Author: Basil John

Hundreds of parents and kids came out to celebrate the first ever Wildflower Festival in Rocky Point on May 13

First ever NC Wildflower festival brings hundreds to Rocky Point

Teachers in Brunswick County and New Hanover County will get to rally for their rights on Wednesday.

Local parents support teachers right to rally in Raleigh

CFPUA board members listening to a presentation about how much GenX had cost the company.

CFPUA looks at adding $46M filtration system on your dime, at first

Rob Zapple on the left

Zapple facing two challengers for commissioner seat in New Hanover County

Ted Davis on the left and Hunter Ford on the right.

Rep. Ted Davis faces first challenger in seven years for District 19

Candidate Kyle Horton on the left and Grayson Parker on the right.

Horton faces mysterious challenger in congressional primary

Board of Education requests $83M budget

Cars traveling down NC-133 just past Mallory Creek and Westport on April 30

New traffic lights coming to NC 133

Commissioner Mike Causey speaking with NHRMC staff about the opioid crisis

NHRMC sees drop in overdose patients in the Emergency Room

More than 145 ducks were cared for by SkyWatch. Cynthia Huber wants them back though.

Charges to be re-filed against woman accused of animal cruelty

CFCC announced a new partnership with the Wilmington-Cape Fear Home Builders Association. It includes a two week training program aimed at helping local construction needs.

CFCC builds new partnership to combat construction labor shortage

The tree was donated to the school by the Cape Fear Garden Club.

Kids campus receives new cherry tree from Garden Club for Arbor Day

Missing body found

Columbus County Sheriff’s Office finds unidentified body in Fair Bluff

Many kids got behind the wheels of different trucks and boats on April 22

Adults and kids enjoy ninth annual Touch-a-Truck

During the cleanup

Clean up on the Cape Fear River for Earth Day

Fire on Sumter Avenue on April 21

WFD: Crews respond to two structure fires

Barbara autographed a picture of her and her husband for Howie saying "Thanks for a job well done. Will miss you."

Former Air Force One flight attendant shares memories of Barbara Bush

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Accountant warns people who miss tax day of the consequences

The Casket travels the state to bring awareness to the law.

Slow Down Move Over campaign comes to Wilmington

Queen Azalea watching a performance by the students at Blair Elementary

Queen Azalea tours the Wilmington area

School Resource Officers ran through a course while listening to children scream

NHSO: Parkland shooting audio used in SRO training

The students involved with the town hall want to have a fair conversation with everyone attending.

Town Hall on gun violence planned by local students

This is the machine Sherri Ellis used to get her $6000 but the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office says they are illegal.

Woman demands winnings from video slot machine

Mark Benton

‘Ashamed and disgusted’; Sunset Beach Mayor Pro tem reacts to DWI charge

STOP THE BLEED: Responders offer aid advice to help save a life

The school has been around the area since 1958 and celebrated the day with cake and pizza.

Cape Fear Community College celebrates 60th anniversary

Hundreds of realtors came out to help the community on Realtor Action Day.

Cape Fear realtors join together in day of service

Many of the booths at "Sex Matters" offered free condoms to students.

10th annual ‘Sex Matters’ event educates students at CFCC

The City believes converting trucks to natural gas will help the ecosystem of the city.

Wilmington City Council discusses tree trimming, gas emission control during agenda briefing

The program is focusing on helping those who overdose and reject additional treatment.

Overdose pilot program meant to help find treatment

More than fifty people would go for Passover Seder at the Rabbi's house.

Passover Seder ceremony taking place in Wilmington

Hundreds of people came out to take part in the stations of the cross

Via Crucis brings community together for Good Friday

The cranes measure in at 776 feet long

New cranes bring economic opportunity to the Port City

Many members of the Green Party say this is a big step for the political party with the election around the corner.

Green Party makes its mark on election ballots

Executives with National Gypsum explaining the history of the company in Wilmington and giving reasons why it would great for the area if it came back.

National Gypsum addresses pollution worries

NC First Lady Kristin Cooper visits Belville Elementary School on March 27

First Lady Kristin Cooper visits Belville Elementary as example of successful school

Philip Applewhite's tattoo was made in honor of his friend

One birthday wish: suicide prevention

Parents say the track really need to undergo repairs which is why they started the GoFundMe.

Community raising funds for track repairs at Topsail High School

Vincent Iventosch was admitted into the hospital after the accident and has steadily recovered since then.

Hit and run victim upset with how WPD handled case

The Royal Pest Solutions plant on Sunnyvale Drive in Wilmington. (Photo: Basil John/WWAY)

New permit for fumigation plant could bring higher methyl bromide levels

Wilmington Police will have an increased security presence before

Wilmington Police Department increases security for St. Patrick’s Day

The Toys"R"Us corporation says it is unclear right now which locations will be closed down in the future.

Local parents, grandparents sad to see Toys”R”Us go

Ploof Road remained closed to traffic in Leland on March 15

Nearby drainage issue has Ploof Road reopening on hold

Wilmington Police Department badge over police lights

Fraternal Order of Police upset with city about how officer’s case was handled

The open plot of land next to the Museum of Coastal Carolina will be the home of the new park.

New park plan on the way in Ocean Isle Beach

Even though cabanas are banned on the beach in Ocean Isle

Locals say cabana ban is better for beaches

Secretary Michael Regan said oil drilling off the North Carolina coast would have a negative impact of economics and the environment.

Secretary Michael Regan stands against offshore drilling

District Attorney Ben David

Sheriff: Law enforcement investigates 50 school threat cases so far

Molly Flynn's new water meter which CFPUA put in recently.

CFPUA customer charged for 20,000 gallon increase

Jeremy Ebert cutting up sweet potatoes for dinner guests on March 3

Chef serving up in Surf City after facing Hurricane Irma

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