From marching in parades to taking part in competitions, band is an essential part of many students’ academic lives.

Police: ‘Empire’ actor turns self in to face charge

‘Teacher of the Week’ brings out musical side of students

A Sunset Beach town councilman was forced out of a meeting Tuesday night after speaking out of turn. This came just two weeks after former mayor Greg Weiss resigned.

Mark Harris’s son calls McCrae Dowless ‘shady,’ says he always

Sunset Beach town councilman speaks out after being forced to leave meeting

Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, a sign that layoffs declined and hiring is likely strong.

Pope demands bishops act now on abuse; victims speak of pain

Applications for US jobless benefits fell to a low 216,000

Lawyers for "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett were meeting Wednesday with prosecutors and police investigators, a police official said.

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Police official: Smollett lawyers meeting with investigators

‘Teacher of the Week’ brings out musical side of students

Jeff Rivenbark - February 21, 2019 9:29 AM

From marching in parades to taking part in competitions, band is an essential part of many students’ academic lives.

Police: ‘Empire’ actor turns self in to face charge

Associated Press - February 21, 2019 8:05 AM

Chicago police say "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett has turned himself in to face a charge of making a false police report when he said he was attacked in downtown Chicago by two men who hurled racist and anti-gay slurs and looped a rope around his neck.

Sunset Beach town councilman speaks out after being forced to leave meeting

Matt Bennett - February 20, 2019 11:34 PM

A Sunset Beach town councilman was forced out of a meeting Tuesday night after speaking out of turn. This came just two weeks after former mayor Greg Weiss resigned.

Mark Harris’s son calls McCrae Dowless ‘shady,’ says he always doubted him

Kylie Jones - February 20, 2019 8:06 PM

Day three of the 9th Congressional District hearing has wrapped up. Mark Harris' son was the final one to take the stand Wednesday.

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Applications for US jobless benefits fell to a low 216,000

Associated Press - February 21, 2019 9:13 AM

Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, a sign that layoffs declined and hiring is likely strong.

Pope demands bishops act now on abuse; victims speak of pain

Associated Press - February 21, 2019 9:01 AM

Pope Francis opened a landmark sex abuse prevention summit Thursday by warning senior Catholic figures that the faithful are demanding concrete action against predator priests and not just words of condemnation.

Feds: Coast Guard lieutenant compiled hit list of lawmakers

Associated Press - February 21, 2019 8:29 AM

A Coast Guard lieutenant who was arrested last week is a "domestic terrorist" who drafted an email discussing biological attacks and had what appeared to be a hit list that included prominent Democrats and media figures, prosecutors said in court papers.

No injuries reported in train’s collision with Durham police car

Associated Press - February 21, 2019 8:27 AM

A train in North Carolina has hit a parked police cruiser, but no injuries have been reported.

South Carolina college apologizes for blackface yearbook photos

Associated Press - February 21, 2019 7:37 AM

The University of South Carolina's president is apologizing after pictures of white students wearing blackface were found in old yearbooks.

Mom to Mom: Symptoms to watch for with Hepatitis A

Hope Benton - February 21, 2019 7:37 AM

With many sicknesses going around this time of year, it's important to know what symptoms to look for when identify illnesses.

With Zion injured, No. 8 UNC routs No. 1 Duke 88-72

Associated Press - February 21, 2019 2:30 AM

Zion Williamson blew out his shoe, and then No. 8 North Carolina blew out top-ranked Duke.

Seahawks hope to ride momentum from Senior Night win

Tanner Barth - February 20, 2019 11:38 PM

UNCW men's basketball picked up a huge win over Hofstra last Saturday, now the Seahawks hope that momentum carries over.

Hoggard & Laney set for MEC Girls Championship rematch

Tanner Barth - February 20, 2019 11:27 PM

Highlights and scores from the semi-finals of the Mideastern conference girls tournament.

Black History: A look inside the history of Reaves Chapel

WWAY News - February 20, 2019 9:52 PM

WWAY's Amanda Fitzpatrick spoke to Al Beatty with Cedar Hill/West Bank Heritage Foundation about the Preservation of Reaves Chapel.

New Hanover County issues Hurricane Florence after action report

Kate Cornell - February 20, 2019 6:35 PM

New Hanover County issues Hurricane Florence after action report

Seaside Bagels reaches out to students of SEA academy with new ‘Spectrumship’

Kate Cornell - February 20, 2019 6:25 PM

Seaside Bagels reaches out to students of SEA academy with new 'Spectrumship'

HEALTH FAIR 2019 PREVIEW: Diabetes awareness

WWAY News - February 20, 2019 5:50 PM

Thursday is the big day! Join WWAY and New Hanover Regional Medical Center for the 2019 Health Fair. The free event is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Independence Mall in Wilmington.