednesday afternoon.

West Brunswick basketball splits doubleheader in Shallotte

Tanner Barth - December 12, 2018 11:08 PM

SHALLOTTE, NC (WWAY)--West Brunswick and St. James split a doubleheader on the hardwood on Wednesday night in Shallotte. In the girl's game it was West...

After weathering the storms, Brunswick Emergency Services Director bids farewell

WWAY News - December 12, 2018 7:40 PM

A long time Brunswick County official is retiring after 30 years of public service. Brian Watts was named Emergency Services Director in early 2014.

Carolina Beach gives green light to distillery and golf cart taxis

WWAY News - December 12, 2018 6:37 PM

Carolina Beach Town Council is giving a thumbs up to a pair of very different business ventures.

Firefighters to reach new heights with nearly $1.2M aerial truck

WWAY News - December 12, 2018 6:35 PM

The Wilmington Fire Department is reaching new heights, debuting a nearly $1.2 million aerial truck Wednesday.

Congress approves $400 billion for farmers, forests, poor

Associated Press - December 12, 2018 6:17 PM

After months of debate and negotiation, Congress voted final approval Wednesday to a massive farm bill that will provide more than $400 billion for agriculture subsidies, conservation programs and food aid.

Jury rules again Smithfield Foods hogs nuisance to neighbors

Associated Press - December 12, 2018 6:14 PM

A federal jury is again siding with neighbors who complained that a Smithfield Foods industrial-scale hog operation in North Carolina was such a nuisance it damaged how they lived their lives.

Business owners could qualify for more tax credits than they think

Kylie Jones - December 12, 2018 5:56 PM

If you are a business owner that lost money from Hurricane Florence, you might be able to get some breaks on your taxes this year.

Insurance claims at $9 billion from California fires

Associated Press - December 12, 2018 5:48 PM

Insurance claims from last month's California wildfires already are at $9 billion and expected to increase, the state's insurance commissioner announced Wednesday.

Tree commission plants new life at Greenfield Lake

WWAY News - December 12, 2018 5:44 PM

The Wilmington Tree Commission planted 12 trees at Greenfield Lake Wednesday hoping to lessen the trauma our environment suffered during Hurricane Florence.