Mattresses and more delivered to Northchase Florence victims
Just in time for Christmas one Northchase neighbor, with a little help from his community, is making sure people have a way to sleep a little more soundly.
Archives: Thursday, November 29, 2018
Stylists giving away free clothes for Florence victims
Tracy Mullins and her company Cabi will distribute more than 3,000 new clothes, shoes and jewelry this Saturday to hurricane Florence victims.
Services for Survivors prepare for resource fair
Rebecca Trammell, organizer for Services for Survivors, stopped by the WWAY studio to talk about their upcoming events.
Salvation Army shelter still undergoing repairs
As temperatures continue to drop, one place some needy people rely on for shelter remains closed after it was damaged in Hurricane Florence. Now we know when it may reopen.
Weather forces relocation of FEMA Disaster Recovery Center
Cold weather is affecting one Disaster Recovery Center in the Cape Fear.
New data show drug overdose deaths, suicides climbed at alarming rates in 2017
Overdoses are an all-too-frequent problem in our region because of opioid abuse.
The Wilmington area is no stranger to the opioid epidemic. It was once called the epicenter of the crisis.
RECOUNT UNDERWAY: Who will be the next Columbus County Sheriff?
Election Day was more than three weeks ago and yet a race in Columbus county is still not over.
Student attacked by dog at North Carolina school
A student was attacked by a dog at Winston Salem school Thursday afternoon, according to police.
Virtual Angel Tree gets full support by hundreds
A few weeks ago WWAY told you how Pender County Schools had set up a virtual angel tree to help students and families affected by Hurricane Florence.
Will Chemours have to pay $12M to DEQ?
Will Chemours have to pay a $12 million civil penalty to the NCDEQ? It would be the largest penalty the agency has ever received from a single facility.
Middle school classmates mourn death of Hania Aguilar
Lumberton Junior High School students returned to school Thursday for the first time since finding out one of their classmates was killed.
Officials: Woman passes gas, pulls knife on offended man
A South Florida woman faces an aggravated assault charge after authorities say she passed gas in line at a dollar store and pulled a knife on a man who complained about it.
Wrightsville Beach specialty license plates coming soon
Wrightsville Beach in New Hanover County is possibly getting a new addition you can get for your car.
Mom says airline agent mocked 5-year-old girl’s ‘Abcde’ name
A woman says a Southwest Airlines agent in Southern California mocked her 5-year-old daughter’s ‘Abcde’ name when they were preparing to board a flight home to Texas.
5 NC postal workers indicted on drug, mail theft charges
A federal prosecutor says five postal workers in North Carolina have been indicted on charges of conspiracy to distribute marijuana and theft of mail.
Family faces thousands in fines for Christmas light spectacle
A New Jersey family is in a holiday battle with officials over an extravagant Christmas display that attracts hundreds of tourists.
Trump’s ex-lawyer admits lies about Russian real estate deal
Michael Cohen made a surprise appearance before a federal judge in New York on Thursday and pleaded guilty to lying to Congress about work he did on an aborted project to build a Trump Tower in Russia.
WPD horse to undergo surgery to remove tumor
A member of the Wilmington Police Department’s Mounted Patrol Unit will undergo surgery next week to remove a melanoma tumor.
Foster parent accused of making child wear electric dog collar
Police in South Carolina say a foster parent made a 6-year-old wear an electric dog collar and abused the child with a spoon-like object.
Bladen Co. teen’s death to be featured in Sundance documentary
The death of a Bladen County teen that made national headlines is the subject of a new documentary.
Couple demands $30M from Sandals, says bride was groped by butler
It was supposed to be a dream destination wedding but one couple says their dream turned into a nightmare.
ECU fires head football coach Scottie Montgomery
East Carolina fired football coach Scottie Montgomery on Thursday, with the team 3-8 and assured its third straight losing season.
Pender County students to get free school meals through 2018
As many families continue to face challenges due to Hurricane Florence, the USDA has waived all costs for students to be fed at school.
Suicides, opioid overdose deaths push US life expectancy lower
The average U.S. life expectancy fell in 2017 as suicide and drug overdose rates continue to rise, according to three government reports released Thursday.