Wilmington festival brings families together to remember 1898 massacre and coup
The inaugural 1898 Family Reunion and Healing Festival was held Saturday, Nov. 7, at the 1898 Memorial in downtown Wilmington.
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Wilmington event honors African American veterans, preserves their legacies
The fifth annual Salute to African American Veterans was held Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Hannah Block Historic USO Building in downtown Wilmington.
Hundreds gather in downtown Wilmington for annual Veterans Day parade
Marching bands, bagpipes, motorcycles and American flags filled the streets as veterans, community organizations and supporters came together ahead of Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
Elizabethtown announces 38th annual MLK Parade, seeks participants
Planning is officially underway for the 38th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in Elizabethtown.
One injured in Friday night shooting in Wilmington, police investigating
One person was injured in a shooting Friday night in Wilmington, according to the Wilmington Police Department.
Topsail rolls past Fuquay-Varina 34-7 to advance to second round of state playoffs
FUQUAY-VARINA, NC (WWAY) — The Topsail Pirates are moving on to the second round of the North Carolina high school football state playoffs after defeating the Fuquay-Varina Bengals 34-7 on Friday night. Playing on the road, Topsail delivered a strong…
Ashley dominates Pine Forest 38-7 to advance to second round of state playoffs
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Ashley Screaming Eagles are moving on to the second round of the North Carolina high school football state playoffs after a dominant 48-7 victory over Pine Forest on Friday night. Playing in front of a…
South Columbus routes McMichael 58-6, advances to second round of playoffs
TABOR CITY, NC (WWAY) -- South Columbus picked up a dominant win Friday night, defeating McMichael 58-6 at home in Tabor City. The Stallions set the tone early, with senior quarterback Jaxon Greene connecting with senior Phillip Smith for a…
Wilmington Police Pipes and Drums Band prepares to honor veterans in annual parade
For 25 years, the Wilmington Police Pipes and Drums Band has used music to honor fallen heroes, first responders and military service members. On Saturday, Nov. 7, the band will continue that tradition during the annual Southeastern North Carolina Veterans Parade in downtown Wilmington.
'Somebody dropped the ball;' Novant Health pay delay leaves some workers unpaid for days
Thousands of Novant Health employees across North Carolina have been impacted by a payroll issue that left workers waiting days for their expected paychecks.
Wilmington man charged with sexual exploitation of a minor
52-year-old Jeffrey Scott Herman is being charged with multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a minor in Wilmington.
The Club at Midtown celebrates grand opening in Wilmington
A new destination for sports, fitness and social activities celebrated its grand opening Friday in Wilmington.
BCC nursing student named National Chime Workforce Scholar
Brunswick Community College (BCC) Nursing student Sarah Long has been named a 2026 Chime Workforce Scholar.
NC Attorney General sends 52 referrals following consumer complaints over gas pricing
Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced Friday that his office has followed up on a total of 51 consumer complaints about gas stations since launching N.C. Fuel Check.
Drive-In Turkey Bingo returns to Pender County
Pender County Parks and Recreation is hosting its Drive-In Turkey Bingo event on Sunday, November 22, at locations in Burgaw and Hampstead.
Wilmington man arrested on outstanding warrants leads to drug bust
48-year-old Nicholas Levane Carr was arrested late Thursday night in the 100 block of Chestnut Street on outstanding warrants, leading to a narcotics investigation.
Cucalorus Film Conference to spotlight North Carolina's growing independent film industry
The Cucalorus Film Conference is returning for its second year, bringing filmmakers, industry leaders and creative professionals together in Wilmington to celebrate the growth of independent filmmaking in North Carolina.
28 arrested in Brunswick County drug roundup, sheriff's office says
Nearly 30 people were arrested during a countywide drug roundup conducted by the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office, with authorities saying additional arrests are expected.
Leland awarded nearly $1 million for new multiuse path along South Navassa Road
The Town of Leland has been awarded nearly $1 million in grant funding to expand walking and biking access along South Navassa Road.
Novant Health says delayed paychecks will arrive Friday following payroll issue
Novant Health says employees experiencing delayed paychecks should receive their money Friday, Nov. 6, following a technology issue involving a new payroll vendor.